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Introduction
Regular meditational practice is an efficient tool, both for healing and maintaining good health. Modern scientifie research has now established that there is no denying the fact that sick people do get well by harnessing the psychic forces through mental imagery. In fact, a new discipline called psycho-neuro-immnunology has entered the field of modern research. The body's natural defence mechanisms against infection, contagions, toxicity and other pathologie cal disorders constitute the immune system of the body. Immunology, thus, means scientific study of body's defences and resistance to infection etc. The new discipline, therefore, is the study of inter-relations between the immune system, the brain and the psychical forces probably hidden in the subconscious portion of the mind. Innate Immunity
Lymphocytes are the principal cells of the innate immune system. They operate in close association with the phagocytes which can engulf and inactivate microorganisms. The bone-marrow, the thymus, spleen and some lymphoid nodules produce the lymphocytes. The produ. ction, activation and immune response is a highly complex process involving finely balanced relationships between many organs of the body.
Neuro-immunologists have, after elaborate study of men under stress, established that the immunity can be seriously affected by one's moods and attitudes, and there is a significant lowering in the functioning of this system under stress. Conversely, deep relaxation and sustained cheerfulness improve both the qualitative and quantitative efficiency of the system,
Apart from the researchers many eminent doctors as well as general practitioners agree that meditation and deep relaxation can cure and prevent any number of psycho-somatic diseases. Concentrated perception of
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| SR No. | 006557 |
| Book Title | Preksha Dhyana Perception of Body |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | Mahapragna Acharya |
| Publisher | Jain Vishva Bharati |
| Publication Year | 1992 |
| Total Pages | 50 |
| Language | English |
| Classification | Book_English & Yoga |
| File Size | 3 MB |