I’m
certainly not going to talk about meditation, it’s not up to me, I’m not an
expert. But some points have to be highlighted, with reference to prolonging
life.
It increases
blood flow by dilating blood vessels, lowers blood pressure, increases the
serotonin level, improves the efficiency of oxygen consumption, leads to deeper
levels of relaxation and consequently deeper sleep, decreases muscle tension,
improves the brain’s executive function, increases working memory, produces a
state of restful alertness, reduces the thickening of coronary arteries, increases
clarity while reducing confusion, loosens the hold of addictions, resolves
digestive problems, increases happiness, creates detachment from emotional
events, boosts the immune system, lowers LDL cholesterol level, increases brain
wave coherence, stimulates the pituitary gland to produce higher levels of DHEA
(see my previous post), reduces free radicals, lowers the risk of diabetes,
lowers cortisol, boosts endorphins, decreases anxiety and depression, lowers
stroke risks, increases the melatonin level (see my previous post) and many,
many other benefits.
So, regular
meditation increases the level of two important hormones, serotonin and
melatonin. While decreases the level of a third, cortisol. Combined, they mean
longer telomeres. The key to youth and vitality is not just dealing with your
physical body. Your emotional state needs to be taken care as well.
Plus, you
are more restful during the day and consequently get more rest and deeper sleep
at night. All this adds up to less stress on a cellular level, which means
longer telomeres. All combined, you can clearly see how propaedeutic meditation
is to increase the telomerase activity.
….Always
humble,
Angiolino
To be
continued….
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