Thursday, November 26, 2009

Living Well

The Benefits of Biofeedback

It's gaining ground as a stress-management tool

Posted June 5, 2008
Emily Perlman of the Neurotherapy Center of Washington, DC demonstrates muscle biofeedback (forehead hook-up) on Dr. Dong-On Yang. The hook-up to Dr. Yang's hand monitors the physiological responses of his nervous system.

Emily Perlman of the Neurotherapy Center of Washington, DC demonstrates muscle biofeedback (forehead hook-up) on Dr. Dong-On Yang. The hook-up to Dr. Yang's hand monitors the physiological responses of his nervous system. (Jim Lo Scalzo for USN&WR)

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