Meditation Retreats Induce Rapid Brain and Body Transformations
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A week-long meditation retreat combining various mind-body techniques led to significant rapid changes in brain activity, immune response, metabolism, and gene expression, demonstrating how consciousness-based practices can positively influence physical health and neuroplasticity, with effects similar to psychedelics, though further clinical research is needed.
Topics:health#brain-plasticity#health-and-wellness#immune-system#meditation#mind-body-practices#systemic-biological-changes
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