There are times when I think I’d be much happier if I could spend the rest of my life lounging on the sands of the Mediterranean, having someone fan me with palm fronds while feeding me superfood grapes. In other words, life would be better without any stress. Or would it? According to new research… Continue reading Why a Little Bit of Stress Is Good For You | Greatist
Tag: Posttraumatic stress disorder
Transcendental Meditation significantly reduces posttraumatic stress in African refugees
April 8, 2013 in Psychology & Psychiatry via Transcendental Meditation significantly reduces posttraumatic stress in African refugees. graph shows the changes in posttraumatic stress (PTS) symptoms as reflected in scores on the Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Checklist (PCL) in the two groups. Both groups indicated severe PTS symptoms at baseline. Visible improvements can be seen in… Continue reading Transcendental Meditation significantly reduces posttraumatic stress in African refugees
Marines Testing Meditation Training; May Teach ‘Mindfulness’ To Young Recruits For Mental Stamina
BY IBTimes Staff Reporter | January 20 2013 1:51 PM In an effort to alleviate the physical and mental strain on troops, the U.S. Marine Corps is now including meditation in its training regimen. It is launching a pilot program using concepts of meditation and mindfulness — concepts aimed at teaching Marines how to keep… Continue reading Marines Testing Meditation Training; May Teach ‘Mindfulness’ To Young Recruits For Mental Stamina
Meditation for turning Tragedy into Creative Solutions
The horrific tragedy of the school shooting last week is still echoing through our collective conscience, triggering arguments on-line and in the media. When we struggle to take premature action in response to strong emotions instead of allowing the emotions to be fully processed, our creative mind can become blocked and solutions evade us. Our… Continue reading Meditation for turning Tragedy into Creative Solutions
Meditation study seeks to help cadets prevent PTSD – Nation – The Boston Globe
Study suggests meditation may help prevent PTSD By Bryan Bender | Globe Staff December 02, 2012 NORTHFIELD, Vt. — It is part of a highly regimented daily routine at Norwich University, the nation’s oldest private military academy and a cultivator of battlefield leaders for nearly two centuries. Dressed in combat fatigues and boots, a platoon… Continue reading Meditation study seeks to help cadets prevent PTSD – Nation – The Boston Globe