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Meditation: An Introduction

Meditation is a mind-body practice in complementary and alternative


medicine (CAM). There are many types of meditation, most of which
originated in ancient religious and spiritual traditions. Generally, a
person who is meditating uses certain techniques, such as a specific
posture, focused attention, and an open attitude toward distractions.
Meditation may be practiced for many reasons, such as to increase
calmness and physical relaxation, to improve psychological balance, to
cope with illness, or to enhance overall health and well-being. This
Backgrounder provides a general introduction to meditation and
suggests some resources for more information.

Key Points

 People practice meditation for a number of health-related purposes.

 It is not fully known what changes occur in the body during


meditation; whether they influence health; and, if so, how.
Research is under way to find out more about meditation’s
effects, how it works, and diseases and conditions for which it
may be most helpful.

 Tell your health care providers about any complementary and


alternative practices you use. Give them a full picture of what
you do to manage your health. This will help ensure coordinated
and safe care.

Overview

The term meditation refers to a group of techniques, such as mantra


meditation, relaxation response, mindfulness meditation, and Zen
Buddhist meditation. Most meditative techniques started in Eastern
religious or spiritual traditions. These techniques have been used by
many different cultures throughout the world for thousands of
years. Today, many people use meditation outside of its traditional
religious or cultural settings, for health and well-being.

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