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Biofeedback and Stress

Biofeedback takes a holistic approach to healing by assessing stress rather than treating specific symptoms using invasive procedures or prescribing harmful medications.

Stress is a psychological and physiological response to events that upset our personal balance in some way. In small doses stress can actually be a good thing. It provides a gentle push, helps us stay focused or alert and can motivate our best efforts.

Prolonged stress, however, will take a serious toll on our mental and physical health and well being. Whenever our body senses danger, the hypothalamus (a part of the brain) triggers a chemical alarm that lets loose a cascade of biological changes. Our sympathetic nervous system responds by releasing a flood of adrenaline, norepinephrine and cortisol. These stress hormones cause an almost instant increase in heart rate and blood flow. Blood vessels constrict, pupils dilate and blood sugar ramps up. This served our ancestors well in fleeing from the tiger. Once the danger goes away the body returns to normal. But, at the same instant that the flight or fight response in ramping up, non essential body processes are suppressed: the digestion is slowed down, growth hormones are switched off and the immune response is inhibited. The stress response is only intended to kick in for short bursts to react to an emergency situation. In our modern society we have many stressors, some of which are not even perceived consciously but effect the way our bodies function none the less.  When these subtle stressors persist the body stays in an alarm response. The more the stress response is activated the harder it is to shut off. Prolonged exposure increases the risk of heart disease, obesity, infection, anxiety, depression, pain, addiction, memory problems and more.

Biofeedback trains us to more easily elicit a relaxation response when confronting stressors. Stress comes at us from a vast number of sources each day such as social pressures, environmental toxins, nutritional deficiencies, allergens, pathogens, emotional disturbances, trauma, injuries, etc. By identifying which stressors are most reactive for a given individual, we can better assist the client in managing their stress. At the same time, we help individuals enhance their body’s natural healing processes which bring their systems into balance reducing stress hormones.

Biofeedback is a safe and effective advanced technology that energetically assesses and harmonizes the individual's underlying stresses and imbalances, assisting the body in self healing.

The National Institute of Health says that over 80% of all medical conditions are caused by stress. By reducing those stressors you can rebalance your life, take control of your health, and achieve your wellness goals.

Who is using Quantum Biofeedback?
Thousands of health care practitioners in every continent use advanced biofeedback daily. These practitioners include medical doctors, veterinarians, chiropractors, psychologists, hypnotherapists, dentists, social workers, acupuncturists, massage therapist, naturopaths, homeopaths, and research institutes and well as individuals seeking better health for themselves and their families and professional athletes striving for optimal health.