Saturday, June 1, 2013

Is Mindfulness Meditation Linked With Positive Brain Changes?

Did you know mindful meditation exercises can in fact prevent the onset of mental illnesses?
According to an article published in the Huffington Post, Researchers at the University of Oregon actually used a kind of MRI imaging technique and discovered that-- “This dynamic pattern of white matter change involving the anterior cingulate cortex, an element of the brain network related to self-regulation, could provide a means for intervention to improvegoes on to prove things i and many of my fellow practitioners have been saying for many years!

Scientifically, meditation increases the production of the feel good hormones-endorphins. This is one of the key explanations why people who meditate regularly often report feeling happier and a lot more cheerful after having a meditation session.
In fact meditation can help those who have problems with some of the following mental and lifestyle issues:

Anxiety Disorder
Meditation helps relieve anxiety problems; it is pathway to attain calm and inner peace. How? Well, for that we have to first know the root of anxiety. Let’s try a little exercise:
Think back to the last time you felt extremely anxious about something. What was the issue? An unresolved part of the past or fear of something in the future, right?

Now, if you decide to train your mind to concentrate only around the present, wouldn’t you be able to nip your anxieties in the bud? That’s exactly what mindful meditation exercises will help you do.

Depression
Depression is a state when the energy field of your body is complete with resistance developed by a negative emotion.
People with a tendency to get depressed frequently get demotivated easily. Mindfulness meditation, however, can assist people dispel negative energy by enjoying every moment completely.Additionally regular meditation is also believed to boost the production of serotonin - a happy hormone.

Sleeping DisorderManaging the wandering mind is a mean task. If you find yourself facing the challenge every other night, mindful meditation exercises could be just what you need!
Regular practice will train your mind to focus on the moment when you hit the bed, feel your body relax, pay attention to your breathing and forget about the anxieties of the past and the future.

Relationship Issues
Most relationship problems occur because we fail to nurture them and give our loved ones the attention they deserve. The reason often is a million things clouding and spoiling the little time we find for relationships.
Making mindful meditation a habit, on the other hand, helps us become more attentive and focused on our loved ones, by training our minds to stay focused on the moment at hand.


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