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Thought Technology at Medica 2010

Canadian Diplomats Learn More About Biofeedback

By Christopher Fisher, PhD on December 22, 2010 in Biofeedback

Ambassador to Germany, Dr. Peter Boehm, and the Canadian High Commissioner to Dusseldorf, Leslie Reissner, paid a visit to the Thought Technology Ltd. booth at Medica, where 137,000 visited for 4 days. Included in this announcement is a video interview with Olivier Jean (short track speed skating gold medalist) and Dr. Pierre Beauchamp (sports psychologist) who discuss the use of biofeedback in the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. Although the video is obviously produced by Thought Technology to promote their biofeedback devices, it is actually a very interesting demonstration of the use of biofeedback, including neurofeedback, in professional sports.

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New Breathing Therapy Reduces Panic And Anxiety By Reversing Hyperventilation

By Christopher Fisher, PhD on December 21, 2010 in Anxiety, Biofeedback

A new treatment program teaches people who suffer from panic disorder how to reduce the terrorizing symptoms by normalizing their breathing. The method has proved better than traditional cognitive therapy at reducing both symptoms of panic and hyperventilation, according to a new study. A video demonstration is included in this report whereby the researcher explains how the treatment works with a participant.

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Prior Stress Could Worsen Premenstrual Symptoms

By Christopher Fisher, PhD on August 24, 2010 in Biofeedback, Mental Health

Women who report feeling stressed early in their monthly cycle were more likely than those who were less stressed to report more pronounced symptoms before and during menstruation, according to a study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health and other institutions. The association raises the possibility that feeling stressed in the weeks before menstruation could worsen the symptoms typically associated with premenstrual syndrome and menstruation.

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Army Looks To Biofeedback, Yoga, And Acupuncture To Treat Pain

By Christopher Fisher, PhD on July 3, 2010 in Biofeedback, Featured, Medical Science, Neurofeedback

The Army’s health-care system may soon see changes in how Soldiers are treated for pain, according to a report released by the Army’s surgeon general Wednesday which recommends 109 changes. The Pain Management Task Force’s final report, which was initiated by Lt. Gen. Eric B. Schoomaker in August of 2009, addresses the lack of a comprehensive pain-management strategy across the Army, and suggests alternative treatments to medication such as acupuncture, meditation, biofeedback, and yoga.

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Researchers Examine Correlation Between Blood Pressure And Heart Rate Variability

By Stephen Elliott on April 24, 2010 in Biofeedback, Featured, Psychophysiology

Hypertension is one of the most common health concerns in the U.S. The National Institutes of Health estimates that 50 million or more Americans have high blood pressure, and a dramatic rise is anticipated as the baby boomer generation moves into maturity. Also by their estimate, worldwide prevalence of hypertension may exceed 1 billion. The NIH estimates that over 7 million deaths each year are attributable to hypertension and its complications.

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Heartmath Releases New emWave Desktop (Biofeedback PC System): Save $100 For A Limited Time!

By Christopher Fisher, PhD on January 30, 2010 in Biofeedback

HeartMath emWave is a long time featured product at our website because of its ease of use and reasonable price. HeartMath just announced a fresh new update to their desktop PC heart-rate variability (HRV) biofeedback system along with a $100.00 discount to kick off its release. Heartmath does not say when the sale ends so [...]

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