Many Cancer Patients Turn to Complementary Medicine Aug 6, 2008
4 percent of survey participants used hypnosis; 1 percent used biofeedback therapy; and 1. 2 percent used acupressure or acupuncture. (MEDLINEplus)
American Cancer Society study finds high use of complementary methods among cancer survivors Aug 4, 2008
Meanwhile, the use of other methods, such as biofeedback, homeopathy, and acupressure, are relatively uncommon ... 4%), biofeedback therapy (1. (EurekAlert!)
What Type of Headache Do You Have? Jul 30, 2008
It s been nicknamed the suicide headache, " Grosberg said. One female patient likened it to giving birth to 100 babies without an epidural. It s really bad. While migraine suffers tend to retire to a dark room when faced with their pain, cluster sufferers are often agitated and restless, Grosberg said. Triggers: Smoking is a major factor, as is drinking alcohol. What to watch out for: Tearing of the eye on the side of the head with pain, eye redness, nasal congestion, runny nose, drooping... (Fox News)
Theralase Launches Laser Rehabilitation Centre Jul 23, 2008
The Theralase technology platform targets several diverse healthcare sectors: firstly, for non-invasive pain management and clinical therapy, in hundreds of neural muscular skeletal conditions, including arthritis; secondly, to bio-stimulate and accelerate wound care and healing, including bone fracture regeneration; and thirdly, combining photodynamic compounds with super-pulsed, biofeedback laser technology to attack specifically targeted cancer, bacteria, viruses and fat cells. This press... (Canada Newswire)
Avastin Cancer Drug Linked To Anemia In Combo Trials Doctors Warned Jul 17, 2008
A biofeedback machine can teach you how to make yourself feel better by measuring your biological functions - and helping you learn to control them. more videos are available in our. (Medical News Today)
Oops, I wet my pants: The messy problem of incontinence Jul 16, 2008
Other treatments to take note of are biofeedback and pelvic floor exercise stimulation. - Medication: Antibiotics, hormone-replacement therapy and drug prescriptions for bladder or sphincter control can be used to treat urinary infections, replace hormones, stop abnormal bladder muscle contractions or tighten sphincter muscles respectively, according to AHCPR.. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Laughter is the best medicine to get away from stress Jul 3, 2008
One tool is the palm-sized biofeedback card measuring one s level of strain. AgeWell coordinator Cathy Slade initiated the beneficial event through the Ethos program hoping to reach out to seniors in the area, known for its highest percentage of the demographic in Boston. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
Natural Remedies for Headache Pain Jul 2, 2008
There are a variety of relaxation techniques you can try including deep breathing and biofeedback. Many people also find that massaging their head, neck and shoulders with their fingertips, and pressing a cold compress onto their forehead helps. (Pekin Times, IL)
Meditation, Yoga Might Switch Off Stress Genes Jul 2, 2008
Mind-body approaches that elicit the response include meditation, repetitive prayer, yoga, tai chi, breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation, biofeedback, guided imagery and Qi Gong ... However, Schwartz called the study "unique and very exciting. It demonstrates that all these techniques of relaxation response have a biofeedback mechanism that alters gene expression.". (Health-Finder)
Healing Headaches Jul 1, 2008
But there are a host of drug-free remedies, from holistic healing, to acupuncture, biofeedback and chiropractic medicine that can provide more lasting relief. Want the full story. (E/The Environmental Magazine)
Boomers in Pain Look Beyond Traditional Cures Jun 27, 2008
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Do-it-yourself relief Jun 23, 2008
A number of nondrug measures such as losing weight, gentle exercise or identifying triggers that worsen the pain, as well as meditation, biofeedback, massage and other alternative therapies can help keep pain manageable. Such steps can also help reduce reliance on medications. (Montana Standard, MT)
Data on alternative treatments needed for hyperactive disorder Jun 19, 2008
Millions of children take stimulant drugs for attention and hyperactivity problems. But concerns about side effects have prompted many parents to look elsewhere: As many as two-thirds of children in the United States with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, have used some form of alternative treatment. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Hi-tech therapy for the mind Jun 15, 2008
In this treatment, the individual is put through standardized tests to measure their biofeedback (heart rate, pulse etc) ... "Of course the person's biofeedback is constantly monitored. At the first sign of anxiety, treatment is stopped and the individual is led through a set of relaxation techniques. Once the physical symptoms are normal, treatment is resumed," informs Manish Bhan, director (marketing and sales), Illumenta Corporation, and the company that has brought this therapy to India. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Incontinence Jun 5, 2008
