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are taking. She’ll be shocked when you tell her you meditate. Perhaps you can help her take up meditating (and get off of her daily meds). Meditating just makes you happier. Period. 5. GIVES AMAZING HEALTH BENEFITS Meditation boosts your immune system. It also decreases pain/ inflammation, increases blood flow, and slows down your heart rate. When we are in a state of fear, 116 | Eydis Magazine worry, or anxiety, our heart pumps faster and becomes overworked. Meditating slows that down and reduces fatigue and stress. 6. KEEPS YOU CALMER Women who meditate daily are calmer on days when life throws us curveballs. For most women, this is every day! They can handle these stressful situations with clearer thinking and without getting too frazzled or out of control. Perfect for those PMS days. 7. HELPS YOU GET HEALTHY FOR FREE Meditating is free! It’s simple and it can be quick. If you are just beginning, I recommend using a recording. Just put on some headphones, sit back, listen and relax. My favorite one is a guided, fifteen-minute recording and you can get it for free. Simply email me: [email protected]. While some people like to take up to thirty minutes or more a day to meditate, you can effectively do it in less time, just