The Dr. Hyman Show How Meditation Activates Our Healing Mechanisms
Dec 13, 2019
Meditation offers surprising benefits beyond stress relief, including immune support and deeper rest than sleep. Emily Fletcher sheds light on how meditation can transform stress into healing at the cellular level. Discover its potential to enhance fertility, reverse aging, and improve overall health. Integrating meditation into daily life is essential for optimal wellness, as research reveals its profound impact on physical and emotional well-being.
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Meditation as Medicine
- Meditation activates healing mechanisms, unlike drugs that suppress symptoms.
- It counteracts the acidic stress response by promoting alkaline chemicals like dopamine and serotonin.
Stress, Acidity, and Inflammation
- Stress triggers an acidic response, causing inflammation linked to chronic diseases.
- Meditation helps regulate the body's pH by reducing stress hormones and increasing alkaline neurotransmitters.
Chronic Stress
- While short-term stress is normal, chronic stress harms the body.
- Modern stressors often lack physical release, making meditation crucial for managing accumulated stress.
