| If one researches the elements of a | | | | Meditation describes a state of |
| healthy lifestyle, there are clearly | | | | concentrated attention on some object of |
| defined elements that are universal to | | | | thought or awareness. It usually |
| longevity and good health: | | | | involves turning the attention inward to |
| - Healthy Diet | | | | the mind itself. Meditation is often |
| - Exercise | | | | recognized as a component of Eastern |
| - Reduce Stress | | | | religions, where it has been practiced |
| Healthy Diet: | | | | for over 5,000 years. (Source: |
| Volumes have been written about healthy | | | | Wikipedia). |
| diets but all experts agree that crash | | | | Meditation is recognized in almost all |
| and/or gimmick diets do not work and are | | | | religious to create a spirit of serenity |
| risky for good health. A sensible diet | | | | but meditation has secular applications |
| that includes good proportions of fruits | | | | as well. Yoga practitioners for example, |
| and vegetables are the bets for your | | | | rely on meditation to achieve a relaxed |
| health. Drinking regular amounts of pure | | | | and focused state and some physical |
| water also serves as the basis of | | | | fitness trainers and martial arts |
| healthy living. | | | | practitioners also rely on meditation |
| The trick to losing weight is follow a | | | | for relaxation and focus. |
| balanced, health plan and stick to it. | | | | But everyone can benefit from |
| This means that moderation is the key. | | | | meditation. The benefits come quickly |
| Exercise: | | | | and meditation can reduce blood pressure |
| Again, moderation and regularity are the | | | | and generally create a feeling of well |
| keys. Aggressive exercise regimes are | | | | being and contentment that is important |
| fine for athletes but for the normal | | | | to a healthy lifestyle. The technique of |
| person, over strenuous exercise regimes | | | | meditation is simple to learn and if one |
| are soon abandoned and they can be | | | | meditates for as little as 15 minutes a |
| dangerous to your health. The best is to | | | | day, positive results will be achieved. |
| gradually increase your activity and | | | | Tea and Meditation: |
| simple walking is an excellent way to | | | | A cup of high quality loose leaf tea |
| achieve the exercise requirements of | | | | taken before and after meditation will |
| your body. | | | | add to the experience. The tea can be a |
| Reduce Stress: | | | | single garden estate black, green, |
| Most experts agree that stress can be a | | | | oolong or white variety or one of the |
| killer and we live in a world of stress. | | | | many quality blends on the market today. |
| Ours is a fast paced, competitive | | | | Drinking tea creates a distinct feeling |
| environment and most people react poorly | | | | of well being by itself and, when |
| to stressful events and often | | | | combined with daily meditation reduces |
| internalize stress as part of their | | | | stress and prepares one for the stress |
| daily living. | | | | of a hard day and a life of health and |
| One of the best ways to eliminate a | | | | longevity. |
| great deal of stress is meditation. | | | | |