Alleviate Stress
Stress reduction is probably one of the most important benefits of meditation. In general, physical and mental stress lead to increased levels of cortisol, a stress hormone. This results in many harmful effects, such as insomnia, anxiety, depression, cloudy thinking, fatigue, and high blood pressure. Meditation techniques can reduce inflammation and alleviate these signs effectively. Also, they can help improve symptoms of some stress-associated health issues, such as fibromyalgia, PTSD, or irritable bowel syndrome. For these reasons, meditation is a great option for everyone to stay calm and relaxed after a stressful day at work. [2]
