ThoughtStream Performance Biofeedback Device Users Manual Introduction

Introduction

The ThoughtStream Performance Feedback System precisely and accurately measures minute changes in the conductivity of your skin.  The technology is based on basic principles of human physiology.  Changes in your sin resistance directly correspond to changes in your stress or relaxation level as reflected through your thoughts, feelings and moods  Every thought, mood and action you undertake is directly reflected in changes in perspiration, muscle tension, plus rate, respiration, body temperature, blood pressure, etc.  These changes are usually so subtle that you are not consciously aware of them.  The term biofeedback has come into popular use to describe the assistance of a device to help amplify these changes as they are taking place.

Biofeedback can tell you a great deal about the influences that affect the way you feel and react to situations.  It is a powerful way for you to acquire more control over your life.  You can learn to become more relaxed, to release stress with greater ease, and to be able to exercise greater control over the influences that affect the way you feel and react to situations.  In short, a tool to help you maintain a peak level of performance in our busy, stress-filled lives.

How It Works

ThoughtStream measures changes in the electrical conductivity of your skin.  When skin moisture increases conductivity goes down; moist skin conducts electricity better than dry skin.  As you relax, your skin moisture content decreases meaning that electrical conductivity decreases as well - a highly accurate reflection of changes in your physiology.  This information is translated into audio and visual signals which provides the biofeedback reading.

You'll enjoy using ThoughtStream because of the immediate and positive reinforcement you will receive.  it's like riding a bicycle:  A bicycle is a tool to efficiently get you from one place to another in less time and with less effort, but you are responsible for doing the work.  ThoughtStream works with you to more quickly and easily help you calm your mind and release muscular tension.  When you start to master this you'll see how much better you feel about every aspect of your life.

Because using ThoughtStream is an active process - you receive immediate feedback about subtle changes that you normally would not be aware of - you learn to recognize states of relaxation and stress more easily.  You become more familiar with the kinds of mental activities that affect these levels.  In short:  ThoughtStream is a tool for self awareness and self-modification.

ThoughtStream is a particularly valuable addition to many relaxation and personal growth training programs.  You will get many years of benefit from this simple, easy to use device.