Overall benefits to general health are as listed below.
Physiological Benefits
ƒStable autonomic nervous system equilibrium, with a tendency toward parasympathetic nervous system dominance rather than the usual stress-induced sympathetic nervous system dominance
ƒStable autonomic nervous system equilibrium, with a tendency toward parasympathetic nervous system dominance rather than the usual stress-induced sympathetic nervous system dominance
- ƒPulse rate decreases
- ƒRespiratory rate decreases
- ƒBlood pressure decreases (of special significance for hyporeactors)
- ƒGalvanic Skin Response (GSR) increases ƒEEG - alpha waves increase (theta, delta, and beta waves also increase during various stages of meditation)
- ƒEMG activity decreases
- ƒCardiovascular efficiency increases
- ƒRespiratory efficiency increases (respiratory amplitude and smoothness increase, tidal volume increases, vital capacity increases, breath-holding time increases)
- ƒGastrointestinal function normalizes
- ƒEndocrine function normalizes
- ƒExcretory functions improve
- ƒMusculoskeletal flexibility and joint range of motion increase
- ƒPosture improves
- ƒStrength and resiliency increase
- ƒEndurance increases
- ƒEnergy level increases
- ƒWeight normalizes
- ƒSleep improves
- ƒImmunity increases
- ƒPain decreases
Psychological Benefits
- ƒSomatic and kinesthetic awareness increase
- ƒMood improves and subjective well-being increases
- ƒSelf-acceptance and self-actualization increase
- ƒSocial adjustment increases
- ƒAnxiety and depression decrease
- ƒHostility decreases
ƒ Psychomotor functions improve:
- Grip strength increases
- Dexterity and fine skills improve
- Eye-hand coordination improves
- Choice reaction time improves
- Steadiness improves
- Depth perception improves
- Balance improves
- Integrated functioning of body parts improves
ƒ Cognitive function improves:
- Attention improves
- Concentration improves
- Memory improves
- Learning efficiency improves
- Symbol coding improves
Depth perception improves
Flicker fusion frequency improves
Biochemical Effects
The biochemical profile improves, indicating an antistress and antioxidant effect, important in the prevention of degenerative diseases.
The biochemical profile improves, indicating an antistress and antioxidant effect, important in the prevention of degenerative diseases.
- ƒGlucose decreases
- ƒSodium decreases
- ƒTotal cholesterol decreases
- ƒTriglycerides decrease
- ƒHDL cholesterol increases
- ƒLDL cholesterol decreases
- ƒVLDL cholesterol decreases
- ƒCholinesterase increases
- ƒCatecholamines decrease
- ƒATPase increases
- ƒHematocrit increases
- ƒHemoglobin increases
- ƒLymphocyte count increases
- ƒTotal white blood cell count decreases
- ƒThyroxin increases
- ƒVitamin C increases
- ƒTotal serum protein increases
- ƒOxytocin increases
- ƒProlactin increases
- ƒOxygen levels in the brain increase
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