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What is biofeedback, and what is it good for?

Pamela Allardice
Monday, August 2, 2010
Question: What is biofeedback, and what is it good for?

This technique provides a way of measuring changes in the body, such as skin temperature and muscle tension. It is possible to alter some of these changes, and this becomes easier to do when you receive feedback, via seeing the results on a meter or screen.

Since many physical changes are related to illness, it is sometimes possible to treat the disease as well. For example, some people have been able to ease the pain of migraine by imagining the head getting cooler. Biofeedback can also be particularly effective for stress-related problems like high blood pressure, insomnia, and anxiety, as well as for relieving chronic pain.

After instructing you in a specific relaxation technique, such as focusing on your breathing, the therapist shows you how to read the meter or screen and how to recognise changes in your nervous system. The goal is to help you bring on a state of relaxation by yourself.

To find a practitioner, visit www.naturaltherapypages.com.au

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