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“Meditation has been shown to reduce rumination and its negative effects, however, and influences the gene expression of as many as 500 genes, many of which are in the brain. In this clip, Dr. Roland Griffiths and Dr. Rhonda Patrick discuss the effects of meditation on gene expression.”

“The late Dr. Roland Griffiths refers to psilocybin-assisted therapy as a "crash course" in meditation, abruptly shifting consciousness to reveal alternative ways of perceiving reality.”

“A meta-analysis of 47 studies involving more than 3,500 people found mindfulness meditation moderately effective at reducing anxiety, depression, and pain. Learn more about how meditation mediates the effects of stress in this podcast from Dr. Rhonda Patrick.”

“In this episode, Dr. Rhonda Patrick chats with Dr. Darya Rose and Kevin Rose. They chat about Darya's fascinating experience on a 10-day silent meditation retreat at Spirit Rock Meditation Center where she spent around 7 hours a day doing seated meditation, intermingled with another 6 hours a day of walking meditation.”

“A flotation tank is another means of focusing the mind by eliminating all external physical stimuli. In this clip, Tim Ferriss discusses his experience with flotation tanks and his desire to continue experimenting with this form of meditation.”

“Cognitive behavioral therapy and meditation are effective strategies for managing stress and may result in improved sleep. In this clip, Dr. Matthew Walker discusses how anxiety affects sleep and identifies ways to manage that stress to improve sleep.”

“BDNF participates in the mind-body connection Yoga is an ancient Indian practice that engages the mind and body through physical poses, breathing techniques, and meditation. Robust scientific evidence has demonstrated that yoga benefits both mental and physical health.”

“Long-term meditation and mindfulness practices may allow us to disconnect from the sympathetic nervous system, the body's fight-or-flight response system, and tap into the parasympathetic nervous system.”

“Create a wind-down routine with relaxing activities like reading, meditation, or light stretching before bed. Manage stress by practicing mindfulness, deep breathing, or journaling to reduce pre-sleep anxiety.”

“Various ancient practices, including meditation, hot yoga, and sauna, may aid in the treatment of depression. Whether the medical community will embrace these lifestyle interventions remains to be seen.”