Study finds Zen meditation alleviates pain

Zen meditation a centuries-old practice that can provide mental, physical and emotional balance may reduce pain according to Université de Montréal researchers. A new study in the January edition of Psychosomatic Medicine reports that Zen meditators experienced an 18 percent reduction in pain intensity -- both in and out of a meditative state compared to non-meditators. Joshua A. Grant, a doctoral student in the Department of Physiology, co-authored the paper with Pierre Rainville, a professor and researcher at the Université de Montréal. The main goal of their study was to examine whether trained meditators perceived pain differently than non-meditators.

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[carilee75]

Very impressive but not hard to believe...we have so many ways of helping ourselves!!!

We should all research things that we can do on our own instead of relying on chemicals and such!

[LauraWellness]

I have been meditating for 30+ years and recently found the use of a traditional meditation cushion makes it 100% easier to remain comfortable while sitting for long periods of time. Meditation can help many aspects of your life. See my website for more info on cushions. Peace

[ContinuumXT]

I have been to a retreat where when you sat down for a long period of time becomes painful. But if you can let go and relax, you can sit still for a very long time.

Also reminds me of yoga. Very cool this. I heard there are many studies going on about meditation.

[latenightcinema]

Truly amazing info!