A single week of intensive meditation and mind-body practices led to measurable changes across the brain and body. Researchers observed improved brain efficiency, boosted immune signaling, and increased natural pain relief chemicals in participants’ blood. The effects even promoted neuron growth and stronger brain connectivity. Surprisingly, the experience mirrored psychedelic-like brain states—without any drugs involved.
  • JohnnyEnzyme@piefed.socialEnglish
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    10 days ago

    Why in the world is this being downvoted?

    ScienceDaily is a highly reputable source, AFAIK.

    EDIT: Thanks, downvoting weirdos. May I ask why you’re even subbed here?

      • JohnnyEnzyme@piefed.socialEnglish
        2·
        10 days ago

        Funny. The very paper itself is proposing that belief isn’t needed, because we have measurables. Or you can look at the real-world, impressive work of Mark Epstein, who does a great job coming at meditation (and Buddhism) from both an insider and an outsider’s perspective. (he’s a trained and licensed psychiatrist)

        So maybe it’s really more of an anti-belief thing here?

    • technocrit@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
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      9 days ago

      ScienceDaily is a highly reputable source, AFAIK.

      lmao.

      Why in the world is this being downvoted?

      Because it’s bullshit from a quack chiropractor.