The heart is a primary generator of rhythmic patterns in the human body, and possesses a far more extensive communication system with the brain than do other major organs. In addition, the heart plays a particularly important role in the generation of emotion. With every heart beat, the heart transmits complex patterns of neurological, hormonal, pressure, and electromagnetic information to the brain and throughout the body. As a critical nodal point in many interacting systems - physiological, cognitive and emotional - the heart is uniquely positioned as a powerful entry point into the communication network that connects body, mind, emotions and spirit.
Doc
Childre and the research team at the Institute of HeartMath (IHM) have
shown that techniques which combine intentional heart focus with the
generation of sustained positive feelings lead to a beneficial mode of
physiological function they have termed psychophysiological coherence.
Correlates of psychophysiological coherence include a sine wave-like
pattern in the heart rhythms, increased heart-brain synchronization
(alpha rhythms become more synchronized to the heart) and entrainment
between heart rhythm patterns, respiration, blood pressure rhythms and
other physiological systems. Although psychophysiological coherence is a
natural state that can occur spontaneously while people are feeling
genuine positive emotions and during sleep, sustained periods are
generally rare.
During
states of psychophysiological coherence, our inner systems function with
a higher degree of synchronization, efficiency and harmony which
correlates with improved emotional balance, quality of emotional
experience, health, and cognitive performance. HeartMath studies
conducted across diverse populations have associated increased
psychophysiological coherence with reduced anxiety and depression,
decreased physical symptoms negative effects of stress, enhanced
immunity, reduced cortisol and increased DHEA.1-5 IHM has collaborated
with Stanford University and other institutions in studies which have
shown that heart centered techniques and psychophysiological coherence
facilitate the body's healing processes and improve physical health
outcomes. For example, improvements in clinical status have been
demonstrated in individuals with hypertension, diabetes, congestive
heart failure, asthma and AIDS.6-10
The
emWave Personal Stress Reliever, is a unique heart rhythm coherence
training device. It objectively monitors your heart rhythms and confirms
when you are in the coherence mode. It helps you learn to self-generate
coherence and track your progress. With practice you learn how to shift
into coherence at will, even in difficult situations which previously
would have drained your emotional vitality and buoyancy. You will
readily see and experience changes in your heart rhythm patterns as you
practice emotional stress management techniques. Your heart rhythms
generally become less irregular, and sine wave-like as you send more
heart-felt love and appreciation through your system.
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