The Benefits of Relaxation Techniques on the brain.

A study released by the University of Wisconsin-Madison shows the meditation produces long term lasting benefits including changes in the immune-system function as well as changes in the brains electrical activity.  Meditation has been used as a stress relaxation technique for many years now but the long term benefits for your brain and body are truly amazing.

The study looked at 25 employees where they underwent an 8 week meditation training program.  At the end of 8 weeks, flu shots were given to each participant and 16 other employees.  When they measured the level of antibodies still present in the meditators they found them to be significantly higher than the non-meditatiors.

When they measured the level of brain activity they found it to be 50 percent higher in the left frontal regions of the brain.  The left frontal region of the brain is associated with positive emotions, stress relief and reduction in anxiety panic attacks.

This form of natural stress relief should be practiced around 20 mins a day to gain maximum benefits.  The long term benefits include: improved clarity of thought, ability to handle stressful situations better, improved immunity to sickness improved health and an increase in the electrical activity in the brain.