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Uniting the world of naturalmedicine free from
borders
Natural Education for
the 21st
Century
Principles in Action
Stress & Biofeedback- Legalities
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Structure
Stress reduction- what is it?
The legal context of Biofeedback
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SCIO Legal use
Legal Illegal
Biofeedback Diagnoses
Stress assessment support Treatment, therapy, cure
- Symptoms or disease!
Stress reduction support
As part of a whole process involving externalstresses (lifestyle etc.)
If you have other qualifications use them- but the
Biofeedback rules stay the same!
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Its a new world
The situation in the USA/Canada makes itEXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT WEWORK TOTALLY WITHIN THE LEAGL
FRAMEWORK
the issues that create problems aremisrepresentation (stating aspects that
are not stress and are not biofeedback)
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SCIO Practitioners Role
SCIO practitioners work with
Stress
using
Biofeedback
That is ALL- TOTALLY andABSOLUTELY
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Words are important
Train instead of Treat.(Only the licensed fields treat,biofeedback signals train/retrain responses.)
Programs in place of Therapies. (Some States interprettherapy as referring only to standard medical, psychological or
other licensed therapies, and those in the certified fields avoid theuse of this word.)
Client instead of Patient. (Only the licensed fields see patients.)
Educate instead of Prescribe. Because lifestyle changes are a
personal choice, clients make their own decisions based oneducation
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Stress
A stress focused practice is liberation.
It is not a limitation.
Stress is a major element in the
development of ill health.
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Stress Defined
The term "stress" was first used by theendocrinologist Hans Selye in the 1930s toidentify physiological responses in laboratoryanimals.
He later broadened and popularized the conceptto include the perceptions and responses ofhumans trying to adapt to the challenges ofeveryday life.
In Selye's terminology, "stress" refers to thereaction of the organism, and "stressor" to theperceived threat.
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Healthy Stress
Stress in certain circumstances may beexperienced positively.
Eustress, for example, can be an adaptiveresponse prompting the activation ofinternal resources to meet challenges andachieve goals.
SO>> Stress can be healthy orunhealthy
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Self Regulatory ResponseHealthy and Unhealthy Stress
Organisms have self regulatory responses
Move towards nutrients (stress managingsupports)
Move away from toxins (stressors that disruptself regulation)
Healthy Stressors sustain homeostatis
Unhealthy stressors sustain homeostasis
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We react to any stress
Stress is
1. Perceived by an organism
2. Evaluated for response action (e.g. re-activityresponse in SCIO/ resonance)
3. Discriminated into an action
a. A healthy/ life sustaining/positive responseresponse:
i. e.g. to love
ii. e.g. to a nutrientb. A negative response to a disturbing stress
i. e.g. a loud noise>> move away etc.
ii. e.g. activate a system response (e.g. imune system)
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Healthy & Unhealthy StressWHY is this important?
Unhealthy stressors always create a
response> a debilitating one that takes usaway from homeostasis
This shows electromagnetically
e.g. in an electrocardiogram/ brain wavemeasurements
Similarly more subtle cell/organ signalsbecome altered by unhealthy stressors
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Healthy and Unhealthy patterns
Healthy response >>> healthy stresspattern/frequency
Unhealthy= stressed response >>unhealthy stress pattern/frequency
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Frequencies and Stress
IF
We know healthy signatures/patterns (e.g. frequencies)
AND
We can measure disturbances (distortions to the stresspattern)
AND
We can restore the correct pattern
THEN We have a way of rebalancing a distorted stress pattern
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Healthy tissues can be compared withharmonius standing wave systems.
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Half wave, full wave, standing waveswith resting points
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Healthy tissue:constructive Interference:
Ideal, harmonious in phase vibration of regularlyarranged atoms maximizes energy (Itzhak Bentov)
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There is a chaotic vibration due to differentaccumulated particles such as free radicals,
heavy metals, viruses, bacteria, fungi,
inflammatory debris, etc.
