Summary

There is a substantial body of research supporting the use of meditation for a wide variety of conditions. This section focused on research showing the benefits of meditation for patients with chronic pain, hypertension, anxiety, and generalized stress.

Outcome measures used in research include heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, oxygen consumption, skin conductance, EEG and EMG recordings, scores on anxiety, depression and mood scales, insomnia and subjective reports of quality of life and overall well-being.

In addition, there is increased interest in neurobiologic and immune system changes.

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