When you experience stress, there are a number of responses that occur in our brain and body. Our brain releases certain chemicals into the brain that impact the way we think and feel. What many people do not realize is that when we are faced with a stressful situation we also have a physical reaction […]
A Look at How Breath Training Builds Resilience
One of the most common types of relaxation techniques people turn to when they want to de-stress is breathing exercises. These simple techniques are a great way to regulate and reduce the stress you carry in your body and mind. The many different breathing exercises can help you identify ways to breathe more effectively and […]
How to Use Your EMG Sensor for Breath Training
The Resility biofeedback Muscle Activity Sensor (using surface EMG technology) is capable of playing many different roles in your health journey. Its most basic goal is to teach you about your body and the way it responds to stimuli. One of the more sophisticated roles it can play is to help you exert some control […]
How EMG Biofeedback Can Reduce Shoulder Tension While Working at the Computer
Did you know that the average American spends about 8-10 hours per day sitting in front of a screen? A recent study conducted by the Nielsen-funded Council for Research Excellence (CRE) in conjunction with Ball State University’s Center for Media Design (CMD) uncovered this startling trend. Using a surface electromyography (commonly known as EMG) muscle activity […]
Can You Use a Muscle Activity Monitor to Manage Stress?
Let’s face it, stress is something we all deal with. While some of us are better than others at mitigating stress levels, it’s a part of all our lives. There are many different ways we can manage our stress, including simple strategies like exercise and meditating. As people’s stress levels climb, many turn to medications to […]