A recent study published in the June 2009 issue of Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeeback (Volume 34, Number 2, by Swanson, Gevirtz, Brown, Spira, Guarneri, & Stoletniy), finds that heart failure patients respond favorably to heart rate variability (HRV) biofeedback and breath training. ...

Heartmath researchers report that humans continuously emit energy fields into their environment that can have positive or negative psychophysiological consequences for persons who enter them. The heart is a major source of these electrical fields, but thoughts, attitudes, and emotions also make an important contribution. Amazing too is that these electrical fields can be detected by others up to 5 feet away ...

I would like to introduce readers to several meditative techniques called Integrative Body-Mind Training (IBMT), nature exposure, and mindfulness, as well as discuss their use in attention state training. My review of current research with these intriguing alternative therapies finds that they may also be quick and effective treatments for anxiety, depression, and anger. ...

I dislike posts that serve only as blatant advertisements as much as anyone, but I thought our readers would appreciate a link to get $50.00 off an EmWave PC HRV biofeedback system. No apparent expiration date is given so order sooner rather than later because it can be pulled at any time. ...

Breathing is something so simple and basic that people seldom give it any thought. The importance of proper breathing should not be underestimated.  Believe it or not, your breathing style significantly impacts how you feel, think, and act.  In fact, researchers* have identified 6 distinctive breathing styles.  Today's post will cover the "incoherent breathing style." ...