Download or read book Biofeedback and Mindfulness in Everyday Life Practical Solutions for Improving Your Health and Performance written by Inna Khazan and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2019-07-30 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A mind-body approach to taking control of your physical and emotional health. Biofeedback is the process of training your body to control its involuntary actions, such as breathing and heart rate. Minor changes to these actions can significantly improve physical and emotional well- being. In Biofeedback and Mindfulness in Everyday Life, Harvard Medical School faculty member Inna Khazan pairs biofeedback techniques with mindfulness practice to address some of life’s most common ailments— from anxiety and fear to stress and insomnia. She begins with a description of basic physiological information, explaining concepts such as breathing and overbreathing. In Part Two she dives into the practice of mindfulness. And in Part Three she zeroes in on applying this mind-body approach to an array of common problems. Khazan’s approach outlines simple solutions for readers who want to improve the way they respond to challenges. She guides them through increasing their resilience and emotional flexibility while empowering them to take back control of their overall health.
Download or read book The Clinical Handbook of Biofeedback written by Inna Z. Khazan and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-03-12 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical guide to the clinical use of biofeedback, integrating powerful mindfulness techniques. A definitive desk reference for the use of peripheral biofeedback techniques in psychotherapeutic settings, backed by a wealth of clinical research Introduces mindfulness and acceptance techniques and shows how these methods can be incorporated into biofeedback practice Step-by-step instructions provide everything a clinician needs to integrate biofeedback and mindfulness including protocols, exemplar logs for tracking symptoms, and sample scripts for mindfulness exercises Includes scientifically robust treatment protocols for a range of common problems including headaches, hypertension and chronic pain
Download or read book Biofeedback Fourth Edition written by Mark S. Schwartz and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2017-03-29 with total page 785 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive volume is widely regarded as the definitive practitioner resource and text resource in the field of biofeedback and applied psychophysiology. Leading experts cover basic concepts, assessment, instrumentation, clinical procedures, and professional issues. Chapters describe how traditional and cutting-edge methods are applied in treatment of a wide range of disorders, including headaches, temporomandibular disorders, essential hypertension, pelvic floor disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, tinnitus, and others. Applications for optimizing physical performance among artists and athletes are also reviewed. A wealth of information and empirical research is presented in an accessible style, including helpful glossaries. New to This Edition *Incorporates significant technological developments and new research areas. *Expanded focus on specialized applications, such as electroencephalographic (EEG) biofeedback/neurofeedback and heart rate variability biofeedback. *Chapters on surface electromyography, quantitative EEG, and consumer products. *Chapters on cognitive-behavioral therapy and relaxation training. *Chapters on additional clinical problems: anxiety disorders, asthma, work-related pain, traumatic brain injury, autism spectrum disorders, and substance use disorders.
Download or read book Tech Stress written by Erik Peper, Ph.D. and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2020-08-25 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fresh, science-backed approach to reframing our often damaging relationship with technology—with tips on ergonomics, optimal screen-time, combatting ‘brain drain’, and more. Reclaim health, happiness, and sanity in a plugged-in world with this self-help guide for the 21st-century worker suffering from burnout, Zoom fatigue, shortened attention span, and smartphone addiction. Evolution shapes behavior—and as a species, we've evolved to be drawn to the instant gratification, constant connectivity, and the shiny lights, beeps, and chimes of our ever-present devices. In earlier eras, these hardwired evolutionary patterns may have set us up for success, but today they confuse our instincts, leaving us vulnerable and stressed out from fractured attention, missed sleep, skipped meals, aches, pains, and exhaustion. So how can we avoid the pitfalls programmed into modern technology use? Tech Stress offers real, practical tools to avoid the evolutionary traps that trip us up and to address the problems associated with technology overuse. You will find a range of effective strategies and best practices to individualize your workspace (in the office and at home), reduce physical strain, prevent sore muscles, combat brain drain, and correct poor posture. The book also provides fresh insights on reducing stress and enhancing health.
