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Please share a tip on some do's and don'ts with regard to meditation.

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Lower: Lower stress, eat-pray-move every 3 hours, learn mindfulness meditation, practice gratitude.

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Meditate: Meditate every morning so your day starts with peace. Walking meditation is great also!

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Consider: Consider learning meditation, or relaxation skills. Most bookstore have dvd's.

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Yoga,: Yoga, meditation, exercise, prayer, biofeedback, acupuncture, massage, avoid caffeine/stimulants.

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Dr. Bharat Bhavsar answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Diabetology

Xanax (alprazolam): Xanax (alprazolam) heps fast in 15 to 20 minutes. Relaxation and meditation helps long term and can cure it.

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Dr. Bharat Bhavsar answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Diabetology

Meditation: Meditation and relaxation can be very helpful.

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Dr. Bettina Herbert answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Manage: Manage unhealthy stress: deep breathing, meditation, yoga, tai chi, massage, acupuncture - regularly.

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Learn: Learn and practice mindfulness meditation. It helps you be in the present.

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Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Take: Take up meditation/yoga/tai chi/martial arts to reduce stress ; anxiety.

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Dr. Randy Baker answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Regular: Regular meditation is one of the best ways to reduce anxiety.

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Dr. Randy Baker answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Meditation: Meditation is simple, free, easy, and well-proven to reduce stress and enhance health.

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Dr. James Henning answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Proper: Proper meditation technique is simple, effortless, and should be learned with personal instruction.

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Dr. James Henning answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Meditation: Meditation done properly and consistently correlates strongly with reduced health care utilization.

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Dr. James Henning answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Effective: Effective meditation does not require concentration, effort, extensive training or religious belief.

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Dr. James Henning answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

The: The single, best method to reduce stress and lower the risk of chronic disease, is meditation.

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Dr. James Henning answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Many: Many cardiologists prescribe meditation to lower endocrine surges and improve recovery from stress.

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Try: Try 5 minutes of meditation twice a day and you will see the stress level go down.

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Dr. Amy Friedman answered

Specializes in Transplant Surgery

Find: Find a comfortable position in the quiet. Eyes closed, focus on breathing. Breath in & out. In, out.

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Meds: Meds may be good for you but always follow docs recommendations. Always take as they tell you.

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Do: Do take time to meditate every day, even if just for 5 minutes. Don't expect thinking to stop.

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Meditate: Meditate regularly. Use standard techniques. There are few if any negative aspects.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Why: Why were temples built high upon mountains? To be closer to god. Meditate in the mountains.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Marvelous: Marvelous meditation music can be downloaded for free. It soothes the soul.

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Dr. Randy Baker answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

It's: Myth: your mind goes blank when you meditate. Having thoughts doesn't mean you're doing it wrong!

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DO: Do strive for 30min/day of quiet, meditation. Your body & mind will appreciate it!

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Dr. James Henning answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Meditation: Meditation is a state of full wakefulness in the midst of extreme stillness.

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Dr. Manish Varma answered

Specializes in Palliative Care

Consistency: Consistency (not how long you meditate) is essential. Start with 2 minutes everyday.

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Dr. Manish Varma answered

Specializes in Palliative Care

At: At first don't aim to practice for long periods, start by practicing for 2 minutes everyday.

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Dr. Manish Varma answered

Specializes in Palliative Care

Start: Start slow & be consistent. Focus on meditating daily rather than meditating for long periods.

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You: You need to set aside a regular time period every day in a quiet, calm, and safe environment.

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Your: Your breath is always with you, and simply observing it is a form of meditation.

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

There: There is no perfect meditation, and no one right way to do it. Each session is simply practice.

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Myth:: Myth: meditation is to relax you. Relaxation may happen, but the purpose is to be awake to what is.

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Start: Start small -- just 3-5 minutes to begin. Simply observe your breathing, in and out.

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

When: When your mind drifts to past or future thoughts, gently bring it back to the breath.

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

When: When learning to meditate, 3-5 minutes daily is more beneficial than longer periods once a week.

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

You: You can practice mindfulness in daily activities: washing dishes, making the bed, showering, etc.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

The: "the more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world & the world at large." con.

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Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Do: Do find a style that makes sense to you. Don't expect results. Discover them.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

The: The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world & the world at large. Conf.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

“Those: “those who are firm, enduring, simple, and unpretentious are the nearest to virtue” confucius.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

"Nowhere: "nowhere can man find a quieter or more untroubled retreat than in his own soul." marcus aurelius.

