CHENNAI: In the last two decades, especially with the advent of hi-tech & modern technology, the world has witnessed many revolutionary changes and developments in the concepts, approach & methodology of health science. However, in spite of such advancement, it’s quite strange that still millions of people are suffering from life threatening diseases for which there is no known cure yet. Years of experience and proven tests by medical professionals all over the world have made them realize that stress or mental tension is the greatest killer and the root cause of all the diseases that we suffer from. The number of patients is still increasing and no disease has completely been eradicated from the earth. This is mainly because certain aspects of the patients, such as their thinking habits, old memories, emotional traits, attitudes etc. are not being given as much attention as is necessary during treatment.
While studying the effects of meditation on human health, researchers in medical professions found that the relaxation response obtained by practicing meditation affects a man’s subconscious mind as well as every cell of his body and it also raises his level of immunity, tolerance, self control and will power which are very useful in treatment. This relaxation response, according to researchers, comes from the area of the pituitary-hypothalamus combine. One gives out alpha and delta waves from this sub-cortical region when he/she engages their mind in Meditation. Thus, the importance of positive thinking for good health and harmonious nature is well established and meditation is considered as the easiest tool to achieve it. Unless a man’s mind is cured and his will to become well is strengthened, no long lasting results can be assured through medicine or surgery. So let us make a strong resolve to strengthen ourselves mentally by applying principles of positive thinking and create an aura of wellness around us to cure our self as well as the people around us.