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.