Answered 7/10/2013

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

“When: “when people will not weed their own minds, they are apt to be overrun by nettles.” horace walpole.

Answered 7/15/2013

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Dr. Ihab Ibrahim answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Fix: Fix your thoughts on what is true, honorable, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, worthy.

Answered 7/23/2013

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

"Certain: "certain things catch your eye, but pursue only those that capture your heart." native american.

Answered 7/25/2014

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Sit: Sit comfortably, close your eyes, take three deep breaths and relax your body from head to toes.

Answered 7/22/2016

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

The: The best thinking has been done in solitude. The worst has been done in turmoil. - thomas a. Edison.

Answered 6/3/2014

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Stay focused: Stay focused on what may be bothering you; try not to let your mind wander.

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Do: Do not dwell in the past. Do not dream of the future. Concentrate the mind on the present moment.

Answered 8/15/2013

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Dr. Thomas Wright answered

Specializes in Phlebology

Repeating: Repeating a "mantra" or simple word can free up the mind of cluttering thoughts and worries.

Answered 8/25/2013

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Dr. Harold Peltan answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

When: When beginning, try to find a quiet place in order to help you concentrate and not be distracted.

Answered 8/31/2013

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Dr. Harold Peltan answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Myth:: It's a myth that: meditation is only for practitioners of eastern religions.

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Dr. Harold Peltan answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Do: Do get advice from an experienced practitioner of meditation.

Answered 9/8/2013

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Dr. Elizabeth Howell answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Find: Find your meditation type. Sit, lie down, walk, write--there is no one right way. Just breathe.

Answered 9/10/2013

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Dr. Elizabeth Howell answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Your: Your mind should quiet down immediately. Not! just notice what your mind does, don't control.

Answered 12/30/2013

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Dr. Scott Bobbitt answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Do: Do tell your doctor about every med you take--especially herbals and otcs.

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Dr. Scott Bobbitt answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Caution!: Caution! grapefruit and gf juice interfere with at least 85 known drugs because of furanocoumarins.

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If: If you take statin anti-cholesterol drugs, do not drink grapefruit juice or eat grapefruit!

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Christians:: Christians: sit in silence and listen to what god's spirit is saying to you. Don't strain to pray.

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Christians:: Christians: in prayer you talk to god. In meditation you listen for his quiet loving voice.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

“One: “one can not reflect in streaming water. Only those who know internal peace can give it to others.”.

Answered 10/29/2013

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Manifest: Manifest plainness, embrace simplicity, reduce selfishness, have few desires” lao tzu.

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Focus: Focus on: "never underestimate the power of a few committed individuals to change the world" m.Mead.

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Do know each of your meds and what it is for. Don't stop abot a med without first calling your doc.

Answered 12/4/2013

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: There are many great books also groups to help. Depends if you like solo or company.

Answered 12/6/2013

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: It's a myth that: meditation has to be based on religion.

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Start by thinking about something very enjoyable and get very involved in you mind in that thing.

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Think of something that makes you happy and go there in your mind and get active in that.

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Ignore: Do allow yourself time to meditate; don't make performance demands on yourself; just be.

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Try: Try an app to help guide you through meditation, create peace in yourself;reduce stress, live better.

Answered 12/29/2013

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Ignore: Attend a yoga session. There you will first learn to free your mind.

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Ignore: Study shows that meditation can lower blood pressure.

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Ignore: It is hard to achieve a relaxation response on a full stomach.

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Do remember that meditation is an individual practice and journey.

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Ignore: Meditation - you can't do it wrong... just keep doing it and you will see benefits.

Answered 6/13/2014

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Dr. Aurea Tomeski answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Think of others and do not focus on yourself.

Answered 6/24/2014

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Ignore: Creating Positive thoughts is a major part of meditation. Silence your mind & empower your intellect.

Answered 7/1/2014

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Ignore: Pick a quiet environment in order to have a good deep mediation time.

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Dr. Liesa Harte answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Meditation isn't an exercise in feeling uncomfortable. It's a, place of rest, stillness, comfort.

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Ignore: Do: find quiet place, comfortable environment. Don't: Rush yourself, drink caffeine.

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Dr. Dustin Colegrove answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Meditate every day, several times per day.

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Dr. Larry Eastburn answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: If you can meditate daily for 30 consecutive days you may be amazed at the overall health benefits.

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Ignore: Meditation is worth doing regularly, but don't expect dramatic or quick changes.

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Ignore: Do meditate everyday as it is good for body & mind . Don't find excuse for no time,Takes only10minut.

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Ignore: There are many ways to meditate. The only wrong way to meditate is to never do it.

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