An antibody catalogue from a major supplier of antibodies will offer several antibodies of the same substance. Some will be polyclonal and some monoclonal. Choosing between these two types is the first decision a researcher has to make.Polyclonal antibodies are cheaper, because they are much simpler to produce. Animals are injected with the substance of interest. The animals produce antibodies, which are released into the blood. Serum is...more
Herbs are natures gift to us which are very beneficial to us. Ginko Biloba falls under the category of herbal remedies but still is advised only after doctors prescription because it has many side effects which are mentioned below:1. Ginko Biloba have anti clogging effect and increases the circulation so it should be taken care when using it along the blood diluting drugs because the result may be serious and dangerous.2. Pregnant women and...more
Here you find a general definition of meditation, and an easy meditation technique is explained.Meditation is a group of mental training techniques .You can use meditation to improve mental health and capacities, and also to help improve the physical health. Some of these techniques are very simple, so you can learn them from a book or an article; others require guidance by a qualified meditation teacher. WHAT IS MEDITATIONMost techniques called meditation include these components:1. You sit or lie in a relaxed position.2. You breathe regularly. You breathe in deep enough to get enough oxygen. When you breathe out, you relax your muscles so that your lungs are well emptied, but without straining.3. You stop thinking about everyday problems and matters.4. You concentrate your thoughts upon some sound, some word you repeat, some image, some abstract concept or some feeling. Your whole attention should be pointed at the object you have chosen to concentrate upon.5. If some foreign thoughts creep in, you just stop this foreign thought, and go back to the object of meditation.The different meditation techniques differ according to the degree of concentration, and how foreign thoughts...more
I've just finished my meditation practice for the day in a nearby park. The weather and temperature were near perfect for an October evening.My body now feels relaxed from head to toe. I was practicing the Falun Dafa exercises that so many have gained similar and greater benefits from.As I sit here with this totally relaxed and awesome feeling, I...more
Meditation is the most important practice for calming the mind. A calm mind can lead to a healthy, happy and successful life. It can cure diseases and speed up healing processes. We describe the simple technique below called prana-dharana. Prana in Sanskrit stands for the air that we breathe. It is the most basic act of life which starts from birth...more
Meditation is good for your heart. This is the message recently (in the year of 2006) conveyed by the Archives of Internal Medicine. The study reported that transcendental meditation (TM), a relaxation technique, reduced the risk factors of coronary heart disease in a 4-month clinical trial. Significantly reduced insulin resistance and lower blood pressure were found for patients who meditated. These patients also had more stable functioning of the autonomic nervous system that controls heart and other involuntary muscles. There is closed relationship between stress, meditation, and heart health. It is evident that severe emotional and physical stress raises adrenalin levels or sympathetic drive, which in turn can lead to higher blood pressure or in worst case, may even transiently impair the ability of the heart to contract well. Stress can also cause the body to become less responsive to insulin, which is a hormone that controls the amount of sugar in the body. If you are already pre-diabetic or have metabolic syndrome, risk factors for heart disease, this condition will worsen. Meditation or any activity that can reduce stress levels is useful to improve blood pressure or...more
It isn't always necessary to sit in silence with crossed legs in order to meditate or benefit from the meditation. Walking meditation is an excellent example of this. Walking meditation requires the use of focus much in the same way as other types of...more
So you think that meditation is a more effective way of going to sleep than counting sheep? Well for some, that may be true. However, for those who practice meditation with a strong conviction, the benefits of meditation are far greater than being...more
Stress is often referred to as the curse of modern era. Meditation is one of the proven methods for stress management. Meditation is a natural healing therapy, famous for its multifarious effects on a person. The routine practice of meditation...more
Every year, we are witness to ever-increasing numbers of Americans who die from strokes, heart attacks and other stress-related ailments.This tells us several things. For one, it tells us that our everyday lives are filled with all kinds of pressures...more
The power of spiritual development meditations have many aspects that help us. The way we open ourselves up to get clear and precise messages during a guided meditation is to open our chakras. In the process of opening our chakras we are increasing...more
When most people think of meditation, they simply think of monks that live in caves or monasteries, spending their time sitting cross-legged on the floor. Many people don't realize all the benefits of meditation and don't take the time to try it for...more