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In reply to the discussion: Transcendental meditation? [View all]

Harold Turner

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7. TM is unique
Wed Sep 19, 2012, 04:45 PM
Sep 2012

Why is TM unique?
1. It's completely effortless, no degree of concentration or contemplation is involved.
2. According to independently published peer-reviewed research:

TM is the only meditation technique that research has shown can reduce heart disease.
TM is the only meditation technique that research has shown can decrease mortality
TM is the only meditation technique that research has shown can decrease the need for medical care utilization
TM s the only meditation technique that has been shown to reduce medical expenditures.
TM is the only meditation technique that has been shown to increase EEG brain wave coherence

All of the the above are based on what are known as "hard" measures, no subjective assessment involved in the results shown, only objective assessments which eliminates bias, etc.

To appreciate this it's important to know that an increase in EEG coherence has been shown by independently published peer-reviewed research to result in everything good about the brain, including but not limited to, increased IQ, faster reaction time, increased academic performance, increased moral reasoning.

3. If we want to consider "soft" measures where the opinions of the subjects are taken into consideration then this is what independently published peer-reviewed research shows:

TM increases Self-Actualization 3 times more than any other meditation or relaxation technique.
TM is the best technique to decrease anxiety, and decrease stress
TM is the best technique to reduce drug, alcohol and cigarette use.
TM technique is the only technique shown to improve the body’s reaction to stress.

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Transcendental meditation? [View all] brentspeak Sep 2012 OP
Brother (and his family) been doing it seriously for YEARS. elleng Sep 2012 #1
I've always wondered about TM zen_bohemian Sep 2012 #2
TM is unique Harold Turner Sep 2012 #7
Regardless of the name, any form of meditation is calming. You don't need to spend $, just do it. HopeHoops Sep 2012 #3
Agree 100% geardaddy Sep 2012 #6
needs a copycat Bucky Sep 2012 #4
Yes Definitely TM Worth Pursuing Harold Turner Sep 2012 #5
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