[NEohioPAL] Drs. Oz and Roizen on Meditation

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Buddha may have been a vegetarian or, say some disciples, he may have  
eaten whatever he was offered, including vegetables, fruit and meats. But his  
eating style is not what we mean when we talk about the power of the 
"meditation  diet." 

A study in the journal Obesity reveals that folks who have higher  levels 
of the stress hormone cortisol in their hair (yup, stress even gets in  
there!) suffer from chronic stress, have larger waist circumferences (making  
their RealAge older), weigh more and have a higher body mass index.  

Whether stress comes first followed by weight gain, or extra pounds fuel  
your body's stress responses doesn't matter; we bet it's both. In studies at 
Dr.  Mike's Cleveland Clinic, taking an online stress-busting course 
resulted in a  three-quarter-pound weight loss each week for the eight weeks 
participants took  the course. 

So, if you're struggling to achieve a healthy weight, it's  time to try the 
stress-busting meditation diet. Bonus: You'll also have a  noticeably 
sharper memory and a clearer brain. 

Set aside times in your  schedule to meditate. Find a quiet environment; 
turn off cellphones and  disconnect from the internet. Then ... 

1. Sit in a comfortable position  with good posture. Breathe in through 
your nose slowly for four seconds and  exhale slowly through an open mouth, 
saying, "Om." Repeat. Over time, build up  to an eight-second exhale. 

2. Let your mind drift. Recognize thoughts as  they float by; let them 
drift away. You'll be dispelling stress and the cortisol  that packs on pounds. 
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