http://www.articlesnatch.com/rss2/emWave emWave Articles from ArticleSnatch.com Rss Follow Up Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:50:05 -0500 Many of our body functions are involuntary. However, this belief is recently questioned and challenged by many new developments and results related to biofeedback therapy. Biofeedback therapy is about understanding, identifying, and controlling automatic, or involuntary, actions of the human body. What is biofeedback therapy? When we are able to see visually that a glass has been filled with water we typically turn off the flow of water. We do this because we understand and are aware of the circumstance. This is the same concept biofeedback therapy and its related biofeedback equipment addresses. If we can keep a constant check as to how anxieties and worries are adversely affecting us, then we will take preventive steps and try to stop the detrimental issues. This is what biofeedback therapy promotes. Bio refers to the biological state of the human body and feedback refers to the portrayal and reflection of how the body is functioning, adapting, and responding. Thus this entire physiological process is provided to update us on the conditions of our bodies. Once we become conscious of our body, we can determine which areas need attention and monitoring, and we can help the process as a result.biofeedback therapy]]> biofeedback equipment]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Cure-Pain-With-Biofeedback-Therapy/2509311 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 11:26:28 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Cure-Pain-With-Biofeedback-Therapy/2509311 Instances of people dying out of cardiac arrest due to shock are not rare. Mental and emotional factors affect physiological functioning in certain crucial ways. Causes and effects of physical and emotional states are typically to automatic bodily regulations. However, understanding the body mechanics can lead to changing involuntary functions to those that are controlled and adjusted. Relaxing the body will have a profound, positive effect on those efforts. People generally don't monitor and check their anxiety or depression problems, and it is not always an easy task for most people. Biofeedback machines are those products that qualify as one of the most effective ones for pain management therapies. The innovation of biofeedback machines: Generally, pain caused by external injury and/or chronic health issues have deprived millions of people from leading happy, normal lives that are filled with activity. What the biofeedback machines have been invented to provide an alternative and natural way of relieving stress and pain. The devices, or therapy machineries, provide visual analog which in turn helps the person using the machine to control and regulate the blood pressure and related causations.Biofeedback machines]]> Biofeedback machine]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Biofeedback-Machines--The-Ideal-Way-To-Say-Goodbye-To-Pain/2509309 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 11:25:24 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Biofeedback-Machines--The-Ideal-Way-To-Say-Goodbye-To-Pain/2509309 Neuroscientists are working extremely hard on "brain mapping" to learn ever more about how the chemistry of the human brain works and to put that understanding to use in treating emotional and functional conditions which, up to now, have been just untreatable. One of several tools in development is the somewhat new practice of "brain mapping". This is the common phrase put to use to describe what is recognized officially as "Quantitative EEG", or "QEEG". In the simplest terms, QEEG refers to a thorough evaluation of the bandwidth from the electrical currents inside brain as are measured by an EEG machine. The information produced are employed to develop computer generated color coded maps of the electrical currents in the cerebral cortex. The colors produced are compared to a scale used in identifying possible trouble places. In the same manner as some other tests calculate the flow of blood within the brain, a QEEG measures electrical activity. Science has shown that quick discovery of even very minor disruptions, or changes, in the flow and connectivity of electric activity are frequently early forewarning signs of developing issues.brain mapping]]> depression cause]]> sleep disorders]]> sleep help]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Brain-Mapping-Helps-Us-Learn-To-Treat-Despression/1430195 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:51:59 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Brain-Mapping-Helps-Us-Learn-To-Treat-Despression/1430195 Is it even possible to do stress reduction meditation in a fast paced society where taking two twenty minute breaks to sit quietly and chant a mantra could cost you your job? While it may not be possible to do Transcendental Meditation as described above on the job, I do believe it is very possible to weave stress reduction meditation thoughts through the course of your day. I have watched folks in the addictions recovery community train themselves to create thoughts to gratitude or say the Serenity Prayer to themselves or out loud to change their feelings from overwhelm to calm. Prior to learning tools like the above, the one thing that always worked to make them feel good was a substance, but as I heard an anger management client say yesterday, one beer is never enough. Learning to weave thoughts of gratitude through the fabric of their thinking and to really feel the change in physiology that follows that is seen as gift. Relief from stress is just a thought away, and when you couple that with deep breathing, stress reduction can be available anytime anyplace.stress reduction meditation]]> biofeedback treatment]]> biofeedback therapy]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Is-Stress-Reduction-Meditation-Even-Possible-/1399381 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:31:07 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Is-Stress-Reduction-Meditation-Even-Possible-/1399381 If you or someone you care about is suffering with anxiety attacks, information that can help them and you as you support them is available. Most people would say that anxiety is only a feeling and nothing