Veterans of the Iraq/Afghanistan wars showed a 50 percent reduction in their symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after just eight weeks of practicing the stress-reducing Transcendental Meditation technique, according to a pilot study published this week in Military Medicine. Transcendental Meditation produced significant reductions in stress, depression, and marked improvements in relationships and overall quality of life. Based on these, and previous findings, researchers suggest the TM technique warrants further study for combat-related PTSD.

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