Telomeres, Telomerase & Meditation“Telomeres are sequences of DNA at the end of chromosomes that tend to get shorter every time a cell divides. When telomeres drop below a critical length, the cell can no longer divide properly and eventually dies. Telomerase is the enzyme that can rebuild and lengthen telomeres. Other studies suggest that telomerase activity may be a link between psychological stress and physical health.” – ScienceDaily
“We have found that meditation promotes positive psychological changes, and that meditators showing the greatest improvement on various psychological measures had the highest levels of telomerase,” said Clifford Saron, associate research scientist at the UC Davis Center for Mind and Brain.
Meditation has a direct effect on one’s sense of well-being leading to increased telomerase enzymes which according to some studies, slows aging. Why would a massage not contribute to increased telomerase enzyme? The person receiving the massage can easily find the same place in the mind while a soothing massage of the muscles releases endorphins enducing a deeper meditation and sense of well-being.
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