Meditation as Alternative Medicine

Meditation can be used as a form of alternative medicine. It is considered mind-body medicine and is prescribed by doctors for many various concerns, which according to the including National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine include

• Anxiety
• Pain
• Depression
• Mood and self-esteem problems
• Stress
• Insomnia
• Physical or emotional symptoms that may be associated with chronic illnesses and their treatment, such as:
  • Cardiovascular (heart) disease
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Cancer