The report notes that the training works well when combined with biofeedback, which is especially helpful for women who have trouble isolating the correct muscles. Biofeedback sensors, attached to the pelvic floor, allow women to watch their muscles working on a computer monitor, helping them eventually learn to perform the exercises on their own, Wyman says. (USA Today -- News)
Facts of the Matter: Magnets unreliable aides Jun 2, 2008
Those who believe are likely to go on believing, but like copper bracelets, alpha biofeedback, and magic crystals, this fad likely will pass. Richard Brill, professor of science at Honolulu Community College, teaches earth and physical science and investigates life and the universe. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Newsweek: Can a hairstyle worsen a migraine? May 30, 2008
If you're looking for pain relief, you can try over-the-counter medication or like meditation, biofeedback, massage, hypnosis or acupuncture. If the headaches persist, or you suspect you may be suffering from migraines, talk to your doctor. (MSNBC -- Health)
Relaxation Exercises Sharpens Shooting In Biathlon May 30, 2008
9, 2001) Relaxation training and biofeedback have proven to be promising treatments for children who suffer from migraine headaches, according to a study in the January 9 issue of Neurology, the scientific. (May 10, 1999) New research has found that relaxation and music, separately or together, significantly reduce patients' pain following major abdominal surgery. (Science Daily)
Monkeys control a robot arm with their thoughts... May 29, 2008
The scientists used the computer to help the monkeys move the arm at first, essentially teaching them with biofeedback. After several days, the monkeys needed no help. (The Drudge Report)
Renew Yourself Naturally May 23, 2008
This unique system is a biofeedback tool that combines the elements of energy work, neuroscience and holistic research. Muscle testing unveils the subconscious mind and leads directly to the source of our innate intelligence. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Turning Conventional Video Coding Wisdom On Its Head May 22, 2008
15, 2000) For decades doctors have used biofeedback as a way to help control stress and tension. Now NASA technology adds a new twist by combining this mind-over-matter technique with the hand-eye. (Science Daily)
In brief: Health updates (5/20/08) May 21, 2008
Migraine: Mysteries of headache misery, 7:15-8:45 p.m. Thursday, Loussac Library, First floor, 3600 Denali St. The lecture will focus on biofeedback and relaxation strategies that can help and do not use drugs. Sponsored by Al Collins, Ph. (Anchorage Daily News)
Nurse’s Notes - Perimenapause can be difficult to go through May 14, 2008
Stress reduction through meditation, anger reduction, biofeedback, exercise (with an appropriate cool down period), yoga and breathing techniques can reduce the severity and frequency of hot flashes and night sweats. Acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine have been used successfully for the symptoms experienced in menopausal transition. (Missoulian, MT)
Enemas Can Help Children with Voiding Problems May 14, 2008
Treatment of the disorder depends on the underlying cause and may include a combination of behavioral, biofeedback, and medical interventions ... They say a trial is now being conducted at their institution to compare enemas with biofeedback training as primary treatment for constipated children with dysfunctional voiding. (MEDLINEplus)
Womens Health Conference set May 13, 2008
From 10:30 to noon, workshops are breast health, sugar blues, essential oils, stress and biofeedback, a girls point of view, and storyteller Jan Armstrong. From 12:30 to 2 p.m., the amazing you, facial rejuvenation, acupuncture ung, Tai Chi, self massage, dream lab, meditation, your money matters, the joy of African music (additional $35 fee) are offered. (Courier Publications, ME)
HeartMath, Pioneers in New Applications of Heart Rate Variability, Will Showcase the emWave Technologies at the 2008 Applied Psychophysiology & Bi May 13, 2008
Dr. McCraty will be conducting a half-day experiential workshop at the 2008 Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback Conference where event participants will receive instruction in use of HeartMath's heart rhythm technology -- emWave Personal Stress Reliever and emWave PC Stress Relief System ... Traditionally, biofeedback has monitored bodily responses such as brainwaves (EEG), muscle tension (EMG), skin temperature, and sweat gland activity ... The current issue of features an article... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
It's not all in your head May 12, 2008
