WHY DOES BIOFEEDBACK or MIND/BODY MEDICINE WORK?
The goal of the mind/body technique is teaching you the ability to activate the relaxation response and reduce the stress response within yourself. When you are relaxed or your response to normal daily stress is more relaxed, your levels of stress hormones in your body are reduced. Decreased stress hormones relates positively to immune system efficiency, meaning better health and healing capacities. Research in general and specifically at HeartMath Institute shows that negative emotions like hostile attitudes (anger, defensiveness), anxiety and frustration are associated with stress hormones and disrupt healthy heart and system functioning negatively impacting your health. Biofeedback promotes relaxation, improves coping skills and your sense of control over your symptoms. Learning self- regulation to control symptoms may even lessen your need for medication. What’s more biofeedback has no damaging side effects, it’s painless and fun!