This is causing an energy drain by
interferences.
The Main Focus (main degenerating area) is
the most chaotic area and is at the core ofdraining the entire bodys energy.
Unhealthy Tissue
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Destructive interference
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Rebalancing stress distorted patterns
There are various possibilities including
1. Offer a complete balancing pattern back> reinforce thepositive stress pattern response. This can overwritethe faulty pattern (like a long restorative holiday)>requires a resonant coupling (it must be the right styleof holiday)
2. Reduce the disruptive effect of the stressor bycancelling/removing its signature (IF there is enough
cell vitality and inter cell support) > a short holidayaway from the stressors can be enough (and of coursereduce/eliminate subsequent exposure)
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Rebalancing stress distorted patterns
The stressor identification andrebalancing approaches are just an
electrophysiological approach to what we
do in daily life
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Acute and Chronic Stress
Stress is your body's reaction to theconstant demands of the world
Stressors are events or conditions in yoursurroundings which may trigger stress.
Two main types of stress that people arefaced with are:
Acute (immediate)
Chronic (low level/subtle and often ongoing)
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Acute stress
Also known as the fight-or-flight response,is your body's immediate reaction to athreat, challenge or scare.
The acute stress response is immediate, itis intense, and in certain circumstances, itcan be thrilling.
Examples of stressors that may cause anacute stress response are a job interview,a fender bender or an exhilarating ski run.
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Chronic stress- THE WORST
Results from long-term exposure to acutestress.
The chronic stress response is much moresubtle than the acute stress response, butthe effects may be longer lasting and moreproblematic.
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Daily Life Chronic stressors
The stressors which may lead to chronicstress are the nagging, day-to-day lifesituations that often seem unrelenting.
Think> relationship problems, workdifficulties and financial woes.
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Tangible Chronic stressors
The stressors which may lead to chronic stressare the nagging, day-to-day toxic stressors thatcreate an unhealthy response (foods,chemicals, electro pollution)
Unhealthy stress creates a load and moves theorganism away from healthy living processes: itdebilitates.
The debilitation process shows in anelectromagnetic disturbance at the heart of life-the cells (more later on this)
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SO STRESS IS
VERY BROAD
ALL YOU NEED TO REFER TOPROVIDED
YOU EXPLAIN IT WELL
(see IMUNE Stress 101)(IMUNE Biofeedback 101)
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Stress- irrelevant?
Why does anyone want to work with diseasewhen they can work with a major underpinningto health!
The US National Institute of Health (NIH) and
the American Medical Association (AMA) bothrate stress as the most common cause of alldisease.
They are not alone! Worldwide Associations
(Psychological, Heat, Diabetes etc. rate stressas a major factor in most disease. >>>> Google Stress and verify.
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Deeper Effects from prolongedstress
Excessive, prolonged stress may contribute to a widerange of other mental health problems such as anxietyand depression. Stress may also contribute to physicalhealth problems such as:
stomach and duodenal ulcers, high blood pressure,
asthma,
rheumatoid arthritis,
thyroid over-activity, ulcerative colitis, and
persistent skin damage from scratching.
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Neuro-chemistry andPhysiology
The neurochemistry of the general adaptationsyndrome is now believed to be well understood,
although much remains to be discovered abouthow this system interacts with others in the brainand elsewhere in the body.
The body reacts to stress first by releasing the
catecholamine hormones, epinephrine andnorepinephrine, and the glucocorticoidhormones, cortisol and cortisone.
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Neuro-chemistry andPhysiology
The hypothalamus- pituitary -adrenal axis (HPA)is a major part of the neuron-endocrine system,
involving the interactions of the hypothalamus,the pituitary gland, and the adrenal glands.
The HPA axis is believed to play a primary rolein the bodys reactions to stress by balancing
hormone releases from the adrenaline-producing adrenal medulla, and from thecorticosteroids-producing adrenal cortex.
