CosBeauty Magazine #88

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tHe SCIeNCe
OF MeDItatION
Sinking softly into a warm bubble bath is not an exercise in selfindulgence;
it’s practising much-needed self-care and can enhance your
body’s function and mental health. Often cited as a form of meditation,
taking some ‘me’ time to close your eyes and be soothed by the scent of
a warm bath for half an hour is a powerful way to realign your thoughts,
declutter your mind and quash negativity. While a clear defi nition of
meditation is hard to pin down, research has shown that daily meditation
lessens the production of the stress hormone cortisol. It also activates the
autonomic nervous system, which is responsible for involuntary functions
such as digestion and blood pressure, often negatively affected by stress.
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