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Review
. 2021 Dec;50(12):2427-2438.
doi: 10.18502/ijph.v50i12.7925.

Effects of Heartfulness Meditation Practices on Control of Alzheimer's Disease: A Comprehensive Review

Kamaraj Arunachalam  1 , Kalyana Sundaram Chandran  1
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Review

Effects of Heartfulness Meditation Practices on Control of Alzheimer's Disease: A Comprehensive Review

Kamaraj Arunachalam et al. Iran J Public Health. 2021 Dec.

Abstract

Background: Progressive stress levels, aging and less care on mental health among adults lead to a decline in neurophysiological functioning and diminish the performance of working memory. Regular practice of meditation through Heartfulness will enhance mental health and thereby considerably reduce the risks of Alzheimer's disease.

Methods: This review article was carried out from the literature available on databases such as PubMed, MED-LINE, Web of Science and Research Gate until May 2020. A qualitative analysis of the impact of Heartfulness meditation on people with chronic insomnia, students of different age groups, Heartfulness meditation practitioners and caregivers were summarized.

Results: From the survey results of selected 10 articles, it has been observed that the people who were practicing meditation through Heartfulness gain emotional wellness, joy, sound sleep pattern and reduction of stress, tension and anger. Moreover, the level of brain waves of the practitioners, especially alpha and delta activities in the brain were increased and there was a tremendous change in neuroplasticity among the practitioners.

Conclusion: Regular practice of meditation through Heartfulness improves the cognitive ability of the practitioners, with improved neurophysiological functions and suppresses the risks of Alzheimer's diseases.

Keywords: Alzheimer’s disease; Heartfulness meditation; Literature; Qualitative research.

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