How to Bring the Guru to You
Lofty mountain palaces. Flowing white robes. Incense. Candles. No, it’s not Valentine’s Day—it’s meditation.
OK, it’s not really meditation, but it’s sort of the Western stereotype of meditation that keeps us from actually trying it. Some people meditate to get in touch with their Higher Selves, be more spiritual, be more creative. Others try it to strengthen their “Doctor Within”:
“Can ancient Indian spirituality help treat cardiovascular disease? Advocates of Transcendental Meditation say it can lower blood pressure, reduce arterial clogging and even cut death rates. Some research backs these claims, but the most supportive data come from scientists with ties to the movement. Cardiologists say it may work, but note its high costs in time and money.”
Meditating for Heart Health By LAURA JOHANNES Wall Street Journal March 7, 2006; Page D6
Unfortunately, Medical Science tends to poo-poo alternatives. I’m not saying that we should accept every New-Age wacko idea out there. I just think it’s silly to reject something outright just because it doesn’t involve drugs or surgery.
The cardiologists admit that meditation may work, but say that it has high costs in time and money? Really. That statement highlights one of the problems with an Outside-In approach to health. As a culture, we think $2400 is expensive to learn about meditation and prevention, but it’s all too common to wait for a heart attack and have bypass surgery. How much does a double bypass cost? Certainly more than $2400.
Stress is a killer. It’s also a big risk factor for heart disease. Stress chemicals circulating through the body cause all kinds of problems, including chronic inflammation. Reducing the stress and the inflammation would probably make more sense as a long-term health and wellness strategy.
We definitely need help when it comes to planning for our health. Most people are at best confused about what “watch your diet and exercise” means, much less able to keep up with it day to day in their busy lives. And make them sit quiet and still for twenty minutes twice a day. Forget it. But there is something a lot easier to do that gives you tremendous heart benefits.
If meditation and medication aren’t your bag, don’t get stressed out…there is another option.
A great place to start your long-neglected journey to better health (or enhance your current wellness program) is by starting the Core Four. Check it out here
http://www.drvinceonline.com/corefour
The Core Four includes three powerful pro-heart supplements. CoQ10, for antioxidant and heart function; Magnesium, for blood pressure, normal rhythm and reducing stress; and most importantly, Pharmaceutical-grade Fish Oil, for anti-flammatory Omega-3 Fats that protect against hardening of the arteries, heart attack, stroke…and help to lower blood pressure, cholesterol and triglycerides (just to name a few).
It’s not exactly a Guru-in-a-Bottle, but it’s darn close. And it’ll help your “Doctor Within” rebuild and protect your heart, so that you can eat right, exercise, meditate, or anything else you want to do (for a lot longer than you would without it).
Live Enthused,
Dr. Vince
PS. You can read the entire article about meditation and heart health at
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB114170361549391174.html?mod=djemHL
PS.2 If you want to meditate on your decision, that’s fine. Then uncross your legs and float on over to http://www.drvinceonline.com/corefour
OK, it’s not really meditation, but it’s sort of the Western stereotype of meditation that keeps us from actually trying it. Some people meditate to get in touch with their Higher Selves, be more spiritual, be more creative. Others try it to strengthen their “Doctor Within”:
“Can ancient Indian spirituality help treat cardiovascular disease? Advocates of Transcendental Meditation say it can lower blood pressure, reduce arterial clogging and even cut death rates. Some research backs these claims, but the most supportive data come from scientists with ties to the movement. Cardiologists say it may work, but note its high costs in time and money.”
Meditating for Heart Health By LAURA JOHANNES Wall Street Journal March 7, 2006; Page D6
Unfortunately, Medical Science tends to poo-poo alternatives. I’m not saying that we should accept every New-Age wacko idea out there. I just think it’s silly to reject something outright just because it doesn’t involve drugs or surgery.
The cardiologists admit that meditation may work, but say that it has high costs in time and money? Really. That statement highlights one of the problems with an Outside-In approach to health. As a culture, we think $2400 is expensive to learn about meditation and prevention, but it’s all too common to wait for a heart attack and have bypass surgery. How much does a double bypass cost? Certainly more than $2400.
Stress is a killer. It’s also a big risk factor for heart disease. Stress chemicals circulating through the body cause all kinds of problems, including chronic inflammation. Reducing the stress and the inflammation would probably make more sense as a long-term health and wellness strategy.
We definitely need help when it comes to planning for our health. Most people are at best confused about what “watch your diet and exercise” means, much less able to keep up with it day to day in their busy lives. And make them sit quiet and still for twenty minutes twice a day. Forget it. But there is something a lot easier to do that gives you tremendous heart benefits.
If meditation and medication aren’t your bag, don’t get stressed out…there is another option.
A great place to start your long-neglected journey to better health (or enhance your current wellness program) is by starting the Core Four. Check it out here
http://www.drvinceonline.com/corefour
The Core Four includes three powerful pro-heart supplements. CoQ10, for antioxidant and heart function; Magnesium, for blood pressure, normal rhythm and reducing stress; and most importantly, Pharmaceutical-grade Fish Oil, for anti-flammatory Omega-3 Fats that protect against hardening of the arteries, heart attack, stroke…and help to lower blood pressure, cholesterol and triglycerides (just to name a few).
It’s not exactly a Guru-in-a-Bottle, but it’s darn close. And it’ll help your “Doctor Within” rebuild and protect your heart, so that you can eat right, exercise, meditate, or anything else you want to do (for a lot longer than you would without it).
Live Enthused,
Dr. Vince
PS. You can read the entire article about meditation and heart health at
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB114170361549391174.html?mod=djemHL
PS.2 If you want to meditate on your decision, that’s fine. Then uncross your legs and float on over to http://www.drvinceonline.com/corefour
posted by Dr. Vince at Tuesday, March 07, 2006
