What is Meditation?
CATEGORY: Complementary and Alternative Medicines
TYPES:Generic: MeditationBrand:
Meditation is a discipline in which the mind is focused on an object of thought or awareness. It usually involves turning attention to a single point of reference. The practice may engender a higher state of consciousness.
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How do members experience Meditation?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anxious mood | 216 | 76 | |
| General health | 197 | 77 | |
| Pain | 97 | 32 | |
| Depressed mood | 28 | 14 | |
| Emotional lability | 25 | 2 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Stomach pain | 2 | |
| Anxious mood | 1 | |
| Balance problems | 1 | |
| Cold intolerance | 1 | |
| Dry mouth | 1 | |
| Excitability | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 4 | |
| Moderate | 6 | |
| Mild | 13 | |
| None | 176 |
Member evaluations
wildfire2windsong
evaluated on May 05, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for bipolar disorder: Major
- Side effects: None
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integrate
evaluated on Feb 21, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for mindfulness, self awareness, eating disorder, life direction, relationship clarity: Major
- Side effects: None
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ADN27
evaluated on Dec 11, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for spiritual enlightenment: Major
- Side effects: None
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