WUSA news does a news piece on Transcendental Meditation in the community. Transcendental Meditation is said to do wonders for an individuals health, lowering high blood pressure and decreasing the risk of diabetes. To find out more about Transcendental Meditation: tm.org Transcript Millions of Americans have high blood pressure. Diet, exercise and medication those are some of the traditional tools used to bring it down. But, what about countering some of the stress and tension that can make blood pressure worse in the first place. At a local university their teaching people to find peace. Instead of relying on medication to lower her high blood pressure this lady is practicing Transcendental Meditation, an ancient technique that brings peace. She says she knew nothing of Transcendental Meditation before she went to the university, and that being calm lowers her blood pressure. So, together with diet, exercise and Transcendental Meditation we may decrease the need for medication in our community.
