Publications by authors named "Rashmi Shetkar"
Self-transcending meditation is good for mental health: why this should be the case.
Int Rev Psychiatry
June 2016
Article Synopsis
- A new theory suggests that better regulation of health can lead to improved health outcomes, with optimal regulation maximizing bodily functions and health quality.
- Understanding 'optimal regulation' in biological systems relates to the concept of 'criticality,' which enhances information processing and responsiveness to changes in the environment, potentially optimizing health.
- Practices like meditation can foster criticality and self-awareness, leading to improved brain function and responsiveness, as evidenced by various studies.