Immunity Meditation

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Guided meditation for the immune system. This might sound strange to some but regular meditation and mindfulness can help support our immune system against disease.

Much research has been conducted into immunity and the role meditation can play in supporting our health. How does it work? Studies have shown that commitment to meditation has a positive impact on our immune response at a cellular level. In our cells we have telomeres. Telomeres form a cap-like protective shield over the end of each chromosome in our body. This cap-like shield protects the chromosome from deterioration during cell division. With each cell division that occurs, the length of the telomere shortens. Research shows that “accelerated telomere shortening is associated with early onset of many age-associated health problems, including coronary heart disease, heart failure, diabetes, increased cancer risk, and osteoporosis.”

So how exactly does guided meditation impact our telomeres? Meditation has been shown to increase telomerase activity, and the increase in this particular enzyme causes a reduction in telomere shortening. Put simply – meditation slows down cellular aging! “A groundbreaking review of research revealed that meditation increased telomerase activity—this randomised controlled trial shows how powerful a regular, daily meditation practice can be”.

Although telomeres and cellular aging seem more relevant to adults, a regular practice of guided meditation for the immune system can only be of benefit. When our little ones are sick, it can be a very challenging time. Often the best medicine is rest, love, and research backs this up – meditation! So here is a meditation to support your little ones when they get sick. This is appropriate for all ages (the really little ones can benefit from just listening).

If you would like more meditations, mindfulness scripts, and mantras to help support your child, browse our shop.

Enjoy!