Interesting article on sleep

Given that improved sleep is one of the most common benefits of meditation, some interesting connections in this fascinating article :

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-23530408

 

More news on meditation helping PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)

Meditation helps maintain a better quality of life with every day wear & tear ie : stress.  No surprise that the same is true with the extremes of PTSD.

WAR VETERANS HAIL MEDITATION AS BENEFICIAL, COST-EFFECTIVE POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER TREATMENT
http://au.news.yahoo.com/latest/a/-/latest/18011236/war-veterans-hail-meditation-as-beneficial-cost-effective-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-treatment/

Stressed?

Meditation may not get you enlightened (whatever that is) but it is definitely the ultimate stress reducer.

6 Surprising Signs You’re Stressed Out
www.womenshealthmag.com
Watch for these signs that you’re more frazzled than you realize

Women’s Health Magazine: Workouts, Fitness Tips, Recipes & More
www.womenshealthmag.com
It’s good to be you! Feel better and look younger with the best workout routines,

Got to say TM is a heck of a lot easier to practice, but hey this is all good stuff

Tech Companies Offer Meditation Classes for Employees
TIME – 17 hours ago
Om… Om… Omg

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Tech Companies Offer Meditation Classes for Employees | TIME.com
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The most fascinating news from around the web on June 24, 2013

Transcendental-Meditation-may-boost-student-grades

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/science-news/10114132/Transcendental-Meditation-may-boost-student-grades.html

Meditation for PTSD, definitely. See following recent UK testimonial.

Transcendental Meditation used by hippies now for diggers and veterans
www.heraldsun.com.au
ONCE the preserve of Indian gurus, hippies and rock stars, Transcendental Meditation (TM) is now being used to cure soldiers suffering from Post

New American Heart Association Report Informs Doctors that Transcendental Meditation® Lowers Blood Pressure

Save the NHS a fortune! Have to say from my experience of teaching TM over the years this is one of the most commonly reported benefits.

New American Heart Association Report Informs Doctors that Transcendental Meditation® Lowers Blood Pressure
www.sacbee.com
/PRNewswire-iReach/ — A report from the American Heart Association (AHA) published on April 22 concluded that the (TM) technique lowers blood pressure and recommends that TM may be considered in clinical practice for the prevention and treatment of hypertension.