"Whatever puts migraines into remission is good for them, whether it's physical therapy, biofeedback, or medication," such as antiseizure drugs, said Bajwa, the Harvard doctor. "What is bad for them is becoming dependent on the 'as needed' medication, like Tylenol 3 or Vicodin, which they take just so they continue to function.". (Boston Globe)
VIDEO-GAME NEWS: 'Grand Theft Auto' backlash begins May 6, 2008
" __ _THE CASUAL CURE: There are many more benign games than "Grand Theft Auto IV," and researchers at East Carolina University have been studying their effect on the brain. Carmen Russoniello, director of the school's psychophysiology lab, hooked up subjects to a variety of biofeedback devices and had them play "Bejeweled 2," "Peggle" and "Bookworm Adventures," three nonviolent, "casual" puzzlers from PopCap Games. (PopCap underwrote the study.) Different games had different effects.... (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Non-Pharmaceutical Migraine Help May 5, 2008
Biofeedback has been proven effective for a portion of migraine sufferers. This treatment utilizes relaxation coupled with specialized equipment that allows the patient to learn how to monitor and thus control physical reactions, such as tension. (Suite101.com)
Popular author provides guide about pregnancy experience Apr 23, 2008
There's also expanded sections on complementary and alternative medicines, including acupuncture and biofeedback, and pregnancy sex. (Ms. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Pay Attention! Brain Scanners Detect Slip-Ups Before You Do Apr 22, 2008
If the same mechanisms produce other, more meaningful errors -- slips on the assembly line or behind a steering wheel -- then the research could be used to design biofeedback systems that could catch mistakes before they're made. "People could be made aware that they're not in the best condition to be working. Or people might learn to identify their 'bad' brain state," said study co-author , a neuroscientist at the University of Bergen in Norway. (Wired News)
Bladder Drugs May Hasten Mental Decline Apr 19, 2008
Exercises, biofeedback and keeping to a schedule of bathroom breaks work for many. U.S. sales of prescription drugs to treat urinary problems topped $3 billion in 2007, according to IMS Health, which tracks drug sales. (Click2Houston, TX)
Computer Game Helps COPD Patients Breathe Better, Study Shows Apr 17, 2008
VF patients had their breathing monitored by a computer program which provided them with real-time biofeedback and set individualized goals, presented graphically on a screen in front of them. Patients could see their current speed and depth of breathing in relation to the set goal, encouraging them to inhale more slowly and exhale more completely in order to achieve the goal. (Science Daily)
Spa Attitudes Apr 14, 2008
In addition, at Syracuse University Robert Ader described commonly known as the mind-body connection and Dr. Norman Cousins healed his own autoimmune condition of with biofeedback and humor. The health movement in the United States escalated even further when Dr. Kenneth Cooper described aerobic exercise as necessary for cardiac health. (Suite101.com)
Dr. Leader: Suffering with jaw pain? Apr 12, 2008
Many people find relief with massage therapy, chiropractic, biofeedback, and acupuncture. Dentists rarely recommend surgery. (Malden Observer, MA)
Students whipped into shape Apr 10, 2008
The wellness activities were about 10 to 20 minutes long and included topics such as biofeedback, massage, healthy cooking, chiropractics, athletic training, homeopathy, being heart safe, and abdominal workouts. The fitness activities were 20 to 40 minutes long and consisted of Pilates, aerobic dance, yoga, kickboxing, agility, weight training, strength training, and martial arts. (Rhinebeck Gazette Advertiser, NY)
Raising Autistic Kids Focus Of Comedienne's Standup Apr 5, 2008
She also teaches her children to use a biofeedback technique called nuero-feedback. Dar said that a few years ago, it helped him learn to speak. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Relaxation Training May Improve Control Of Hard-to-treat Systolic Hypertension Mar 30, 2008
9, 2001) Relaxation training and biofeedback have proven to be promising treatments for children who suffer from migraine headaches, according to a study in the January 9 issue of Neurology, the scientific. (Apr. (Science Daily)
Faith and Justice Series Spiritual Healing Lecture Series Topic Mar 26, 2008
Presenter Carol Ann Hontz is an internationally known teacher of specialized kinesiology, or biofeedback, a gentle, non-invasive methodology promoting physical and emotional health and wellness. A 40-year educator and a resident of Budapest, she is the founder of two Montessori schools in Hungary and the author of two books. (Voices, CT)
Autism Connected To Gene Central To Neuron Formation, Study Shows Mar 21, 2008
28, 2008) Research on autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) shows that neurofeedback (EEG biofeedback) can remediate anomalies in brain activation, leading to symptom reduction and functional improvement. This. (Science Daily)
