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Study: TM extends lifespan
The American Journal of Cardiology reported in its May 2 issue that the Transcendental
Meditation technique, a non-drug stress-reduction method, reduces death rates by
23 percent and extends lifespan.
The first long-term, randomized medical study on TM evaluated 202 men and women,
average age 71, who had mildly elevated blood pressure. Subjects in the study participated
in the Transcendental Meditation program, took part in behavioral techniques, such
mindfulness or progressive muscle relaxation, or health education. The study tracked
subjects for up to 18 years.
"Research has found the Transcendental Meditation program reduces risk factors
in heart disease and other chronic disorders, such as high blood pressure, smoking,
psychological stress, stress hormones, harmful cholesterol and atherosclerosis,"
said Robert Schneider, M.D., FACC, principal author of the study and director of
the Center of Natural Medicine and Prevention. "These reductions slow the aging
process and promote the long-term reductions in death rates. These results suggest
that effective stress reduction decreases death rates from all causes."
The study found that compared to combined controls, the TM group showed:
´ 23 percent reduction in the rate of death from all causes
´ 30 percent reduction in the rate of death from cardiovascular disease
´ 49 percent reduction in the rate of death from cancer
Researchers collaborated on the study from Harvard, University of Iowa, Medical College
of Georgia, West Oakland Health Center, and Maharishi University of Management. The
study was funded, in part, by a grant from the National Institutes of Health's National
Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
DNA ezine
An new online resource about who you truly are -- DNA Monthly -- will debut in
June, announced The Phoenix Center for Regenetics, which facilitates conscious personal
mastery as a bio-spiritual healing path through integrated DNA activation. The free
ezine will offer monthly articles on DNA-related topics, including DNA Activation,
DNA News, consciousness, evolution, healing, mastery and book reviews. DNA Monthly
seeks to empower readers with vital information relative to their divine genetic
endowment: DNA. Information may range from generalized articles on DNA to news releases
on breakthrough genetic research to educational materials devoted to specific DNA
activation methods and concepts. To subscribe, send an e-mail to DNAmonthly@fastmail.fm
with "subscribe" in the Subject heading. You will receive the first issue
in June.
Science, Mysticism & the Mind
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- "Science, Mysticism, and the Mind: Transforming
Life as We Live It" is the focus June 23-29 of the 15th annual conference of
the International Society for the Study of Subtle Energies Energy Medicine, an international
organization founded in 1989 to explore and apply subtle energies and energy medicine
as they relate to the experience of consciousness, healing and human potential. The
Keynote address of the conference is "The Mystery of Consciousness" by
noted scientist and author Peter Russell. The event is co-sponsored by the Institute
of Noetic Sciences. For more information, visit www.issseem.org
The "Hugging Saint"
MT. PLEASANT, IOWA -- On July 6-7, as part of her annual North American tour
that includes stops in a dozen major cities, Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, or "Amma,"
will make her fourth visit to Mt. Pleasant, in southeast Iowa. In her past visits
to Iowa, Amma sat for up to 14 hours at a time, giving her warm embrace to several
thousand people from all walks of life and religious backgrounds. The "Hugging
Saint," known around the world as Amma, continues to emphasize that only love
can heal and bring peace to the heart of humanity. She embodies the most important
message in all spiritual teachings: the greatest human resource is compassion. By
serving our world family, we can change the world. The event will return to the campus
of Iowa Wesleyan College. Admission is free. For complete information, visit www.ammaiowa.org,
or call toll-free 1 (877) 266-2469.
Walk-In Conference
DENVER -- "Walk-Ins 101 -- Living On Earth and Loving It!" will be
presented by WE International July 29-31 in Denver, Colo., featuring author and visionary
Ken Page, author and energy healer Krista Goering, astrologer Maxine Taylor, healer
Nancy Nester, chiropractor Dr. Elizabeth Roth, and author and speaker Ranoli. The
walk-in experience is described as a soul transference, in which the birth soul has
agreed to step aside, allowing a second soul to assume the body and undertake a unique
life purpose and direction. For more information, visit www.walkinevolution.com or
contact WE International at (303) 781-3680, or e-mail WE@walkinevolution.com |
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