How Meditation Therapy Improves Brain Health and Emotional Balance
Have you ever noticed that a few minutes of silence can completely change how you feel? In a world full of noise, screens, and stress, silence is now a rare treat. But science is now proving what ancient wisdom has long known: meditation therapy is a great way to improve brain health and emotional balance. We use this powerful practice as part of our holistic care at Ikyam Health to help you get mental clarity, emotional strength, and long-term health. The Science Behind Meditation and the Brain: Your brain isn’t “doing nothing” when you meditate. In fact, it is changing its wiring right now. Meditation on a regular basis increases the amount of grey matter in parts of the brain that control memory, learning, and emotions. It lowers activity in the amygdala, which is the part of the brain that controls stress and fear, and boosts the prefrontal cortex, which controls focus, decision-making, and compassion. Meditation is like exercise for your mind: it makes it stronger. It helps y...