Meditation may be more effective than morphine. The Chicago Tribune (4/8, Cevallos) reports, "Meditation appears to be a powerful way to take away pain -- just a short session is more potent than even morphine, if we're to believe the headlines." According to "a new study published in the Journal of Neuroscience, meditation rookies reported feeling less pain after meditation training than they had felt before the training." Notably, the "study, from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, echoes other research that suggests clearing your mind can reduce pain, but it's far too early to recommend that chronic pain sufferers toss out their pain-killers." The participants in the study attended 20-minute classes four times, which focused on breathing and relaxation.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Meditation vs. Morphine
Meditation may be more effective than morphine. The Chicago Tribune (4/8, Cevallos) reports, "Meditation appears to be a powerful way to take away pain -- just a short session is more potent than even morphine, if we're to believe the headlines." According to "a new study published in the Journal of Neuroscience, meditation rookies reported feeling less pain after meditation training than they had felt before the training." Notably, the "study, from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, echoes other research that suggests clearing your mind can reduce pain, but it's far too early to recommend that chronic pain sufferers toss out their pain-killers." The participants in the study attended 20-minute classes four times, which focused on breathing and relaxation.
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