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.
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.
On this episode of the Doctors Dr Michael Linden helps “Noah” with his ADD. Part 1 of this story give a bit of information about what Noahs parents have been dealing with and the struggle they face with deciding whether or not to medicate their young child.
The Biofeedback Alliance (AAPB, BCIA, ISNR) is interested in developing a network of university and college programs currently using or teaching Bio- and Neurofeedback. The ultimate purpose of the University Initiative is to encourage more university and professional school graduate programs to incorporate courses in clinical/applied psychophysiology and biofeedback into their curricula in order to introduce new people to the field, and encourage their involvement in our professional associations.
Purchasing a new Biofeedback or Neurofeedback system can be quite a confusing and difficult task. There are several manufacturers of equipment that offer a variety of features. Each system may have its own requirements and accessories and putting together a package can be quite a daunting challenge.
Most new users are not sure of what type of equipment they need and unfortunately are oversold on their first equipment purchase. Each system has pros and cons, and to get an objective answer from the manufacturer is often difficult. New users are often not sure of exactly what they may need and feel they may lose out on some sort of deal by not acting fast.
Can migraines be controlled? In most cases, YES! The pain of migraines is so horrible that, to many, it seems almost impossible to believe that they are controllable. How could something so painful be controlled simply by bringing the nervous system back into balance… back to “homeostasis”?
To understand how it is possible to control your headaches, let me explain a bit about the physiology of migraine headaches and muscle tension headaches. In working with hundreds of sufferers over the years, I have found that all migraineurs have high muscle tension and, therefore, both issues must be addressed. Migraines have often been called “vascular” headaches. In other words, they have to do with the blood flow through the arteries. When the arteries over-dilate (open up too much), after having been constricted, the blood goes throbbing to the eyes and brain, causing these debilitating headaches. Muscle tension headaches, on the other hand, are caused by the muscles in the shoulders, neck, head, and face, tightening up, thereby causing the pain of these headaches.
Stress is ubiquitous and on the rise. How we learn to manage it can have profound effects on our health and well being. This series explains how our bodies experience stress and demonstrates effective strategies to help you thrive in a fast-paced world. On this edition, Richard Harvey discusses strategies to reduce stress beyond medication. Series: “UCSF Mini Medical School for the Public”
There are several biofeedback machines & monitors available for home use. Recent advances have allowed manufacturers to create affordable, portable, powerful biofeedback devices that you can use in the comfort and privacy of your own home or office. Read the rest of this entry »
Tension headaches are usually caused by muscles in the neck, shoulders, jaws and other facial structures being kept too tense for too long. These muscles may become too tense because some people can not recognize the actual level of tension in painful muscles, because of postural problems while working, over-reactions by the muscles to stress, poor habits, etc. Read the rest of this entry »
Biofeedback is a process that enables an individual to learn how to change physiological activity for the purposes of improving health and performance. Precise instruments measure physiological activity such as brainwaves, heart function, breathing, muscle activity, and skin temperature. Read the rest of this entry »
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