A recent study followed over 4,000 patients at least 45 years old who had some degree of coronary disease. After 6 years, the patients reporting higher levels of stress, depression, and “emotional draining” were almost 50% more likely to die of a heart attack!
We can’t ignore the MIND-BODY CONNECTION any longer!
This is a great article outlining how stress hormones affect our health, and how we can drastically change our stress levels with a few minutes a day of quiet time. You don’t have t be a disciple of the Dalai Lama to benefit from meditation!
http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/StressManagement/TakeActiontoControlStress/Meditation-and-Heart-Health_UCM_452930_Article.jsp
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