New Way to Stimulate Brain to Release Antioxidants

Neopallium writes "A joint research effort between researchers at the Burnham Institute for Medical Research in La Jolla, CA, and a team from Japan (Iwate University, Osaka City University, Gifu University, Iwate Medical University) has discovered a novel way to treat stroke and neurodegenerative disorders. This approach works by inducing nerve cells in the brain and the spine to release natural antioxidants that protect nerve cells from stress and free radicals that lead to neurodegenerative diseases."

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The Natural way - Breathing

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Art of Living is promoting breathing techniques which has similar effects. The main breathing technique is called Sudarshan Kriya, and I will heartily recommend it as an all-round way to promote better health in an unique, efficient and safe way.

More on research for Art of Living here: http://www.aolresearch.org

To pharaphrase the aolresearch-site:
Independent research has shown that SK&P significantly:

        * Reduce levels of stress (reduce cortisol - the "stress" hormone)
        * Benefit the immune system
        * Reduce cholesterol
        * Relieve anxiety and depression (mild, moderate and severe)
        * Increase anti-oxidant protection
        * Enhance brain function (increased mental focus, calmness and recovery from stressful stimuli)
        * Enhance health, well-being, and peace of mind