more. While it's true it is a feeling, there's a bit more to it than that. Anxiety is what we experience when we feel stressed. Anxiety isn't a bad emotion. We can feel this way when we have a flat tire and need to get it fixed. We can get anxious when we know we have to go to the dentist and we can have anxiety when we need to get to work and we're end up getting stuck behind rush hour morning traffic. So when does anxiety become something that we have to face and deal with? When we reach the point where the fear becomes overwhelming, possibly irrational, and leaves us unable to function. More often than not, anxiety goes hand in hand with a physical reaction. Anxiety shows up and we feel it in our body.anxiety attacks antidote]]> anxiety attacks treatment]]> anxiety attacks medication]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Need-Information-On-Anxiety-Attacks-/1313603 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 01:44:01 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Need-Information-On-Anxiety-Attacks-/1313603 Does emwave cause personal stress? The answer is no. The emwave is the name for a powerful heart rate variability biofeedback stress reliever, based on research on the heart's own sophisticated nervous system. I have been using this technology personally and professionally since 2000. I was doing EEG biofeedback in the late '90s and participating in a list serve for EEG brainwave biofeedback providers maintained by EEG Spectrum when I first heard of the emWave technology. Some of the EEG folks were raving about heart rate variability biofeedback and its impact on their clients, and since I am always searching for new tools for myself, I decided to check into it. I discovered that a hospital nearby, in St. Charles, Illinois was providing heart rate variability biofeedback trainings to the general public, and their entire staff had trained on the this tool. I was impressed that that this one tool was the stress relief tool of choice for an entire hospital, so I took the training, and got to do the heart rate variability biofeedback process in front of the entire workshop, and found that the tool was easy to use, and understand.emwave personal stress]]> emwave pc stress relief system]]> emwave personal stress reliever]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Emwave-Personal-Stress/1298630 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 08:52:11 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Emwave-Personal-Stress/1298630 Taking medication isn't for everyone and if you're the type of person who doesn't like to take medication, you should be aware that there are herbal remedies for anxiety. No one is immune to the mental and physical trouble that anxiety can bring on but none of us have to put up with living that way. The longer that the anxiety goes on without treatment, the worse the physical symptoms can become. See if you recognize the following side effects of having anxiety. Fast, rapid breathing is one side effect, heart feeling like it's beating too fast is another. Feeling an almost overwhelming sense of doom is how some sufferers describe what they're going through while battle a tense, nauseated tightness in the pit of the stomach. Tense muscles and having trouble paying attention and focusing on even simple tasks are some of the problems that anxiety can cause. You can have all the symptoms or a few and they can come when a trigger that flips the anxious feelings is tripped. There are many health problems that can cause anxiety so before you assume that yours is normal anxiety, go see your doctor.herbal remedies for anxiety]]> anxiety attack symptoms]]> anxiety attacks information]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Herbal-Remedies-For-Anxiety/1274596 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 22:49:12 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Herbal-Remedies-For-Anxiety/1274596 Anxiety stress management is an interesting juxtaposition of ideas. There is a way to manage both anxiety and stress, or even anxiety about stress management. The physiology of anxiety and stress is very similar, and the antidote is of course some kind of relaxation. Most of my clients will began the anxiety stress management process by telling me of the external situation, the chronology, and the implicit assumption is that they will no longer feel anxiety or stress when the external world has been controlled. So at this point in the process of anxiety stress management, I will ask my clients where they see me. Almost all will reply that they see me across the room, and I will tell them that they are incorrect. The only place they can see me is in the visual cortex, inside their head. Most clients are a bit taken aback by that insight, and they know they cannot argue it either.anxiety stress management]]> emwave personal stress reliever]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Anxiety-Stress-Management/1259054 Sat, 19 Jun 2010 13:49:14 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Anxiety-Stress-Management/1259054 Your stress management program is an inside job. In other words, stress is a physiology that exists inside my body. Most of us have learned to link the external world to our physiology, by blaming the outside for the inside. (For example, I will not have stress when I earn more money. That is not necessarily true). In order to manage that physiology I am going to have to manage my inside chemistry, which is linked to my perceptions, what I think, how I breathe, my heart rate variability coherence, how I eat...any number of variables. When I am advocating a stress management plan to my clients, I like to use the brain fitness model, which is based on enhancing the recently discovered capacity of the human brain to grow more neurons. That capacity is called neurogenesis, and neurogenesis is hampered if not stopped by an exposure to stress hormones, according to Simon Evans,Ph.D. and Paul Burghardt,Ph.D., authors of the excellent book Brainfit for Life.stress management program]]> workplace stress management]]> managing stress at work]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Stress-Management-Program-And-Brain-Fitness-/1242642 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:47:19 