Meditation for Hypertension The most common disease in the
United States is hypertension, sometimes referred to as high
blood pressure. It can bring problems in circulation to the
heart and put strain on the heart muscle. The most dangerous
form of hypertension is one that has not yet been diagnosed,
because damaging or even life-threatening effects can take place
without the person’s knowing anything is wrong. Hypertension can
lead to heart attacks or stroke and can adversely affect other
serious medical conditions. Meditation can be helpful in
managing hypertension, as complementary therapy used in
conjunction with your doctor’s recommendations. Why Use
Meditation for Hypertension? Meditation practiced regularly has
been shown to relieve stress—a significant factor that can cause
hypertension. Stress can come from the pressures of work and
everyday life or from an external, sudden occurrence, such as an
accident, the death of a loved one, or a diagnosis of a serious
illness. Meditation is believed to offer