by Liz Bull
I
f you are still thinking that
meditation means sitting
cross-legged for hours in
an Ashram or that it is only for
monks, think again! Meditation,
or mindfulness, is for everybody
to tune out stress, anxiety, and
much, much more in just fifteen
minutes a day. Meditation can
be more effective than taking
a handful of prescribed drugs
from your doctor. If you think
you need those pills to help you
sleep at night, think again.
Here are the top seven reasons
why meditation is a good thing.
1. HELPS YOU LOSE
WEIGHT BY BOOSTING
METABOLISM
Research shows that, as we
age, our metabolism slows
down. Meditation helps
keep that metabolism right
up there, which in turn helps
us to either a) lose weight if
we need to or b) maintain
our already healthy weight.
2. HELPS YOU SLEEP BETTER
Meditation increases
dopamine. What exactly is
dopamine? It’s a hormone
and a neurotransmitter in
your brain that is responsible
for movement, memory,
and sensations of pleasure
and pain. It regulates
mood, behavior, sleep,
and recognition. Increased
dopamine helps us to sleep
better. Tired of tossing and
turning all night? Meditate.
And, ninety percent of fatburning happens when your
body rests, not at the gym.
With few exceptions, we all
need eight to ten hours of
sleep to function.
3. LIFTS DEPRESSION
Practicing meditation daily
can lift your spirits and
remove that dark cloud
hanging over your head.
Fifteen minutes of meditation
brings peace and happiness,
which can last for hours.
4. MAKES YOU HAPPY FOR
NO REASON
Nearly 25 percent of women
between 50 and 64 are on
anti-depressants. Between
ten and thirteen percent
of the general population
is on some kind of “happy
drug.” Keep this in mind
when a co-worker or friend
casually asks you what you
HOW FIFTEEN MINUTES
CAN TRANSFORM
YOUR LIFE
SEVEN REALLY GOOD REASONS
TO MEDITATE EVERY SINGLE DAY
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