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Stress-Management-Program-And-Brain-Fitness-/1242642 Stress relief management is an interesting keyword combination to write about. At first blush, it would seem that the searcher might be seeking to manage the relief of stress, but I am going to guess that the folks searching for information using those keywords are feeling stressed, and noticing that their performance in some area of their life is impacted by stress, and they would like to change the stress from distress to eustress, and see how their performance results change. Never heard of eustress? That is the good stress, the kind we have that helps us learn new skills and tools and apply them in our lives. Distress is the too strong stress response that can move us into a flight of fight chemistry where we have three behavioral options, run, fight, or freeze, none of which are appropriate to the office or the living room, unless perhaps you work at the Post Office. And most of us think that stress will be less of a factor in our lives when we get the outside world organized in the way we want it.stress relief management]]> stress management technique]]> relaxation meditation ck]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Stress-Relief-Management/1224771 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 13:34:08 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Stress-Relief-Management/1224771 Almost everyone feels stressed out from time to time. No matter what walk of life you are in there is no escaping the occasional feelings of tension and apprehension that come along with your job, family, church or other area. This article is going to give some tips for managing that stress so that when those times come you are able to pull yourself together and make good decisions under pressure. The first thing that can be done is to start an exercise routine. This does not have to be complicated and does not have to be a routine fit for an Olympic athlete. It only needs to be able to take some of the stress out of your body and muscles. Exercising can be fun and even if you have spent your life avoiding it, it is never too late to start. Some simple things you can do is taking a walk in the evening or going on a run in the mornings before work. If you have the money and would like to, joining a gym can be a great motivator and become a way to keep you going.anxiety relief]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-To-Cut-The-Stress/1157090 Wed, 12 May 2010 18:27:20 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-To-Cut-The-Stress/1157090 First and foremost - stress is one of the worst things for your health. Believe me I know first hand. And ignoring it? Does nothing. In fact, I think it only festers and makes it even worse. Recently I started getting really sick within the last 5 or 6 months - here I came to find out that it was from all the stress I have been going through these last few years; between start a company, my younger years as a chef, and family - I guess it finally got to me! I decided to visit a doctor that was of the "alternative" medicine type. I like these guys because they don't just shove you off with medicine in hand. They actually try to help you fix the problem in a healthy way. There was three specific things he suggested to me - and none of them involved quitting the company thank God! If you have stress like I do - you know already that it can only lead to even worse problems such as high blood pressure, heart attacks, flu like symptoms and even death. So this is NOT something you should be putting off any longer.emWave]]> Heartmath emWave]]> emWave stress reliever]]> emWave personal stress reliever]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Do-You-Have-A-Lot-Of-Stress-In-Your-Life--Do-You-Wish-There-Was-A-Way-You-Could-Reduce-It-/828666 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:44:05 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Do-You-Have-A-Lot-Of-Stress-In-Your-Life--Do-You-Wish-There-Was-A-Way-You-Could-Reduce-It-/828666 The increasing trend of stress related illness is a great cause of anxiety for physicians according to the American Institute of Stress. From their own survey they have concluded that around seventy five to ninety percent of people visiting the doctor's chamber are suffering from stress related problems. The Institute of HeartMath in the US provides the patients suffering with stress related problems, certain stress reduction tools that help to keep them stress free. There are also many stress reduction methods that help one to be stress free and to cope up with the demands of their profession as well. Work out and fitness programs Time-management techniques Diet-education course Stress can lead to bodily malfunctions like headaches, grouchy bowel disorder, food intake disorder, hypersensitivity, insomnia, back pain, recurrent cold and exhaustion to diseases like asthma, hypertension, diabetes, heart weakness and even many a times cancer. Stress happens across ages affecting men, women, children and even foetuses. Depending on the nature of each individual, stress reflects in their persona and health either very early in life or later. Research has suggested that stress can in point of fact amplify our exertion.Stress reduction]]> Stress relief tool]]> Stress management tools]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Effects-Of-Stress-And-Its-Regulation/189088 Thu, 19 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Effects-Of-Stress-And-Its-Regulation/189088 Bill Gates delivered a very inspiring commencement speech in Harvard on June 7th. I recommend reading his full Remarks and reflecting on his core message, which may be summarized in its last sentence: "And I hope you will come back here to Harvard 30 years from now and reflect on what you have done with your talent and your energy. I hope you will judge yourselves not on your professional accomplishments alone, but also on how well you have addressed the world's deepest inequities ¦ on how well you treated people a world away who have nothing in common with you but their humanity." A noteworthy aspect of the speech was the display of what neuroscientists call Executive Functions, which are located in our Frontal Lobes-the part of our brains that enable us to learn and adapt to new environments. The brain