German insurance company reimburses Transcendental Meditation practitioners

22 December 2011 - A study at one of the largest universities in Germany is measuring the effects of Transcendental Meditation on artery stiffness. A large insurance company is covering 80% of the fee to learn Transcendental Meditation when the participants show they are following the proper protocol of the study. In addition, they must contribute to the study by attending 12 meetings.

According to the World Health Organization, the two leading causes of deaths in the world are ischaemic heart disease and stroke, both of which are partially caused by arterial stiffness.

A major study is currently underway on this major global health problem, at one of the biggest medical universities in Germany. This study is focused on measuring the effects of Transcendental Meditation on artery stiffness and could potentially represent a great breakthrough for German health care.

The study is undertaken by the highest authorities in the university and the highest authorities in the field. In total, a few hundred people are participating.

This has awakened the interest of the insurance companies in Germany. Now the biggest insurance company has lent its support to this project and to all who are participating in the scientific research.

The insurance company is covering 80% of the fee to learn Transcendental Meditation when the participants show they are following the proper protocol of the study. In addition, they must contribute to the study by attending 12 meetings.

Previous studies have found that Transcendental Meditation has dramatic positive effects on arterial health and the prevention and treatment of heart disease.