Self-Compassion and Inflammation

February 6th, 2013

Cognitive-based compassion training has been shown to reduce C-reactive protein, a marker for inflammation linked to heart disease and diabetes.

The study was done with children in foster care in Georgia who reported lower anxiety and increased feelings of hope.

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