Researchers (at NIH) took a group of 201 black men who already had heart disease and randomly assigned them to one of two groups over a nine year period. In one group they received training on Transcendental Meditation technique and the other control group received health education classes in traditional risk factors, including dietary modification and exercise.

All participants continued standard medications and other usual medical care.

The study found:
-A 47 percent reduction in the combination of death, heart attacks, and strokes in the participants
-Clinically significant (5 mm Hg average) reduction in blood pressure associated with decrease in clinical events
-Significant reductions in psychological stress in the high-stress subgroup

I am always a bit skeptical of these claims. I plan to look into this practice some more. I did notice that the Transcendental Mediation is a trademark of Maharishi Mashesh Yogi (Beatles guru) and of course he will sell you his secret method for the low prices listed below.

Course Fees for Instruction in the Transcendental Meditation Program in the United States:

* Adult course fee: $1500
* Full-time student: $750
* Those in financial need, for example, retired people on fixed income, and single parents in need: $750
* Couple: $1500 + $750 for partner
* Children under 18 (if learning to meditate with a parent): $375

His website: Transcendental Mediation

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