Download or read book A Symphony in the Brain written by Jim Robbins and published by Open Road + Grove/Atlantic. This book was released on 2014-10-03 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A “fascinating overview” of neurofeedback and its potential benefits for treating depression, autism, epilepsy, and other conditions (Discover). Since A Symphony in the Brain was first published, the scientific understanding of our bodies, brains, and minds has taken remarkable leaps. From neurofeedback with functional magnetic resonance imaging equipment, to the use of radio waves, to biofeedback of the heart and breath and coverage of biofeedback by health insurance plans, this expanded and updated edition of the groundbreaking book traces the fascinating untold story of the development of biofeedback. Discovered by a small corps of research scientists, this alternative treatment allows a patient to see real-time measurements of their bodily processes. Its advocates claim biofeedback can treat epilepsy, autism, attention deficit disorder, addictions, and depression with no drugs or side effects; bring patients out of vegetative states; and even improve golf scores or an opera singer’s voice. But biofeedback has faced battles for acceptance in the conservative medical world despite positive signs that it could revolutionize the way a diverse range of medical and psychological problems are treated. Offering case studies, accessible scientific explanations, and dramatic personal accounts, this book explores the possibilities for the future of our health. “Robbins details the fascinating medical history of the therapy, tracing it back to French physician Paul Broca’s discovery of the region in the brain where speech originates. At the heart of this riveting story are the people whose lives have been transformed by neurofeedback, from the doctors and psychologists who employ it to the patients who have undergone treatment.” —Publishers Weekly
Download or read book Managing Stress Skills for Anxiety Reduction Self Care and Personal Resiliency written by Brian Luke Seaward and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2023 with total page 665 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Managing Stress provides a comprehensive approach to stress management, honoring the balance and harmony of the mind, body, spirit, and emotions. Referred to as the "authority on stress management" by students and professionals, this book equips students with the tools needed to identify and manage stress while teaching them how to strive for health and balance. The holistic approach gently guides the reader to greater levels of mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being by emphasizing the importance of mind-body-spirit unity"--
Download or read book Horizon 2030 Innovative Applications of Heart Rate Variability written by Sylvain Laborde and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2022-04-25 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Complementary and Alternative Treatments for Anxiety written by Randi Fredricks and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2020-08-19 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you suffer from anxiety, you’re not alone. While anxiety is one of the most common mental health complaints, it’s also one of the most untreated. To make matters worse, modern psychiatric approaches are limited and often unsuccessful. Fortunately, there are effective complementary and alternative methods, some of which help even the most treatment-resistant anxiety disorders. Complementary and Alternative Treatments for Anxiety is a concise, easy-to-read guide that provides information from the latest research and medical findings on complementary and alternative therapies in the treatment of anxiety. Studies have shown that more people than ever are discovering that these therapies can have a natural anxietyreducing effect. From nutritional changes to the use of herbal medicine and beyond, many of these methods have been used for thousands of years in the battle against anxiety. Now you, too, can have the ability to positively change your life and manage your anxiety once and for all.
Download or read book Principles of Neural Science written by Eric R. Kandel and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 1135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Willpower Instinct written by Kelly McGonigal and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-12-31 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on Stanford University psychologist Kelly McGonigal's wildly popular course "The Science of Willpower," The Willpower Instinct is the first book to explain the science of self-control and how it can be harnessed to improve our health, happiness, and productivity. Informed by the latest research and combining cutting-edge insights from psychology, economics, neuroscience, and medicine, The Willpower Instinct explains exactly what willpower is, how it works, and why it matters. For example, readers will learn: • Willpower is a mind-body response, not a virtue. It is a biological function that can be improved through mindfulness, exercise, nutrition, and sleep. • Willpower is not an unlimited resource. Too much self-control can actually be bad for your health. • Temptation and stress hijack the brain's systems of self-control, but the brain can be trained for greater willpower • Guilt and shame over your setbacks lead to giving in again, but self-forgiveness and self-compassion boost self-control. • Giving up control is sometimes the only way to gain self-control. • Willpower failures are contagious—you can catch the desire to overspend or overeat from your friends—but you can also catch self-control from the right role models. In the groundbreaking tradition of Getting Things Done, The Willpower Instinct combines life-changing prescriptive advice and complementary exercises to help readers with goals ranging from losing weight to more patient parenting, less procrastination, better health, and greater productivity at work.
