TM UK Blog - Health and WellnessTM UK Blog - Health and WellnessTM proves Cameron Diaz wrong — for good!Mark Heathhttps://uk.tm.org/blog-health-wellness/-/asset_publisher/PEXz6kDD8Gc5/blog/id/30822342015-02-25T16:46:04Z2015-02-12T20:48:49ZFor quite some time, Cameron Diaz had known instinctively that meditation had something to offer her. But after trying out several techniques and seeing none of them bring any lasting, positive effect, she was ready to give up. “I knew there...Mark Heath2015-02-12T20:48:49ZTM can help heal HIV patientsLakshmi Simmonshttps://uk.tm.org/blog-health-wellness/-/asset_publisher/PEXz6kDD8Gc5/blog/id/29109102014-12-10T10:38:05Z2014-12-08T11:31:28ZAccording to the MailOnline, HIV infection statistics in the UK are extremely alarming. The number of people in the UK infected with HIV has reached an all-time high - nearly 110,000 people are living with the condition but around a quarter of the population who are infected are unaware and passing the virus to others through...Lakshmi Simmons2014-12-08T11:31:28ZInterview: Dr. Bech on medicine and meditationLakshmi Simmonshttps://uk.tm.org/blog-health-wellness/-/asset_publisher/PEXz6kDD8Gc5/blog/id/26439322014-07-31T15:17:01Z2014-05-11T13:19:42ZDr. Charlotte Bech is a Danish doctor who has worked in several areas of medicine, including the field of obstetrics (with a degree from the University of Copenhagen). She is...Lakshmi Simmons2014-05-11T13:19:42ZDaily Mail Journalist Transforms Her Life and Workplace with MeditationMichael Sullivanhttps://uk.tm.org/blog-health-wellness/-/asset_publisher/PEXz6kDD8Gc5/blog/id/2243902014-07-31T15:10:40Z2013-03-11T16:12:33Z"I wish I'd been taught this at school – it's the best life skill I've ever learned." Daily Mail feature writer Marianne Power says Transcendental Meditation has helped her to combat stress, sleep better and perform better at work. Marianne learned the TM technique last summer after a...Michael Sullivan2013-03-11T16:12:33Z"I’m happier than I’ve ever been in my life"Michael Sullivanhttps://uk.tm.org/blog-health-wellness/-/asset_publisher/PEXz6kDD8Gc5/blog/id/2244042014-07-31T15:11:08Z2013-03-11T16:12:34ZRussell Brand Credits Meditation with Helping Him Cope with Divorce The Sun 20th June 2012 His divorce finalises in a couple of weeks but Russell Brand admits he’s never been...Michael Sullivan2013-03-11T16:12:34ZDr Mehmet Oz: How to Maximise Potential and Prevent Burnout in the WorkplaceMichael Sullivanhttps://uk.tm.org/blog-health-wellness/-/asset_publisher/PEXz6kDD8Gc5/blog/id/2244182014-07-31T15:07:56Z2013-03-11T16:12:34ZLeading American medic recommends meditation in the workplace as a smart investment for CEOs wishing to sustainably 'turbocharge' their organisation. For Sir Alan Sugar, the UK’s TV business guru, the key to motivating apprentices is hard work and tough talk, but according to Dr Mehmet Oz, a leading American scientist and medic <a href="http://www.weforum.org/s?s=Dr+Mehmet+Oz" target="_blank" title="Mehmet Oz...Michael Sullivan2013-03-11T16:12:34ZDavid Lynch Foundation launches in UKMichael Sullivanhttps://uk.tm.org/blog-health-wellness/-/asset_publisher/PEXz6kDD8Gc5/blog/id/2244252014-07-31T15:05:56Z2013-03-11T16:12:35ZThursday 26 April saw the eagerly-awaited UK launch of the David Lynch Foundation, which was established in the USA by the film director 5 years ago to fund courses in Transcendental Meditation for young...Michael Sullivan2013-03-11T16:12:35ZOprah’s TV show creates record interest in Transcendental MeditationMichael Sullivanhttps://uk.tm.org/blog-health-wellness/-/asset_publisher/PEXz6kDD8Gc5/blog/id/2244322014-07-31T15:04:53Z2013-03-11T16:12:35ZOprah's