biofeedback

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  1. noun The technique of using monitoring devices to furnish information regarding an autonomic bodily function, such as heart rate or blood pressure, in an attempt to gain some voluntary control over that function. It may be used clinically to treat certain conditions, such as hypertension and migraine headache.

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  • The National Institute of Mental Health is supporting research in biofeedback, hypnosis, and Navajo spirituality. —  Omni: September 1994
  • To lessen the pain, you should try to use these methods: biofeedback, acupuncture, aromatherapy, myotherapy, and natural treatments. —  Improving Your Health
  • Several treatments can be tried by your specialist including drugs, biofeedback, maskers, etc and as a final resort, surgery. —  MyLinkVault Newest Links
  • Yoga, biofeedback, massage, and acupressure are all established techniques for relaxation and stress-management.
  • Strategies for the management of stress, such as relaxation, exercise, biofeedback, and other therapies made to help decrease discomfort, may possibly reduce the severity and occurrence of migraines attacks. —  American Chronicle
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