We all hear that meditation is good for us…but how? Doctors encourage us to practice meditation daily because of its benefits.  Meditation is commonly used to treat mental health disorders, addictions, and everyday stress. By practicing meditation you will become more balanced physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Physical

On a physical level meditations is very beneficial. Rather than medicating the symptoms of chronic conditions we suffer with, meditation prevents and reduces the stress that underlines disease. Here are some examples of how Meditation effects of physically.

• Lowers blood pressure
• Improves the digestive system
• Decreases pain, such as, headaches, ulcers, muscle, and joint pain
• Increases energy level
• Helps with insomnia
• Lowers cholesterol

Mental

Meditation brings the brainwave patters into a more relaxed frequency. This relaxed state promotes healing.  With regular practice you will begin to notice changes in your mental abilities such as…

• Increased happiness
• Decreased anxiety
• Helps stabilize emotions
•  Increased creativity