Problems in our day-to-day life, such as road rage or an argument at work, can trigger our ‘fight or flight’ instinct - this means higher blood pressure, heightened adrenaline and a pro-inflammatory immune system.
However, if this happens too often, stress builds up, causing chronic inflammation and can cause damage to the body.
Meditation can reverse this process by calming the body and reducing stress. Indeed, when we meditate the frequency of our brain waves decreases, putting the mind in a calm state where it can heal itself more effectively.