Less Stress with Transcendental Meditation
Stress - a Modern Epidemic
Many doctors recommend Transcendental Meditation as an effective remedy for the prevention of stress, and alleviation of stress-related illnesses. This may be because of their own experience of practising TM, or the health improvements they see in their patients, but perhaps the principal reason is their knowledge of the impressive body of scientific research on TM.
FACTS AND FIGURES
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Mental Health Improves: A study by the Swedish government found that whereas the incidence of admission to psychiatric units in Sweden was 1 out of 20 for the general population between 1972 and 1974, it was only 1 out of 3,500 for the population of people practising Transcendental Meditation.
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If you think stress can be good for you, read this: Stress vs. Pressure
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A fascinating and innovative study (1997) on a group of elderly African Americans showed that Transcendental Meditation can conquer stress even in the inner cities: [More details]
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Transcendental Meditation has been taught in prisons in many countries, reducing the levels of stress, violence and rule infractions, as well as the re-offending rate. In America, TM has been taught to 2500 adult inmates in 18 prisons over the last 20 years. TM has also been used in prisons in 12 other countries, notably in Senegal where violence in the prisons decreased markedly and re-offending rates dropped from 90% to about 8%: [More details]
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In the USA, from December 1994, the Veterans Administration has authorized payment for Veterans to learn Transcendental Meditation when prescribed to an eligible Veteran by a VA doctor for a stress related condition.
"The
deep rest of Transcendental Meditation dissolves stress, providing relief
from a wide range of stress-related and psychosomatic conditions. By
stopping stress from accumulating, Transcendental Meditation prevents
illness and creates a basis for good health. At a deeper level,
Transcendental Meditation restores the innate balance of the physiology.
When the mind and body can function properly, the natural intelligence
within the body can function properly, strengthening the immune system and
the other self-repair mechanisms that naturally protect against
disease."Dr. William Weir - Consultant in infectious diseases at the Royal Free Hospital in London, who has recommended and practised TM for many years.
So why is Transcendental Meditation so effective at relieving stress?
The best way to eliminate stress - as any doctor will tell you - is deep rest. The deeper the rest, the more effective the elimination of stress.
Many scientific research studies have clearly shown that the level of rest gained during Transcendental Meditation is deeper than sleep or any other form of relaxation, including hypnotism. This is why the most common benefits that people report after learning TM include better sleep, more energy, clearer thinking and improved well-being. These all indicate an increased ability to deal with the effects of stress. And this is not due to just an improvement in mood - regular practise of Transcendental Meditation actually eliminates stress physiologically. So once dissolved, stresses are permanently removed.
"When
I was introduced to TM, I was working under tremendous pressure. Within a
short time after learning, everything changed for the better. I found I
was able to cope much better. In the morning. TM seems to clear all the
rubbish out of your mind and you come out feeling calm and full of energy,
and seeing clearly what you have to do during the day."Iain Byers, Senior Manager, Information Technology, Fife
TM and Stress...
- Ewa Ewart, BBC Producer, describes her personal experience of learning TM and reducing stress: [More details]
- Transcendental Meditation and Stress: Read what Dr. Desmond Kelly, former President, International Stress and Tension Control Society, says about Transcendental Meditation and stress.
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