recent TV show featuring Transcendental Meditation and the town of Fairfield, Iowa, where thousands practise the technique each day, has generated immense interest in Transcendental Meditation in the USA, where...Michael Sullivan2013-03-11T16:12:35ZTranscendental Meditation: an Effective Antidote to Rising Stress Levels in SchoolsMichael Sullivanhttps://uk.tm.org/blog-health-wellness/-/asset_publisher/PEXz6kDD8Gc5/blog/id/2244552014-07-31T15:00:19Z2013-03-11T16:12:36ZJournal of Instructional Psychology With record...Michael Sullivan2013-03-11T16:12:36ZWebMD: How to Improve Your Physical and Mental Health NaturallyMichael Sullivanhttps://uk.tm.org/blog-health-wellness/-/asset_publisher/PEXz6kDD8Gc5/blog/id/2244842014-07-31T14:56:30Z2013-03-11T16:12:36ZThe world's leading medical website explores the considerable body of research on the health benefits of Transcendental Meditation. WebMD - the Magazine, October 2011 Marisa McGinnis is one of many individuals whose life and health have been transformed by Transcendental Meditation (TM), reports Web MD, the award-winning website for medical and health information. Two years ago, Marisa, a...Michael Sullivan2013-03-11T16:12:36ZHigh Medical Costs Decrease Significantly after Five Years of Transcendental MeditationMichael Sullivanhttps://uk.tm.org/blog-health-wellness/-/asset_publisher/PEXz6kDD8Gc5/blog/id/2244932014-07-31T14:54:08Z2013-03-11T16:12:37ZAmerican Journal of Health Promotion, Autumn 2011 According to a newly published Canadian study, the medical costs of treating people with consistently high healthcare needs was reduced by 28 percent after an average of five years practice of the...Michael Sullivan2013-03-11T16:12:37ZAlternative treatment for traumatised soldiers - CNNMichael Sullivanhttps://uk.tm.org/blog-health-wellness/-/asset_publisher/PEXz6kDD8Gc5/blog/id/2245802014-07-31T14:34:25Z2013-03-11T16:12:39ZCNN, The Washington Post and other American media reported on gala events in New York City and other Washington, DC, earlier this month which drew celebrities, scientists, doctors, and huge crowds to promote the use of Transcendental Meditation (TM) as an antidote to the epidemic of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that is afflicting large numbers of Iraq and...Michael Sullivan2013-03-11T16:12:39ZBrilliant minds: What leading businessmen and virtuoso musicians have in commonMichael Sullivanhttps://uk.tm.org/blog-health-wellness/-/asset_publisher/PEXz6kDD8Gc5/blog/id/2245872014-07-31T14:32:55Z2013-03-11T16:12:40ZNew research shows that professional classical musicians’ brains are highly developed in a way that makes them more alert, eager to learn, open-minded, calm, and playful. The same traits have previously been found among world-class athletes, top-level managers, and individuals who practise Transcendental Meditation. These traits are collectively referred to as "high...Michael Sullivan2013-03-11T16:12:40ZMeditation: Don't Leave Home Without It!Michael Sullivanhttps://uk.tm.org/blog-health-wellness/-/asset_publisher/PEXz6kDD8Gc5/blog/id/2245942014-07-31T15:56:17Z2013-03-11T16:12:40Zguardian.co.uk: comment is free Wednesday 18 May 2011 A Daily Dose of Meditation Is a Route to Spiritual Joy and Mental Health. The psychiatrist Dr Norman Rosenthal, best known for describing seasonal affective disorder (SAD), believes meditation is an essential daily habit. Addressing a seminar on Meditation and Mental Health in London this month – organised by Meditatio, the outreach programme of the World Community for Christian Meditation – Rosenthal said...Michael Sullivan2013-03-11T16:12:40ZTransforming the lives