None of this really surprises, a lot of what meditation is, is controlling stress and focus. By learning to control those, everything from the different chemica

None of this really surprises, a lot of what meditation is, is controlling stress and focus. By learning to control those, everything from the different chemicals released in your body to the actual neural structures can change. My startup is actually working on something very similar called neurofeedback[1]. Which is very similar to meditation, in that we help users better control the subprocess of their mind. It's not perfect, but it actually helps significantly with people with epilepsy manage seizures (by helping them realize when it is going to happen)[2]. Other conditions, specifically ADHD and anxiety have also been shown to be treatable (to a degree) using this treatment[2]. Treatment using neurofeedback for depression has also been shown to be better than placebo[3]. Unfortunately, there is limited research funds to study this, and there really should be more. My startup is gearing up to do trials shortly, hopefully to make this treatment more available. http://synaptitude.me/ http://synaptitude.me/ [1] http://synaptitude.me/blog/neurofeedback-in-200-words/ http://synaptitude.me/blog/neurofeedback-in-200-words/ [2] http://synaptitude.me/blog/literature-overview-of-using-neurofeedback/ http://synaptitude.me/blog/literature-overview-of-using-neur... [3] http://www.karger.com/Article/Abstract/322290 http://www.karger.com/Article/Abstract/322290