Scientists say just 7 days of meditation can rewire your brain
A study from UC San Diego indicates that a seven-day intensive meditation retreat can trigger measurable biological changes, including improved immune signaling and neuroplasticity. These findings suggest that mind-body practices have a deeper physiological impact than previously understood.
A week of intensive meditation and other mind and body practices may be capable of producing measurable changes far beyond simple relaxation. In a recent study, researchers at the University of California San Diego found that a seven-day retreat was associated with changes in brain activity, blood chemistry, immune signaling, metabolism, and the body's natural pain control systems.
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