| A former biofeedback client alerted me to this article in the January 27th Wall Street Journal, Breathe Better: Doctors Try Using the Most Basic Medicine. The article discusses the health benefits of “slow, deep and consistent breathing.” After checking out the article, I invite you to click on the second link to watch a youtube video showing 7 minutes of a training session in the Biofeedback Wellness Studio as a client practices “the most basic medicine.” Here’s the Wall Street Journal link: http://www.wsj.com/articles/breathing-for-your-better-health-1422311283 And now, thanks for taking time to watch the youtube video and witness the effects of slow diaphragmatic breathing on the heart: http://youtu.be/EapnBw0iJ_A | Here are a few thoughts I had after reading the article: 1. While this is a great article, I disagree that the breathing needs to be “deep.” Taking a deep breath can certainly be a great way to start the process, but beyond that, “easy and effortless” slow breathing seems to create a better relaxation response. 2. I also dislike the phrase “forcing your abdomen to expand.” There is no need to force. Again, it will become easy and effortless with a little practice. 3. I haven’t used the Spire device mentioned in the article, so I cannot offer a critique; however, in checking out their website, it appears the device does not also monitor heart rate, as is done with biofeedback. |
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