MEDITAÇÃO: uma análise das alterações nos níveis de cortisol em alunos pré-vestibulandos do ensino médio

Abstract

Meditation is now considered one of the main natural practices for combating stress. Its functions are associated with various types of body positions related to breathing and relaxation techniques, which consist of providing quality of life, concentration, and stimulating the body's natural defenses. It works to reduce the level of cortisol (stress hormone) as well as various types of diseases, especially cancer, cardiovascular diseases, among others. Studies reveal that psychological stress triggers the release of norepinephrine and cortisol, which upset the balance of immune cells. The aim of this study is to inform some of the beneficial effects of meditation. The results show that meditation can be involved in the decrease of the plasmatic cortisol level induced by stress as well as several related pathologies: Methodology used was the Qualitative Bibliographic Research.