A review researched by Consumer Report, Feb. 2000: "Clinical studies have demonstrated that chronic stress can impair the body's immune system, and population studies have suggested that (stress) substantially increases the risk of a wide range of illnesses, ranging from colds and flu to asthma attacks, migraine headaches, heart attacks, and stroke. For example, a Swedish study involving nearly a million people linked job stress - lots of pressure or little power to make decisions - with a 60% risk of heart attack.

In a study of over 10,000 government employees, workers who perceived that they had little control over their jobs had twice the likelihood of developing coronary disease as employees with high perceived job control.
H. Bosma et al British Medical Journal. 1997; 314 (7080)
Physical activity and conscious relaxation such as meditation are two methods that may buffer the body against these stress-induced ravages."
May 24, 2001. BCTV reported on a study that revealed that lower back pain was the second most common reason for missing work, second only to the common cold.

4 Minute Fitness^TM gently exercises and massages almost every muscle and joint, increasing blood flow and stimulating the immune system. Regular practice improves physical flexibility - particularly hips, back, neck and arms - and mental flexibility.

4 Minute Fitness^TM offers daily lower back exercise and gentle stretching, thereby lowering the risk of pain and therefore reducing missed work.
And the continuous movement, the focus on being in the present moment (an effective meditative technique) and the potent breathing all produce a significant meditative state almost instantly.