There has been an increase in chronic illnesses and obesity as well as psychological disorders in young adults in America. Many healthcare dollars are being invested in finding solutions for these. I want to propose a simple but effective method to achieve many benefits at little cost and no side effects. Do you want to know this amazing solution? It is a simple practice called mediation. I feel it is important for meditation and mindfulness to be taught to middle schoolers and high schoolers across America. Recently there has been a renewed interest in meditation, and scientists have found evidence that meditation actually works on the human body, and calms you down. Just like exercise is vital to your body, meditation is vital to your state …show more content…
In the stressful and chaotic world middle and high schoolers live in, anxiety and depression have skyrocketed. Psychiatric care is hard to find, and outrageously expensive. Many of the “medical remedies” for mental illnesses have been proven to cause terrible side effects on the user. Both students, and adults should meditate for at least 15 minutes a day, on a daily basis, to relieve stress, and live a better life.
Meditation has been practiced since ancient times, by many cultures around the world. There are many ways to meditate: focusing on the present, breathing consciously in and out, chanting and being aware of one’s thoughts like an observer. Though it needs some practice, even small periods done on a daily basis go a long way. But is it all a hype? Let us look at the proof. Many studies have shown that meditation can affect heart rate, and other