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HeartMath
I took a HeartMath class in San Diego in 2001, they used to do a circuit and a 2 day seminar. I realize there is a ton of great information on Curezone Site, but when it comes to consciouness and spirituality- it is harder to 'do', since it is a way of 'being'. Heart Math can help you train the body through technology of biofeedback to respond to the world with a different pattern because you have a different feeling! It's a software program for your computer turning it into a mini biofeedback lab.
Date: 3/28/2005 3:29:50 PM ( 19 y ) ... viewed 1045 times This site is worth checking out-Science meets meditative Biofeedback
Question:
Why the word HeartMath?
Answer:
Although the words "Heart" and "Math" are rarely used together, Doc Childre, who founded IHM, felt that this combination reflected the two most essential aspects of our work.
Heart—The word heart, of course, has meaning to almost everyone. When we think of heart, we think of the physical heart as well as qualities such as wisdom, love, compassion, courage and strength, the higher aspects of all human beings.
Math—In the context of HeartMath, the word math refers to the stepping stones or the nuts and bolts of unfolding the qualities of the heart in a systematic way. It also refers to physiological and psychological equations for accessing and developing the incredible potential of the heart.
The term HeartMath represents the importance of both aspects in our exploration of the heart.
Question:
Are there volunteer opportunities with the Institute of HeartMath?
Answer:
There are many ways to contribute as volunteers to the Institute of HeartMath:
Give your voice - You can work as an advocate on behalf of Institute of HeartMath by contacting local school administrators or community, state, and national leaders and encouraging them to bring IHM's educational programs to schools in your area. Contact christiana@heartmath.org
Give your time - Many of our programs require expert grant writing, web development and maintenance, and facilities upkeep (in a rural setting). Find out how you can be a part of our organization and make a difference today. Contact lynn@heartmath.org
Give today - You can give an immediate cash, stock, or credit card donation that will support the development and implementation of IHM's educational programs and the ongoing work of the Institute of HeartMath's Research Division. In addition, real estate and vehicles, large and small, are accepted. Contact katherine@heartmath.org
Give to the future - Planned gifts (also known as legacy gifts) and contributions to the endowment fund ensure that the Institute of HeartMath's programs will continue to help people years into the future. Contact katherine@heartmath.org
Research FAQs
Question:
Are there any studies on the HeartMath techniques that were not conducted by the Institute of HeartMath?
Answer:
There are a number of studies using HeartMath interventions that have been done by other institutions and health care professionals. For example, a study with congestive heart failure patients was conducted by a research group at Stanford University; a study with middle school children was done by the Miami Heart Research Institute; an investigation on test-taking in high school students was conducted by the Minneapolis Public School District and an independent clinical psychologist; and a study on employee retention was conducted by Delnor Hospital (Geneva, Illinois). If you review the Science of the Heart booklet you will find that many of the studies were conducted by researchers that are not associated with HeartMath. In addition, many of the results we have reported have either been replicated or are in the process of being replicated by other researchers.
Question:
What is the difference between "coherence" and "entrainment"?
Answer:
We introduced the term physiological coherence to describe a physiological mode that encompasses entrainment, resonance, and synchronization, which are all distinct but related physiological phenomena that are frequently associated with more ordered and harmonious interactions among the body's systems.
The coherence mode is associated with a sine wave-like pattern in the heart rhythms (reflecting increased synchronization between the two branches of the autonomic nervous system), a shift in autonomic balance toward increased parasympathetic activity, increased heart-brain synchronization, increased vascular resonance, and entrainment between diverse physiological oscillatory systems.
In physics "coherence" is used in two different ways, both of which apply to our use of the term. It is used to describe the ordered or constructive distribution of power within a single waveform. The more stable the frequency and shape of the waveform, the higher the coherence. The term autocoherence is used to denote this kind of coherence. An example of a coherent wave is the sine wave. In physiological systems, this type of coherence describes the degree of order and stability in the rhythmic activity generated by a single oscillatory system. For example, in the physiological coherence mode, the heart rhythms become more coherent, shifting toward a sine wave-like pattern.
Coherence is also used to describe two or more waves (or systems) that are either phase- or frequency-locked. This is also called entrainment. In the coherent mode, respiration, heart rhythms, and blood pressure rhythms become entrained and oscillate at the same frequency. The term cross-coherence is used to specify this type of coherence.
In terms of physiological functioning, coherence confers a number of benefits to the system. For example, there is increased cardiac output in conjunction with increased efficiency in fluid exchange, filtration, and absorption between the capillaries and tissues; increased ability of the cardiovascular system to adapt to circulatory requirements; and increased temporal synchronization of cells throughout the body. This results in increased system-wide energy efficiency and metabolic energy savings.
Question:
Have HeartMath techniques been shown to help people with atrial fibrillation?
Answer:
Yes, many people with atrial fibrillation have benefited substantially from the HeartMath techniques.
A large hospital in Orange County, California, conducted an internal study with a random sampling of 75 patients with atrial fibrillation. Many of these patients had severe conditions and were on aggressive antiarrhythmic and antihypertensive medication regimens; a large number were on "last resort" medications with extremely toxic side effects.
The patients learned HeartMath's Freeze-Frame and Heart Lock-In techniques through coaching and home learning materials and were asked to practice the tools over a period of three months. At the end of the three-month period, 71 of the 75 patients reported substantial improvements in their physical and emotional health. Fifty-six patients had significantly fewer symptomatic episodes of atrial fibrillation and were able to reduce their anitarrhythmic and antihypertensive medications under their physician's guidance. Fourteen were able to discontinue their antiarrhythmic medications altogether. The reduction in pharmacy costs to the HMO as a result of these improvements in patients' health was in thousands of dollars per month. The hospital study coordinator concluded: "The overall benefits to the patients were significant, life-changing, and priceless."
In addition to this study, numerous patient case histories have documented dramatic improvements in people suffering from atrial fibrillation and other cardiac arrhythmias after learning HeartMath tools and techniques.
Question:
Is there any research related to congestive heart failure?
Answer:
Yes, a study was conducted by Stanford University investigating the effects of the HeartMath program in patients with congestive heart failure. Patients demonstrated significant improvements in functional capacity and significant reductions in stress and depression, among other improvements. You can read a summary of the study in our research section on the following web page:
You can read a summary of the study in our research section on the following web page:
www.heartmath.org/research/science-of-the-heart/soh_58.html
(Study summary begins halfway down this page and is 3 web pages long.)
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