New approach for brain stimulation

Heart rate variability (HRV) biofeedback is a simple and noninvasive method for brain stimulation. This method includes paced breathing at a rate of about 6 breaths per minute (0.1Hz), which is slower and more rhythmical than natural breathing. HRV biofeedback has been used to successfully treat a wide spectrum of diseases, such as asthma, COPD, IBS, fibromyalgia, hypertension, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and insomnia (Gevirtz, 2013). It has been employed to improve performance in athletes and human operators.
Source: BRAIN STIMULATION: Basic, Translational, and Clinical Research in Neuromodulation - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research