Stress causes premature aging of our bodies, so we slather on anti-wrinkle creams and inject Botox. But scientists have now discovered an easier way to keep your body young and healthy: meditation.
Reset your biological clock
Researchers at the University of California, including Nobel Prize winner Elizabeth Blackburn, discovered that meditation helps you cope better with stress. Here’s how it works: meditation causes the body to produce more telomerase. This enzyme lengthens the telomeres: the part of your DNA that we also know as the biological clock. The longer your telomeres, the younger you are biologically. So by meditating, you are actually resetting your biological clock.
The research team measured the amount of telomerase in thirty participants after an intensive three-month meditation retreat. They found that they had a third more telomerase in their blood than the control group. Those who had meditated the most also felt the best. So away with anti-wrinkle creams and Botox injections. Meditation is the answer.
Other benefits of meditation
In today’s society, it is not easy to find peace. That is why meditation is becoming increasingly popular. And not just to stay young. According to the website mens-en-gezondheid.infonu.nl, meditation helps you relax, calm your thoughts, and experience the present moment more intensely. But meditation also gives you mental strength and better focus. It helps you think clearly and make well-considered decisions. In addition, better control of feelings and emotions leads to an improvement in your social life.
Source: Hetkanwel.net
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