Therapeutic Value Of Meditation

Though there are reasons to think that maybe meditation techniques do help healthwise (this blog has alerted to some research to show that it may, see also here, and here and also here) So it is important to recognise that these are indicative but as yet the methodological issues haven't been resolved, according to this study, to give a green light, rather it is more an amber light.

'This report's conclusions shouldn't be taken as a sign that meditation doesn't work,' Bond says. 'Many uncertainties surround the practice of meditation. For medical practitioners who are seeking to make evidence-based decisions regarding the therapeutic value of meditation, the report shows that the evidence is inconclusive regarding its effectiveness.' For the general public, adds Ospina, 'this research highlights that choosing to practice a particular meditation technique continues to rely solely on individual experiences and personal preferences, until more conclusive scientific evidence is produced.'

Of course this is research largely about medical and cognitive benefits; the spiritual benefits and pitfalls are another thing.
Therapeutic Value Of Meditation Unproven, Says Study: