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is estimated that in 1997, 83 million people used some form of alternative medicine.
Americans spent approximately $32.7 billion dollars in alternative health services
with relaxation and meditation being one of the most common treatments. The
National Institute of Health has found that there is strong evidence that meditation
and relaxation should be advocated for the treatment of chronic pain and insomnia.
Cancer patients who participated in guided imagery and relaxation had a significant
reduction in pain and psychological distress. In two studies, the patients participating
had twice the survival time. How
Meditation Works Being diagnosed with a disease or having chronic pain
is depressing and debilitating. After seeking medical treatment, many people seek
alternative treatments. Meditation is an effective alternative treatment.
- Meditation
can reverse heart disease the number one killer in the United States
- Meditation
can reduce pain and enhance the immune system
- Daily
meditation can improve mood, reduce anxiety, and depression.
- Guided
imagery can reduce the level of stress which is correlated with increased bloodpressure
and heart rate
- Meditation
technique is useful is reducing cholesterol levels
- Deep
Relaxation can bring high blood pressure back into the normal range
- Positive
affirmation can increase confidence and belief in one's wellness
- Meditation
can reduce muscle tension
- Music
has been found to relax the body and mind even when unconscious
These
meditations are the results of many scientific studies and contain the best techniques
that have been proven to impact upon disease, pain and recovery. Each
thirty minute meditation has guided imagery, progressive relaxation, breathing
and music. The meditations are currently available in CD and cassette format. The
research is consistent. Meditation Works... Patients with chronic pain
who practice meditation and relaxation techniques decreased anxiety and depression.
They reduced the number of visits made to their physician for treatment by more
than one third (39%). Continued practice of meditation techniques lead to even
further reductions in the need for medical treatment. Research is proving that
the mind can produce strong and effective healing.
Healing Power Meditations have been used by patients during chemotherapy for breast
cancer and during radiation for prostate cancer. Thank
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