Natural Health Journals


September 8, 2011

How Meditation Boosts Your Health

Filed under: Alternative Medicine,Meditation,Mental Health,Relaxation — Administrator @ 10:57 am

By Marc Courtiol Anyone who has seriously tried meditation knows that it can be beneficial in a number of ways, but these benefits are not always easy to pinpoint. According to Buddhist thought, it is wrong to meditate specifically to benefit oneself, and practitioners are taught not to have goals in mind during meditation, as [...]

March 24, 2011

Creative Visualization & Relaxation (CVR) for Cancer Patients

The very word cancer strikes fear in people around the world. Utter fear, depression, hopelessness and a feeling of intense negativity can grip the unfortunate person who has been diagnosed with a form of cancer. It has been talked about that a positive state of mind and optimistic outlook can help patients. However it can [...]

December 9, 2009

Is Meditation Good for your Health or Just Hippy Non-Sense?

By Marc Courtiol Meditation has been practiced for thousands of years. While it has traditionally been used by people seeking a greater understanding of life, meditation has become a popular tool for relaxation, stress reduction, and maintaining overall good health.

August 27, 2005

Stress Dangerously Raises Cholesterol Levels

Filed under: Blood Disorders,Cardiovascular Health,Meditation,Stress Management — Administrator @ 10:32 am

Stress Is Just As Powerful As Diet In Influencing Cholesterol Levels!!! You might find that hard to believe but it’s very true. Let me give you an example: Several studies, including one of medical students around exam time, and another of accountants during tax season, have shown significant increases in cholesterol levels during stressful events [...]