Believe it or not, yes. New research in the Journal Psychoneuroendocrinology shows results of a study done on mindful meditators. Researchers in the US, Spain, and France report the evidence of specific molecular changes in the body following a period of intensive mindfulness practice.
The study investigated long-term meditators. After 8 hours of mindfulness practice, the meditators showed genetic and molecular differences, including reduction in levels of pro-inflammatory genes, which is related to speedier physical recovery from stress.
The Way You Think DIRECTLY Influences Your Health
Dr. Bruce Lipton says that gene activity can change daily. “If the perception in your mind is reflected in the chemistry of your body, and if your nervous system reads and interprets the environment and then controls the blood’s chemistry, then you can literally change the fate of your cells by altering your thoughts.” (Michael Forrester’s article in Tuned Body)
This is a revolutionary concept for many people, and yet those in the fields of psychology, personal development and self-help have long known that what you put your attention on manifests. Your thoughts have a direct impact on your outcomes. Meditation is one of several stress management strategies shown to help calm the nervous system and support recovery during difficult periods.
Implications for Serious Illness
Dr. Lipton believes that your body will come into alignment with your belief systems. If you are battling cancer and you believe you only have 6 months to live, you probably will. The opposite is also true. If you have a strong belief that you can conquer whatever illness you are battling, that can go a long way towards your recovery.
Bottom line: meditation can help you relieve stress on a genetic level and your thoughts, subconscious or not, have a huge impact on your health.
For more information, go to www. wisc.edu, www.brucelipton.com.
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