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Why Kinesiology Is Important to College Students

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As you go up the education ladder, you may experience more challenges. College can also be fun, but most often than not, it is a difficult place to be. In the US, statistics show that 30% of students drop out after their first year in college while a whopping 56% drop out after six years of being in college, studying a four-year major. While the statistics may not be the same in other countries, it can mean that college life can be very stressful.

But what is kinesiology, and how can it help college students?

In its simplest meaning, kinesiology is the study of movement. It is derived from the Greek words kinesis and logos, which mean movement and teaching. But to explain further, kinesiology is the study of body movements to provide information about the well-being of other organs and systems of the body. It primarily uses muscle testing techniques and traditional Chinese medicine to gain insight into any imbalance in the energy system of a person. Any imbalance in the energy system can eventually be reflected in the body, notably the muscles.

By promoting self-healing, kinesiology can restore balance within a person. Among students, kinesiology has the following benefits.

Stress Relief

ladyEntering college is a whole new experience for freshmen students. This can be the first time to be away from their parents. To some some of them, the experience can be so overwhelming. This can lead to stress. School requirements can also be tough, from quizzes to long exams and assignments. Students may spend time worrying a lot if they will pass or not. A kinesiologist will let students relax their minds and help them get good grades by enhancing their focus and concentration.

Mental Performance Enhancement

Besides improving focus and concentration, a kinesiologist can also help develop one’s potentials.  A student may not have realized before that he excel in some fields. His performance in school will surely improve. He may also discover some of his hidden talents.

 

Improvement of Confidence and Inner Strength

Lack of self-confidence and inner strength can be the best reasons students drop out of school. They believe that they do not have what it takes to finish their studies. But after helping them relax, concentrate, and enhance their mental performance, students can start trusting their abilities again.…

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Wonderful Benefits of Music during Meditation

Moises MathewsHealth, , ,

Because meditation has been practiced since the olden times by different cultures, its definition, techniques, and intended benefits may have many variations. Meditation is still prevalent in spiritual groups as it was in the olden times. It is done among Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims, Christians and other groups. During these modern times, aside from the religious inclination, meditation is mostly used for therapeutic purposes.

Meditation, as a therapeutic technique, can have many health benefits, physically, mentally, and emotionally. After each meditation, which should be done daily, there, and then, you can feel the inner peace and calm, which you have been longing for. Indeed, meditation is rejuvenating and can bring back the inner strength to face the challenges of life anew.

Music is therapeutic by itself too, and when combined with meditation, you may be able to duplicate their healing attributes. As such, meditation while listening to music have these fantastic benefits for our over-all wellness.

For Stress Relief

notesMeditation and music are individually used in the management of stress. And when used together, they should be more effective. Some kinds of music can help you reach the desired state of mind during meditation. As a result, you can gain inner peace, focus, and clarity of your thoughts.

Stress can emanate from many sources like mental fatigue, physical burnout, and emotional challenges. Incorporating meditation in your daily life can truly reinforce positivity, which can transcend to all aspects of your being.

For Emotional Health

Meditation is a powerful tool as a relaxation technique. While it is useful in managing stress, it can also be used in the treatment of sleep disorders, anxiety, and depression. Anxiety and depression can be characterized by decreased self-esteem. Meditation and music can bring back self-worth and understanding of oneself.

Meditation while listening to music can also create an environment of trust. This is evident in couples who meditate together while listening to music. Handling relationships better is one of the best things meditation can impart.

womanFor Mental Well-Being

Cognitive functions can be affected by stress. With meditation, cognitive functions such as the memory of details are enhanced. Students and workers can genuinely benefit from meditation. It can also increase the ability to reason and think clearly and flexibly.

Mood swings are evident among people who are stressed and can also lead to loss of attention and focus. Meditation can make you more focused on what you are doing, which can make you more productive and can lead to more positive things to come.

Physical Benefits

Meditation and music therapy are renown treatment techniques for pain. While music can divert the attention of people under pain, meditation is good for pain relief as well. In fact, meditation and music therapy are being used to treat post-surgery patients.

Meditation, along with listening to music, can improve in normalizing vital signs. They can enhance breathing patterns and lower blood pressure. By inducing sleep and regulating diet, meditation has many more benefits to the human body.…