Using transcendental meditation

Description

Meditation technique which commonly involves repeating a mantra -- a syllable, word or phrase -- silently or out loud, for fifteen to twenty minutes, twice daily.

Claim

People who practice TM for five years or more have higher levels of DHEA, a hormone associated with youth that decreases as people age. Experienced meditators are far less likely to be hospitalized for any illness, including heart attacks.

Counter-claim

Transcendental meditation, while popular among some, is not an important problem in today’s world. With pressing issues like climate change, poverty, and global health crises demanding our attention, focusing on meditation techniques seems trivial. People can find peace and mindfulness through various means without elevating one method above others. Instead of prioritizing transcendental meditation, we should channel our energy into addressing the real challenges that affect millions of lives daily.