Dr Herbert Benson was recently featured on NPR in an interview with Diane Rehm. Dr Benson talks about his new book the “The Relaxation Revolution”. In this interview Dr Benson discusses the connection between the mind and body . He also discusses the power of using relaxation techniques and visualization for stress, pain,hypertension and a variety of ailments.
He also discusses that there is scientific proof that a mind-body reaction can actually changing gene activity. Meaning with proper relaxation training you can actually reverse the negative effects of stress on gene activity. Listen to the full program here
Dr Benson was a catalyst to my personal interest in biofeedback and is part of the reason I work in the field of biofeedback. His studies on Tibetan monks in the 80s showed the ability of the monks to actually control their own body temperature. Read the rest of this entry »
Updated:Based on a recent analysis of evidence-based studies, the American Academy of Pediatrics has now recognized biofeedback (EMG- Biofeedback) as clinically efficacious in the treatment of attention and hyperactivity disorders.
The American Academy of Pediatrics’s analysis determined that using these interventions improves attention and reduces hyperactivity. See the report from AAP here.
The metamorphosis of an egg into a caterpillar, to a cocoon, to a butterfly is an awesome phenomenon because it is relatively rapid; maturity is achieved in a few weeks and it can proceed full circle in complete view of the observer. The changes occurring within a child are equally cataclysmic, but are cloaked by a deceptive surface appearance of a “cute miniature person.”
Many adults are prone to expect, first: that given food, support and time, this miniature adult will grow up; and, second: that there is little reason to expect significant variation and marked individual differences in the speed and nature of the developmental process, although while questioning the truth and reliability of the adult world. Though substantive research in childhood development has shown otherwise.
Phobias, such as the fear of flying, elevators or public speaking can disrupt people’s lives. Dr. Jon LaPook talks with psychologist Robert Reiner of Behavioral Associates in New York about how to overcome these fears with the help of virtual reality.
The Resperate, StressEraser and Emwave are biofeedback devices that can be used for Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia (RSA) training. These devices help guide meditative breathing patterns, helping to open up blood vessels, allowing blood to flow more freely throughout the body. When we have fear or anxiety, the fight or flight response in our bodies will kick in, causing blood to flow to the core of our bodies. The devices help open up those blood vessels causing a relaxation effect.
Here at Bio-Medical Instruments Inc., we are on the cutting edge of physiological systems and developing new and exciting applications. The Biofeedback Raceway was designed as a proof of concept.
The GSR controlled racetrack works by using the racers GSR (Galvanic Skin Response). The goal of the track is to get the users the “Relax to Win”. The cars have a variable speed based on the racers state of relaxation or stress.
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE REDUCTION IN DIABETICS WITH INTERACTIVE DEVICE-GUIDED PACED BREATHING: FINAL RESULTS OF A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED STUDY
Moshe H Schein, MD1, Ariela Alter, PhD2, Simon Levine, MD3, Tuvia Baevsky, MD3, Alona Nessing, MD3, and Benjamin Gavish, PhD2. 1Family Medicine, Hadassah – Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel, 2 InterCure Ltd, Lod, Israel and 3 Clalit Health Services, Tel-Aviv. Read the rest of this entry »
Urinary incontinence, defined by the International Continence Society as “a condition in which involuntary loss of urine is a social or hygienic problem and is objectively demonstrable,” is largely seen in our society as a woman’s problem.
And the statistics support that perception. Urinary incontinence is more common in women than men by a 2-1 ratio. However, 18 percent of men are affected by incontinence sometime in their lifetime and should be not ignored.
Clinical psychologist Thomas Brown (right) attaches sensors to an autistic 10 year old named Andrew of Holly. Brown is an expert in autism and uses a brain wave feedback method to help children with the disorder.
New York, N.Y. – Mar 9, 2009 – InterCure Ltd. announced a new study published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Human Hypertension. The study will also be published in the May issue of the journal, Volume 23, Issue 5. It demonstrates use of RESPeRATE—the only medical device cleared by the FDA and CE-approved for the adjunctive treatment of hypertension—for 15 minutes a day significantly lowered blood pressure in non-insulin dependent diabetics. This study reinforces nine previous studies that validate the efficacy of the device.
The randomized, controlled trial of 66 non-insulin dependent (Type II) diabetic patients with uncontrolled blood pressure was conducted by Moshe H. Schein, MBChB, M.S., Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center. Read the rest of this entry »
