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What is Biofeedback?

Psychophysiology. Sounds like a made up science, right? But psychophysiology is the study of the mind body connection. Biofeedback uses machines to train a person to consciously regulate certain bodily functions. Biofeedback was pioneered in 1938, but didn’t become a popular subject of study until the 1960s. One of the original ailments studied and treated with biofeedback was migraines. For a biofeedback session, you will be hooked up to a device that records electrical impulses. If you are working on your heart rate, you may be using an EKG (electrocardiograph). If you are experiencing headaches, you may be using an … Continue reading →

What Is A Holter Monitor?

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When I was first experiencing stress-related body issues, my doctor ordered an EKG. The electrocardiogram didn’t show anything abnormal, so my doctor ordered a twenty-four hour test called a Holter monitor. A Holter monitor is also known as an ambulatory electrocardiogram — it watches the electrical activity of your heart during your usual daily routine. The advantage of a longer test is that it has a better chance of detecting any abnormal heart activity during your day. Any heart problems may not show up during an EKG in the doctor’s office. Some people ONLY experience heart problems during certain activities, … Continue reading →

What Is An EKG?

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One of the things my body does when I’m feeling stressed is make me more aware of my heartbeat. It feels like my heart is thumping really hard! The first time I experienced the thumping sensation, I was in college. It was kind of frightening to feel like my heart was beating hard when I hadn’t been exercising or doing anything at all! My doctor ordered and EKG to see what was going on in there. An EKG (or ECG) is an electrocardiogram — a test that measures the electrical activity of the heart. With every beat of your heart, … Continue reading →