Meditation for the
treatment of Hypertension
Yoga and meditation are the alternative means for hypertension
treatment. It as been scientifically proven, that yoga and meditation are of
great value in reducing blood pressure. It seems that they work on the peace of
mind and balancing of the mind, body and spirit. We have discussed Yoga in the
previous post, let’s discuss meditation now.
Article by: Uno Birawan
Yoga and meditation are the alternative means for hypertension
treatment. It as been scientifically proven, that yoga and meditation are of
great value in reducing blood pressure. It seems that they work on the peace of
mind and balancing of the mind, body and spirit. We have discussed Yoga in the
previous post, let’s discuss meditation now.
Meditation is one of the
alternative means for hypertension treatment. It as been scientifically proven,
that meditation is of great value in reducing blood pressure. It seems that
they work on the peace of mind and balancing of the mind, body and spirit
Meditation is very useful for
people with hypertension which is proven to reduce the dependency on
antihypertensive drugs. Dr. Jeffrey A Dusek and friends from
The Massachusetts General Hospital declared that patients with
isolated systolic hypertension possess better chances to reduce their dosage of
anti-hypertension by 1 tablet when they practice meditation compared to those
not practicing it.
Meditation
Meditation is a holistic
discipline by
which the practitioner attempts to get beyond the reflexive,
"thinking" mind into a deeper state of relaxation or awareness.
Meditation is a component of many religions, and has been practiced since
antiquity. It is also practiced outside religious traditions. Different
meditative disciplines encompass a wide range of spiritual goals—from
achievement of a higher state of consciousness, compassion and loving kindness,
to greater focus, creativity or self-awareness, or simply a more relaxed and
peaceful frame of mind.
Eastern meditation
techniques have been adapted and increasingly practiced in Western
culture.
Meditation has been defined
as: "self regulation of attention, in the service of self-inquiry, in the
here and now." The various techniques of meditation can be classified
according to their focus. Some focus on the field or background perception and
experience, often referred to as "mindfulness";
others focus on a pre-selected specific object, and are called "concentrative"
meditation. There are also techniques that shift between the field and the
object.
Mindfulness Meditation
In mindfulness meditation,
the meditator sits comfortably and silently, centering attention by focusing
awareness on an object or process (such as the breath; a sound, such as a mantra, koan or
riddle-like question; a visualization; or an exercise). The meditator is
usually encouraged to maintain an open focus:
... shifting freely from one perception to
the next clear your mind of all that bothers you no thoughts that can distract
you from reality or your personal being... No thought, image or sensation is
considered an intrusion. The meditator, with a 'no effort' attitude, is asked
to remain in the here and now. Using the focus as an 'anchor'... brings the
subject constantly back to the present, avoiding cognitive analysis or fantasy
regarding the contents of awareness, and increasing tolerance and relaxation of
secondary thought processes.
Concentration Meditation
Concentration meditation is used in many
religions and spiritual practices. Whereas in mindfulness meditation there is
an open focus, in concentration meditation the meditator holds attention on a
particular object (e.g., a repetitive prayer) while minimizing distractions;
bringing the mind back to concentrate on the chosen object.
Meditation can be practiced while walking
or doing simple repetitive tasks. Walking meditation helps break down habitual
automatic mental categories, "thus regaining the primary nature of
perceptions and events, focusing attention on the process while disregarding
its purpose or final outcome." In a form of meditation using
visualization, such as Chinese Qi Gong,
the practitioner concentrates on flows of energy (Qi) in the body, starting in
the abdomen and then circulating through the body, until dispersed. Some
meditative traditions, such as yoga or tantra,
are common to several religions. (Extracted
from Wikipedia)
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The fact is that we live in an "exhausted" society. And
I'm sure you've had first hand experience with the ever present "energy
drain" of modern life. What a relief it is to learn that a simple physical
practice of meditation can give such an amazing energy boost. And not just a
temporary jolt, but permanent improvement. To exercise meditation properly, I
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Article by: Uno Birawan
