Meditation may promote cellular health
Researchers at the University of California (UC), Davis have conducted a study which suggests that meditation may stimulate telomerase production in the body, leading to improved physical health through brain potential.
Telomerase is an enzyme which strengthens DNA and prevents cellular death. Previous research has shown a correlation between the substance and mental and physical health.
A team of scientists examined the telomerase levels in people who had completed a meditation retreat and compared them with a control group. They found that the enzyme activity was one-third higher in the mindfulness meditation group than in individuals who did not participate in the retreat.
"Meditation may improve a person's psychological well-being and in turn these changes are related to telomerase activity in immune cells, which has the potential to promote longevity in those cells. Activities that increase a person's sense of well-being may have a profound effect on the most fundamental aspects of their physiology," said Clifford Saron, associate research scientist at the UC Davis Center for Mind and Brain.
Results of the study suggest that individuals have the power to improve their physical health using their brain potential. In a journey toward personal development, Ilchi Lee believes that this may be an important tool to reach fulfillment.