Global Sound Conference Brings World's Top Sound Researchers, Technologists and Musicians to Los Angeles for Four Day Symposium Mar 20, 2008
The exhibits open at 9 AM with highlights including voice biofeedback machines, which are used (among many applications) to help the deaf improve speech quality through visual representation of correct vocalizations; and vibroacoustic sound tables, which stimulate oxygen flow within our bone marrow and are used by NASA to keep bones from weakening during space travel. There will also be food, music and personal sound healing tools such as tuning forks and crystal bowls available for purchase. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Don't let allergies control your life Mar 19, 2008
Don't let allergies control your life. By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 03/19/08. (Atlanta Journal Constitution)
'Boot camp'helps treat chronic pain Mar 17, 2008
Biofeedback, therapy and exercise offered in four-week program ... They meet with a physician, an occupational therapist, a physical therapist, a biofeedback therapist, a clinical psychologist and a movement specialist. (MSNBC -- Health)
Meditation Can Lower Blood Pressure, Study Shows Mar 16, 2008
Anderson's most recent findings reinforce an earlier study that found Transcendental Meditation produces a statistically significant reduction in high blood pressure that was not found with other forms of relaxation, meditation, biofeedback or stress management. "Adding Transcendental Medication is about equivalent to adding a second antihypertension agent to one's current regimen only safer and less troublesome," Anderson said. (Science Daily)
Bed wetting a secret situation Mar 4, 2008
Try hypnosis, biofeedback or acupuncture. Schedule night-time awakenings. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Neurofeedback Helps Those With Autistic Disorders, Study Finds Feb 29, 2008
28, 2008) Research on autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) shows that neurofeedback (EEG biofeedback) can remediate anomalies in brain activation, leading to symptom reduction and functional improvement ... The research is reviewed in a new article published in Biofeedback. (Science Daily)
Students have a Place to Turn Feb 13, 2008
According to the stress management lab Web site, an alternate medical treatment technique called biofeedback is used in the lab. Biofeedback helps to train people to become more in-tune with their internal environment. (The Daily Universe, UT)
Q&A with Anne Harrington Feb 4, 2008
Looking at everything from the placebo effect to the evolution of hypnosis, from biofeedback to exorcism to psychotherapy to shell shock to the gospel of Norman Vincent Peale, she traces the ways in which certain ideas have emerged again and again: That illness is the body's way of working through psychological trauma, that positive thinking can cure us, that the pace and atomization of modern life make us sick. Harrington isn't out to debunk the germ theory of medicine - she isn't trying to... (Boston Globe)
Sleep disorders: Don't take it lying down Jan 29, 2008
"Try to get your exercise about five to six hours before going to bed,'' say the researchers. Regular physical activity, especially aerobic exercise, can help you fall asleep faster and make sleep more restful. Behaviour therapyChanging sleep-wake times, avoiding naps, engaging in a regular routine of exercise, and avoiding caffeine and nicotine within several hours of bedtime is important in treating circadian rhythm disorders and insomnia, according to the Mayo Clinic. RelaxationRelaxation,... (Independent)
German historian compares Tom Cruise speech to Goebbels Jan 22, 2008
"Eva, Pasadena, I understand Germany being paranoid about their past nazi history but you would have to be nazi minded to see that speech of cruises for that! Plus you just never read the almost 35 books, 12 volumes on the human spirit, 12 or more volumes on management, over 100 research volumes and about 3,000 lectures from Mr Hubbard. Also the Christians believe that God came down from heaven and somehow was reborn in the virgin Mary. Catholics believe that at communion you eat the body of... (Times Online)
Helena gets a dose of health Jan 16, 2008
Helena Physicians Clinic was on hand giving bone-density tests and breast cancer risk screenings, Quantum Biofeedback Specialists gave biofeedback demonstrations, St. Peter s Hospital gave lung-function tests, and several booths offered blood-pressure screenings. Free chair massages from Robyn Lund Massage and Intuitive Phoenix Massage also were a hit. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Tinnitus could be effectively treated with Acupuncture Jan 16, 2008
Biofeedback: Biofeedback is a method where people are taught to improve their health by using communications from their own bodies. 5. (HealthJockey.com)
Variety spice of health fair Jan 14, 2008