of Colombia's street childrenMichael Sullivanhttps://uk.tm.org/blog-health-wellness/-/asset_publisher/PEXz6kDD8Gc5/blog/id/2246122014-07-31T14:28:36Z2013-03-11T16:12:41ZThe dynamism, love and immense enthusiasm, that radiates from Father Gabriel Mejia makes one realise how he has been so successful in helping the abandoned street children in Colombia. Over the last 25 years his Centres (Fundacion Hogares Claret) have helped tens of thousands of children find a way to live healthy, happy and purposeful lives. <a...Michael Sullivan2013-03-11T16:12:41ZCan meditation significantly improve academic standards in schools?Michael Sullivanhttps://uk.tm.org/blog-health-wellness/-/asset_publisher/PEXz6kDD8Gc5/blog/id/2246192014-07-31T14:27:27Z2013-03-11T16:12:41ZNew research shows that the Transcendental Meditation technique may be an effective approach in improving academic achievement amongst low-performing students by as much as 40 per cent. The study published in the journal Education was conducted with 189 high school students, aged 12 to 14, who were below proficiency level in English and...Michael Sullivan2013-03-11T16:12:41ZPeace Palace for Belfast wins support of Northern Ireland GovernmentMichael Sullivanhttps://uk.tm.org/blog-health-wellness/-/asset_publisher/PEXz6kDD8Gc5/blog/id/2246352014-07-31T14:24:31Z2013-03-11T16:12:42ZA £10m project to create lasting peace for Northern Ireland is under way. Construction of a Peace Palace will take place on land purchased by an international charity exactly on the "Peace Line" which traverses Belfast. The Government of Northern Ireland supports the project and full planning permission has been granted for two beautiful buildings housing offices, shops, a...Michael Sullivan2013-03-11T16:12:42ZThe Resilient Warrior: Healing the Hidden Wounds of War with MeditationMichael Sullivanhttps://uk.tm.org/blog-health-wellness/-/asset_publisher/PEXz6kDD8Gc5/blog/id/2246722014-07-31T15:52:02Z2013-03-11T16:12:43ZAs one of the last surviving American World War II fighter pilots, Jerry Yellin, 86, is a great inspiration to younger would-be servicemen. He was decorated with the highest awards for bravery in combat missions over the Pacific, but the former Army Corps captain’s greatest interest lies in inspiring those who are leaving combat and re-entering society; those who must bear the hidden wounds of war in the midst of everyday life. Because he, like many war veterans,...Michael Sullivan2013-03-11T16:12:43ZHow Meditation Can Help Veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress DisorderMichael Sullivanhttps://uk.tm.org/blog-health-wellness/-/asset_publisher/PEXz6kDD8Gc5/blog/id/2246812014-07-31T15:54:40Z2013-03-11T16:12:44ZFilmmaker David Lynch is teaming up with celebrities and war veterans to launch "Operation Warrior Wellness", a meditation-based programme to help veterans overcome stress-related disorders. At the upcoming benefit event, Change Begins Within, Lynch will be joined by Clint Eastwood, Russell Simmons, Mehmet Oz, Russell Brand, Katy Perry, Donna...Michael Sullivan2013-03-11T16:12:44ZAustralian study on ADHD drug safety prompts alternative approachMichael Sullivanhttps://uk.tm.org/blog-health-wellness/-/asset_publisher/PEXz6kDD8Gc5/blog/id/2248002014-07-31T13:42:50Z2013-03-11T16:12:48ZAn important new study into ADHD by the government of Western Australia has found that “long-term use of drugs such as Ritalin and dexamphetamine may not improve a child’s social and emotional well-being or academic performance.” The findings published in February 2010 have renewed calls for alternative approaches to be used...Michael Sullivan2013-03-11T16:12:48Z