The biological dimensions of transcendent states: a randomized controlled trial

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    EEG studies have consistently found that slower alpha frequencies are linked to creativity and relaxation (Klimesch et_al, 1998), while beta waves indicate a brain actively involved in cognition and problem solving (Sawant and Jalali, 2010). The brain regions responsible for emotional regulation, memory, attention, and self-awareness all increase in volume (Fox et_al, 2014), while the amygdala - the structure in the midbrain that regulates fear - shrinks (Hölzel et_al, 2010). This may take the form of enhancement of positive mood (Jain et_al, 2007; Tang et_al, 2007) and diminished frequency and intensity of dysphoria (Galantino . . .

     

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