What does stress do to impulse control? Decision-making? Is the Transcendental Meditation technique an effective antidote? Dr. William Stixrud is a renowned clinical neuropsychologist in Washington, D.C., an adjunct faculty member at Children’s National Medical Center, and a consultant to the National Institutes of Health, Divisions of Neuropsychology and Metabolic Disorders. He specializes in the neuropsychological assessment of children, adolescents, and adults with learning, attentional/executive, and/or emotional disorders.
10 minute overview of the PBS documentary "Qigong - Ancient Chinese Healing for the 21st Century" by Francesco Garri Garripoli. Visit the Qigong Institute http://www.qigonginstitute.org for more information on Qigong and Tai Chi and how to take responsiblity for your own health.
Qigong is a form of moving meditation and one of the most profound health practices ever invented by mankind. A combination of gentle movement, deep abdominal breathing, and clearing the mind puts your autonomic nervous system into the relaxation response (regeneration, relaxation) mode. A primary outcome of the practice is a reduction in stress, increase in the size of blood vessels, and enhanced immune system.
Transcendental Meditation explained by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi at Lake Louise, Canada 1968. This historic talk brings understanding to the nature of inner life. Maharishi says that practicing the Transcendental Meditation Technique is a way to help dissolve stresses and to quickly enjoy life to the maximum.
A study conducted at Kansas State University, which included 13,000 students, found that over the 13-year period of time, the percentage of students with depression rose from 21 percent to 41 percent. The percentage of suicidal students rose from 5 to 9 percent, and students with stress and anxiety problems rose from 36 to 62 percent.