Meditation and physical health

Meditation provides remarkable physical benefits, from decreasing blood pressure to improving immune system function. Meditation has been found to dilate blood vessels and improve blood flow, allowing nutrients to be delivered more efficiently and effectively to cells throughout the body. Meditation can also cause genetic changes in the body, targeting gene expression related to inflammation. Even more amazing is the finding that meditation supports healthy aging, helping people maintain greater grey matter volume as they age. Meditation has been proven to target help decrease cortisol levels — resulting in lower stress levels over time. Moreover, studies have demonstrated that when regular meditation practices are followed, people tend to experience better metabolism as well as improved quality of sleep. These are just some of the major advantages of meditation on physical health.