Overview
Meditation as an alternative form of medicine is very popular treatment, growing body of evidence suggests that Mindfulness meditation may have positive psychological and health effects in both clinical and nonclinical populations.
A recent study added further value by highlighting the positive impact of mindfulness practice on biomarkers of stress and inflammation in promoting psychological well-being through a decrease in perceived stress and anxiety levels and an increase in awareness.
Findings published in the Psychoneuroendocrinology concluded that a mindfulness retreat may be effective in improving physical and mental health. Future studies with larger numbers of subjects and follow-up periods may examine mindfulness practice as a non-pharmacological alternative to promote stress reduction and overall health and wellbeing.