Pressures of work; hectic family lives – it's no wonder so many of us suffer health problems brought on by stress. Last year around half a million people suffered work-related stress, experiencing symptoms such as depression, headaches, high blood pressure and insomnia.
Left unchecked, stress not only makes life feel unbearable, it can also have serious consequences for long-term health. Yet many people are reluctant to take medications because of worries about dependency and side-effects.
Fortunately there is a revolutionary new therapy which uses technology to tap the body's own natural resources, restoring calm and control to those suffering from stress. Biofeedback – as featured in The Independent, The Guardian and on the BBC – has produced scientifically measureable improvements in test subjects.
This new therapy not only reduces symptoms but also improves people's ability to concentrate and perform at their best. Rather like a mechanic re-tuning a misfiring engine, Biofeedback therapy restores the body to a natural harmony, decreasing stress and opening up whole new areas of possibility.
Your Own Worst Enemy
Surprisingly, stress is actually a built-in bodily reaction designed to help us! It is part of the so-called ‘fight-or-flight' response experienced by animals in danger. When threatened, an animal's body instinctively prepares either to flee or defend itself. This involves a raised heart rate, increased blood pressure and a heightened state of awareness.
Unfortunately, evolution hasn't caught up with the different demands of humans and ‘fight-or-flight' responses set in over longer periods when we are stressed by life. Whilst helpful in the brief burst of dealing with danger, these bodily responses are actually very damaging when they become long-term.