region that makes a "sharp brain". See here Bill Gates' advice on how to find solutions in complex environments-and how he applies a learned pattern to guide his actions in the field of AIDS prevention.MindFit]]> Posit Science]]> emWave]]> IntelliGym]]> Cogmed]]> Brain Health]]> Brain Training]]> Brain Exercise]]> Cognitive Training]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Brain-based-Analysis-Of-Bill-Gates-Harvard-Speech-/187134 Sat, 14 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Brain-based-Analysis-Of-Bill-Gates-Harvard-Speech-/187134 Many publications haven't fully announced this yet, but we have an exciting initiative to report on. On June 10th, the National Brain Health Road Map was announced by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the Alzheimer's Association. The objective of the task forece is to maintain or improve the cognitive performance of all adults accross America, helping us all maintain memory, attention, and other important mental faculties. I want to first share with you the 10 top actions proposed by this report, and then provide a quick glossary to explain the key words that you will hear more and more when discussing brain health. Top recommendations: 1) To ascertain how diverse groups think about brain health and its relationship with lifestyle factors. This work has already resulted in a phenomenal report on Baby boomers' attitudes towards Brain Fitness. 2) To disseminate the latest science to increase public understanding of cognitive health and to dispel common misconceptions. The discovery of lifelong neuroplasticity and neurogenesis (see glossary below) has given us a new positive view upon the human brain - This is still a concept not many know of.brain health]]> cognitive health]]> brain fitness]]> MindFit]]> Posit Science]]> emWave]]> IntelliGym]]> Cogmed]]> brain health blog]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/June-10th--New-Cognitive-Health-Roadmap-Announced/187067 Sat, 14 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/June-10th--New-Cognitive-Health-Roadmap-Announced/187067 We appreciate very much the role the media (Time Magazine, CBS, USA Today...) is starting to play in explaining the research behind brain exercise to improve memory and attention and help delay potential problems such as Alzheimer's Disease. Given the confusion we still see out there, we have consulted our neuroscience and health experts to prepare answers to these 7 Frequently Asked Questions: 1. Why is it so important to exercise our brains? Answer: Our brains are composed of different areas or "mental muscles", and we can strengthen them through mental exercise- or they get atrophied for lack of practice. The benefits are both short-term (improved concentration and memory, sustained mental clarity under stressful situations...), and long-term (creation of a "brain reserve" that help protect us against potential problems such as Alzheimer's). 2. What are 1 or 2 things that are guaranteed "brain drains"? Answer: Too much anxiety can make us waste our mental efforts on things we don't control and can derail our efforts to reach our goals. A very repetitive and routine-driven life, lacking in novelty and stimulation, does too. Having a brain is what helps us learn and survive in new environments.MindFit]]> Posit Science]]> emWave]]> IntelliGym]]> Cogmed]]> improve memory]]> memory improvement]]> brain fitness]]> brain fitness center]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-To-Exercise-Your-Brain--7-Most-Frequently-Asked-Questions/183153 Thu, 05 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-To-Exercise-Your-Brain--7-Most-Frequently-Asked-Questions/183153 "When we learn, we create physical changes inside our heads. By practicing a skill, we repeatedly stimulate the same area of the brain, which strengthens existing neural connections and creates new ones. Over time, we can become more cognitively efficient, using fewer neurons to do the same job. And the more often we fire up certain mental circuits, the easier it is to get them going again."- as read in the Washington Post earlier this year. We will be reading more and more articles like that-which is good news for a nascent field. Now, I would recommend anyone considering such programs to always ask the questions: 1) What does the specific program look like: exactly how long does the program take, and to reach what goals? some programs we have seen leave it so open that it is unclear for us how users are supposed to get what benefits.Posit Science]]> IntelliGym]]> CogniFit]]> Cogmed]]> emWave]]> MindFit]]> Robomemo]]> Stress Relief]]> Brain Fitness Program]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/The-Brain-Fitness-Revolution-Is-Here/173793 Sat, 09 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/The-Brain-Fitness-Revolution-Is-Here/173793 We get this question all the time. Do you sometimes forget where you put your car keys? Do you worry too much? Is it true that crossword puzzles can help prevent Alzheimer's? In summary, the scientific literature recommends the following 4 pillars for Brain Health: work out, eat well, stimulate your brain, and reduce chronic stress. Any good brain health program must provide you a variety of new challenges over time. Recreational activities like bridge, classes, and crossword puzzles can work your brain and be fun, but a comprehensive scientifically-based program will easily provide you the tools you need to take care of your brain for the rest of your life. A computer-based program can work all of your mental muscles systematically and regularly. It provides novelty, challenge, and stretching practice for your mind. You may be surprised to hear this...but stress reduction is another major concern. Maintaining your exercise routine and social networks will help a lot in this regard. Make social appointments to go for a walk with a friend or family member. Get a dog. Write letters to friends you haven't talked to in ages. Volunteer in your community. Take ballroom dancing lessons.memory]]> stress]]> brain health]]> brain fitness]]> exercise]]> diet]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Easy-Steps-To-Improve-Your-Brain-Health-Now/169007 Tue, 29 May 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Easy-Steps-To-Improve-Your-Brain-Health-Now/169007