The power of a 5-minute morning pause

The 2024 study cited below focused on 64 patients with End Stage renal Disease in Jordan.

Alhawatmeh H, Najadat I, Hweidi I, Abuhammad S. The impact of mindfulness meditation on pro-inflammatory biomarkers in patients with end-stage renal disease: A randomized trial. SAGE Open Med. 2024 Dec 18;12:20503121241308995. doi: 10.1177/20503121241308995. PMID: 39713266; PMCID: PMC11660067.

Here is a summary of the outcome.

Results:

Compared to the control condition, mindfulness meditation led to statistically significant reductions in C-reactive protein and tumor necrosis factor over time but a nonsignificant effect on interleukine-6.

Conclusion:

Study’s results support the evidence-based practice recommendation of adding mindfulness meditation as a complementary treatment to the nurse’s care plans for patients with end-stage renal disease.

Note that these results were identified in patients who were struggling with major disease. Imagine what benefits can be achieved in a body that is not compromised or weakened by chronic ill health. This is why my recommendation is for everyone to adopt this measure.

I encourage you to read the details of the study since the 6 components of Smith’s mindfulness meditation are outlined and explained.

Your breath is available to you anytime, anywhere, without cost.

Use it to improve and maintain your health.

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