n 5:50-6:20 p.m. Behind the Scenes of Biofeedback, Carol Wilcock, Quantum Biofeedback Specialists ... Fairgoers will also have the opportunity to get their bone density tested, have a cancer risk assessment done, get their blood pressure tested and receive a biofeedback test. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Fighting back when pain takes over Jan 10, 2008
Physical therapy Over-the-counter pain relievers Prescription drugs (such as opioids and antidepressants) Psychological treatments (like relaxation training and biofeedback) Interventional therapies COMPLEMENTARY REMEDIES Acupuncture Massage Yoga and/or tai chi. In my two-year odyssey to find a cause and a cure, Ive learned that chronic pain frustrates doctors and patients alike. (MSNBC -- Health)
Covering the Health Spectrum Jan 10, 2008
Less common therapies (like Chinese herbal medicine), as well as those that are more offbeat (like biofeedback), are more likely to show up in discount programs. The state you live in makes a big difference in availability, too. (SmartMoney)
Severe Stress Post-9/11 Raises Heart Disease Risk Jan 10, 2008
"Maybe some kind of intervention is called for in the immediate aftermath of a traumatic event," she added, such as biofeedback or other stress relief techniques. Americans have much less exposure to terrorism than people living in many other parts of the world, where violence occurs on a daily basis, the researcher pointed out. (MEDLINEplus)
Mental potential: Helena author’s book teaches readers to focus, maximize brain power Jan 5, 2008
That s the message of Jim Robbins book The Open-Focus Brain: The Evolution of the New Brain Wave Biofeedback, which he co-wrote with Les Fehmi of the Princeton Biofeedback Center ... Fehmi is director of the Princeton Biofeedback Center in Princeton, N.J., and a pioneer in the field of neurofeedback ... He is a graduate of the UCLA Brain Research Institute and has worked for 40 years on understanding biofeedback and its applications. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Internists Say They Prescribe Placebos On Occasion Jan 5, 2008
4, 2008) In the first study examining American physicians' use of placebos in clinical practice in the 21st Century, 45 percent of Chicago internists report they have used a placebo at some time during their clinical practice researchers report in the January issue of Journal of General Internal Medicine. This study indicates a need for greater recognition of the use of placebos and unproven therapies and discussion about its implications," say the study authors, Rachel Sherman, a fourth year... (Science Daily)
Almost Half of Doctors Have Prescribed Placebos Jan 5, 2008
The majority also believed in the possibility of positive psychological and physiological benefits of meditation, yoga, relaxation techniques, biofeedback, prayer, spirituality, a good social support system, good doctor-patient rapport, and the interior design of the health care environment. The study was published in the January issue the Journal of General Internal Medicine. (MEDLINEplus)
Forget morphine, try gaming Dec 29, 2007
"Controlling pain through computerised VR and biofeedback meditation therapies has the promise of providing successful, cost-effective alternatives to pain medications," she told the CanWest news agency. Traditionally, patients suffering from chronic pain have been treated with a mixture of physical therapy, counselling and potentially addictive anti-pain medications. (NEWS.com.au)
Burgers and Beer opens new building Monday Dec 16, 2007
--- Brain Matters is a newly established business in the Yuma area that provides noninvasive neurofeedback and biofeedback services to clients to help them improve health or mental functioning. For more information, call 329-9091. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Always aroused Dec 7, 2007
Sometimes biofeedback techniques can help, suggests sex researcher Beverly Whipple. A couple of women were very successful, she says. (MSNBC -- Health)
Learning leadership Dec 5, 2007
He got involved in a classified program that would deliver six months of full-time training in martial arts, meditation, biofeedback and guided relaxation to two teams of Green Berets. The pilot was code-named the Trojan Warrior Project. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Transcendental meditation effective in reducing high blood pressure, study shows Dec 5, 2007
The Transcendental Meditation technique produces a statistically significant reduction in high blood pressure that is not found with other forms of relaxation, meditation, biofeedback or stress management. The new meta-analysis reviewed randomized, controlled trials of all stress reduction and relaxation methods in participants with high blood pressure that have been published in peer-reviewed scientific journals. (EurekAlert!)
Fighting sound with sound Nov 28, 2007
There also may be physical manipulation for cervicalgenic tinnitus, or cognitive behavioral therapy, biofeedback training and relaxation techniques taught by psychologists. Some ear, nose and throat practices even offer vitamin therapy. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
