It is now accepted by the scientific world
that meditation has dozens of benefits, and the few hours you spend for this
awareness are very important for your mental and physical health.
Meditation is simply a practice where you sit
down with certain techniques and quietly listen to yourself, to your breath.
Hinduism, Buddhism and Sufism should be put aside in belief systems and focus
on what it will add to our daily life. Because meditation not only strengthens
the brain but also strengthens the immune system, there are many beliefs and
evidences as it is a protective mental exercise against diseases.
Especially in recent years, scientific studies
prove that meditation is good for many diseases. Let's briefly take a look at
the benefits of meditation.
Concentration
According to a study published in Frontiers in
Human Neuroscience, people with no meditation experience were given a quick
three-hour meditation training. The information provided in this training was asked
to be applied by meditating for 10 minutes every day for 16 weeks, and at the
end of the process, it was observed that the subjects developed their focus
skills.
Thus, it is found that 10 minutes of
meditation a day provides better concentration for minds exposed to a lot of
stimulation, especially in the chaos of city life.
Fight Anxiety and Depression
When looking at another study published in the
Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience magazine in 2014, it was found that
15 people who tried to meditate for short periods of 4 days had a significant
decrease in their anxiety levels.
It has been found that meditation relaxes the
heart, helps to calm and feel more positive, and it is possible to get rid of
depression with regular daily meditation practice.
Less Stress, More Joy
According to information obtained from a study
conducted at the University of Richmond, it has been observed that people with
meditation experience are even less responsive to the disturbing visuals shown.
According to the results of the study, it was concluded that the part of the
brain that manages emotions can be freed from the negative effects of stress
through meditation. Regular meditation reduces your stress level and enables
you to be healthier and happier individuals.
Reduce Pain
It is stated that a person who relaxes and
gains body awareness thanks to meditation also increases his resistance to
pain. A study conducted in Wake Forest in 2011 proves that the responses to ache
and pain can be reduced by approximately 50% thanks to regular practice of
meditation.
A Stronger Brain
Meditation enhances the brain's functions such
as learning and memory by increasing the number of gray cells in the brain. A
study published in 2011 in the journal Psychiatry Research revealed a study of
people who had never practiced meditation before. It was stated that after an
eight-week meditation experience, a significant increase in gray matter count
was observed in subjects whose brain activities were re-scanned.
A Strong Defense Against Alzheimer's
Meditation also protects against Alzheimer's
disease by preventing brain deformation. Because it strengthens brain functions
and has positive effects on memory.
It Can Be Beneficial Even Against Cold and Flu
A study conducted in Annals of Family Medicine
in 2012 reveals that meditation also strengthens the immune system. In the
experiment conducted on people aged 50 and under, there is evidence that
regular meditation practice strengthens the immune system, just like exercise.
It is supported by these
studies that you have a lot of reasons to include meditation in your life in
order to have less stress, a healthier body or to protect against diseases.