Melatonin, which has been
cited in recent studies to help reduce breast and prostate tumours,
has also been linked to the practice of meditation.
As melatonin is produced by
the pineal gland and is only carried out during periods of darkness
as its formation is interrupted when light reaches the eye,
meditation may effect melatonin rhythms.
Meditation is a way of
relaxing and meditation practised over a period of time is highly
effective in reducing the harmful effects of stress, which can often
be a cause of untold strain to the immune system.
Health benefits from mind/body
interventions such as relaxation and meditation have been researched
to find evidence as to the interconnectedness of the mind and body.
Entitled as the field of psychoneuroimmunology and playing an
important role in the management of stress, it is possible to
increase the response of the immune system to combat infection, and
in this way, it can also help to inhibit growth of malignant tumours.
