Background: The psycho-physiological changes in brain-body interaction observed in most of meditative and relaxing practices rely on voluntary slowing down of breath frequency. However, the identification of mechanisms linking breath control to its psychophysiological effects is still under debate. This systematic…
Abstract Sympathetic hyperactivity and parasympathetic withdrawal may cause and sustain hypertension. This autonomic imbalance is in turn related to a reduced or reset arterial baroreflex sensitivity and chemoreflex-induced hyperventilation. Slow breathing at 6 breaths/min increases baroreflex sensitivity and reduces sympathetic…
Abstract Whereas the neurophysiology of respiration has traditionally focused on automatic brain stem processes, higher brain mechanisms underlying the cognitive aspects of breathing are gaining increasing interest. Therapeutic techniques have used conscious control and awareness of breathing for millennia with…
Context: Abnormal cortisol levels are a key pathophysiological indicator of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Endogenous normalization of cortisol concentration through exercise may be associated with PTSD symptom reduction. Objective: The aim of the study was to determine whether mindfulness-based stretching…
The objective of this study was to verify, in a sample of university students, whether a relaxing technique called deep breathing (stress Intervention Functional IFA) is capable to improve the mood and to reduce the levels of stress. Thirty-eight adult…
With COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic all over the news, we all have come across terms like ‘quarantine, self-isolation and social distancing’. If you are still not sure what the difference is, then keep reading. Governments use quarantine to stop the spread…
You may have noticed our Campaign on facebook and other socials through this week in support of International Women’s Day by remembering some of the most influential and inspiring women. These women have faced struggles, broken stereotypes and set new…
For a long time we have seen the concept of Artificial Intelligence in movies, usually in the form of robots. We also interact with AI in our everyday lives, in the form of searching for answers on Google or online…
Over the past few weeks, things have been racing at the DOT HQ; from preparing for the launch in December, to streamlining headset development, to social media efforts for a successful crowdfunding campaign- its been somewhat chaotic. Regardless of all…
Have you noticed how everyone these days is obsessed with getting numerous things done at once? Well, we can’t really blame them. In today’s world where everyone’s running a race, multitasking has become THE THING. Digging a little deeper into…
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