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Download or read book Mental Health in Nursing E Book Epub written by Kim Foster and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2024-08-27 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Holistic overview of mental health for nurses in a practice setting All nurses play an important role in supporting mental health as part of holistic care provision. This book is designed to help students and novice clinicians to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes they need to care for people across a wide range of specialist and non-specialist practice settings. Written by a highly experienced team of mental health nursing experts, the book covers all the common mental health conditions nurses are likely to encounter in practice. It provides essential information on assessing for and identifying people experiencing mental illness as well as how to provide appropriate responses, support and referral, across the numerous contexts in which nurses work. Fully updated and expanded, the sixth edition includes a wealth of lived experience perspectives designed to provide a critical perspective and a way of thinking about the issues more deeply, building empathy and understanding. High-quality, evidence-based content developed specifically to meet the learning needs of students and novice clinicians in Australia and New Zealand Describes the foundational principles and core mental health skills required by all nurses Covers generalist health settings - content is relevant for nursing students across their curriculum Focuses on mental health not mental illness - an emphasis on recovery-oriented practice, trauma informed-car, and the value of building therapeutic relationships Articulates and demonstrates the expert knowledge and skills of mental health nurses and includes information on professional self-care for all nurses Covers how to assess, manage and treat the major mental health problems people commonly experience Provides scenarios for mental health screening, assessment, referral and support across a range of clinical settings Key points, anecdotes, critical thinking exercises, tables and references in every chapter support learning Online resources for nurses in the workplace, including videos and clinical scenarios Commentaries by experts by Lived Experience in all chapters - understand what's helpful and what's not. New to this edition New First Peoples chapters from both New Zealand and Australia - how to provide cultural safety New chapter on preparing for mental health clinical placements More content on suicide More content on the impact of trauma, adverse childhood events on mental health and addictions
Download or read book Neurofeedback 101 written by Michael P. Cohen and published by Center for Brain Training. This book was released on 2020-01-31 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What Neurofeedback Does and How it Works for:ADHDDepressionAnxietyInsomniaConcussionsAutismProcessingMigraines?other brain issues
Download or read book Understanding Biofeedback Therapy written by Dr Karson Bryan and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-11-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey that will forever change the way you perceive health, well-being, and self-improvement? "Understanding Biofeedback Therapy" is your essential guide to harnessing the incredible potential of this groundbreaking approach to health and healing. Discover the Untapped Potential of Your Body and Mind In this illuminating book, we delve deep into the realms of biofeedback therapy, revealing its remarkable power to improve your physical and mental well-being. Through a detailed exploration of the following key areas, you will gain profound insights and life-changing knowledge: INTRODUCTION: Unveil the Mysteries of Biofeedback Grasp the fundamental principles that underpin biofeedback therapy. Prepare to embark on a journey of self-discovery and transformation. BIOFEEDBACK TYPES: A Spectrum of Possibilities Explore the various types of biofeedback and how they can be harnessed. Learn how biofeedback therapy can address a wide range of health issues. VARIABILITY IN HEALTH RATES: Understanding Your Body's Language Decode the messages your body sends through its vital signs. Empower yourself with the knowledge to take control of your health. CONDITIONS BIOFEEDBACK IS USED TO TREAT: Your Path to Healing Uncover the diverse array of conditions that biofeedback can effectively treat. Realize the potential for lasting health and well-being through biofeedback therapy. THE METHOD OF BIOFEEDBACK: A Journey to Self-Regulation Gain an in-depth understanding of the biofeedback process and how it works. Discover how self-regulation can be a powerful tool for personal growth. PROGRESS TRACKING AND MODIFICATIONS: Paving the Way for Success Learn how to monitor your progress and make necessary adjustments. Achieve your health and wellness goals with precision and confidence. BIOFEEDBACK IN PARTICULAR GROUPS: Tailoring Wellness to Your Needs Delve into the specific applications of biofeedback therapy in different groups. Personalize your journey to well-being based on your unique needs. MAKING USE OF BIOFEEDBACK: Your Blueprint for a Healthier Life Discover practical strategies to incorporate biofeedback therapy into your daily routine. Transform your life and unlock your true potential. Why You Cannot Afford to Miss This Book "Understanding Biofeedback Therapy" is not just a book; it's a powerful gateway to a better, healthier, and more fulfilled life. This knowledge is your tool to unlock the potential within you, whether you seek to manage stress, enhance your physical performance, or conquer persistent health challenges. The power of biofeedback therapy is at your fingertips, waiting to be harnessed. Take Action Now! Don't let this opportunity slip through your fingers. Your path to a healthier, happier life begins with "Understanding Biofeedback Therapy." Embrace the knowledge within these pages, and step into a world of self-discovery, healing, and transformation. Get your copy today and start your journey towards a life of vitality and well-being. Your future self will thank you for making this life-changing decision. GRAB YOUR COPY
Download or read book Biofeedback written by John V. Basmajian and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Cortisol Connection written by Shawn Talbott and published by Hunter House. This book was released on 2007 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The hormone cortisol, activated by the fight-or-flight (stress) response, is emerging as a major culprit in a variety of health problems. The Cortisol Connection explores the documented relationship between elevated levels of this hormone, chronic stress, and such health conditions as obesity, depression, suppressed immune system, osteoporosis, and hypertension. This new edition describes the results of the latest research about the connection between cortisol and HSD, and cortisol and testosterone.
