Meditation seems simple enough. Just relax and clear your mind for a few minutes. Getting good at it takes some practice, though. Busy thoughts crop up, outside noises distract, and creaky bones and joints demand attention.What Is Meditation?Meditation has been known for thousands of years as a way to eliminate stressful thoughts and quiet the conscious mind. The most important consequence of meditation is to stimulate the flow of the body's chi energy, which is the basis for good mental and physical health. Stress can otherwise disrupt the flow of chi energy or even block it entirely.From the modern view of western science, meditation can be described by brain wave patterns. Our awake consciousness is characterized by beta waves, which measure at 15-30 Hz (I.e., cycles per second, called Hertz). Lower frequency alpha waves (9-14 Hz) indicate a relaxed, calm meditative state. Still deeper meditation occurs at even lower frequency theta waves (4-8 Hz).Benefits of MeditationSince the 1970s research on the health benefits of spending a few minutes every day in alpha or beta wave states shows the value of deep meditation. Even mainstream health information for patients at medical institutions such as the Mayo Clinic talks about the value of meditation. The list includes both emotional and physical benefits. Emotionally, you can gain a new perspective on stressful situations, build skills to manage stress, increase self-awareness, focus on the present, and reduce negative emotions. Physical benefits include preventing or managing mental and physical illnesses that are caused or made worse by stress.
Spending time in a meditative state every day simply makes life better.Role of Skin Care in MeditationImagine yourself settling into in a warm, relaxing bath that contains ancient herbs known for their ability to unblock and renew the free flow of your chi energy. Such herbs have been used for this purpose for at least as long as people have been practicing meditation. One of the best is mulberry root bark for its ability to aid relaxation by lowering blood pressure. In addition, Chinese Clematis and Stephaniae, specifically address soreness that can distract meditation.Traditional Chinese Medicine includes many more herbs for relaxing and relieving stress. The list is extensive, including such herbs as Licorice Root, Asparagus Tuber, Schisandrae, Angelica, Poria Cocos, Astragalus, Folium Perillae, Goji Berry, Sophora, Ginseng, Euphoriae, and Green Tea.Remember, meditation is your ticket to releasing the stress of modern living. The right herbs will help you deepen your meditation naturally.
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