Inflammation and Meditation

Inflammation is at the root of many chronic diseases.  The causes of inflammation are many, including diet, lifestyle, and stress.  Chronic stress has the potential to cause inflammation in the body, and lead to serious health problems.

A recent study looked to see if meditation could be helpful in reducing stress and hence, reducing inflammation (including arthritis).  The protocol was successful, with meditation reducing arthritis activity by 11 percent and reducing nonspecific inflammation by 35 percent.

All this is just more evidence for the mind-body connection.  How we deal with stress on a daily basis has a powerful effect on our body and its health.