Meditation

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Meditation Benefits Body and Mind



Many arthritis sufferers are trying non-traditional complementary remedies, such as meditation, to help reduce pain and discomfort.

Arthritis pain and disability have both a physical and a psychological component. People who cope best with their disease have found ways to address all of the factors that influence their pain. Pain relievers and anti-inflammatory drugs remain the mainstay of medical treatment for most moderate to severe arthritis. But adding yoga and meditation can bring a new dimension to pain relief and may even reduce the amount of medication you need.

The basics of meditation are often taught along with yoga, or you can find separate classes at colleges, community centers, or as part of mental health or cardiac rehabilitation programs.