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Acute>>Chronic
The HPA etc. is not designed to be undercontinual load> the very common drip-drip-drip of the stress tap.
It will be reduced in response activity- likea dripping tap eats away a stone.
Instead of protecting you, your body's
response to stress, if constantly activated,may make you more vulnerable to life-threatening health problems.
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Other Systems Affected
The release of chemicals from stress reactions affect> Nervous system
Neuro-endocrine system
Oxidative Stress
Digestive system Liver and pancreas
Immune system
Cardiovascular system
Stress worsens many skin conditions such as psoriasis,eczema, hives and acne and can trigger asthma attacks
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It is a total load issue
. The human body developed defencemechanisms to deal with the threat of predatorsand aggressors.
Modern life is full of new threats.
Your body's well-adapted defences againstphysical dangers may not be as effective atdealing with the stress you feel while: LIFESTYLE examples-managing a huge workload,
making ends meet, taking care of an ill parent orchild.
PHYSICAL examples-being exposed to chemical,reacting foods, elecropollution etc.
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Biofeedback
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Biofeedback Definitions
According to FDA 21CFR 882.5050, abiofeedback device is an instrument that
provides a visual or auditory signal
corresponding to the status of one or moreof a clients physiological parameters (e.g.,
brain alpha wave activity, muscle activity,
skin temperature, etc.) so that the clientcan control voluntarily these physiologicalparameters.
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Biofeedback Definitions
Biofeedback Certification Institute of America,biofeedback refers to providing information (feedback)for biological activity. Biofeedback is a group ofprocedures for learning control over physiological
responses with the help of electronic instruments and theservices of a certified biofeedback professional
Biofeedback is a complementary approach often usedwith other therapeutic procedures to enhance health ingeneral ways, for example, to achieve deep muscle
relaxation to counter stress reactions; or in specificways, for example, to strengthen muscles in order totreat incontinence.
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Conventional Biofeedback
Biofeedback operates on the belief that it ispossible to learn to control ones brain statesfrom within.
Biofeedback trains the brain to modulate its level
of activity, to become more or less activatedaccording to the needs of the individual.A reaction of stress typically involves brain over-
activation.
Through biofeedback, individuals can learn toteach their brain to quiet down; to become lessactivated.
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Biofeedback ApplicationsSound- peer reviewed literature
Acute pain management Handwriting disabilities
Fibromyalgia Chronic asthma
Childhood migraine Parkinsonian dysarthria
ADHD Post stroke movement disordersSensorimotor learming Incontinence
Stutter and dysfluency Irritable bowel syndrome
Tinnutis Raynuads syndrome
Balance improvement Brain injury
Gait in spina bifida Spastic dysphonia
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Conventional Biofeedback
Conventional Biofeedback uses theconscious mind to re-train/rebalance intocorrect homeostatic activities that are
normally autonomous- that normallyoperate independently of our consciousmind.
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Biofeedback- the Process
Biofeedback is used in our daily life to monitorand correct(like the sensation (imbalance) of thirst stimulates us to
take the rebalancing action of drinking )
Biofeedback connects clients with what is goingon inside their bodies.
It first creates an awareness of imbalances
Often when this happens the body automaticallybegins to readjust (if there is goodvitality/communication)
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Conventional Biofeedback- the Process
Sometimes- and especially in poor health/
excessive stress) we need more help:
1. Deliberately create an awareness-
conventional biofeedback2. Retain using deliberate actions the inner
process
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Conventional Biofeedback- the Process
This seems a very deliberate/active process toaccess deeper disturbed stress responseprocesses- e.g. temperature control gonewrong.
Making deliberate actions for inner changeoften requires 10-30 conventional biofeedbacksessions.
WHY?
It seems hard to change the deeper/automaticprocess by deliberate action
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Advanced Biofeedback
?? Can we go more closely to the heart of thedisturbance??
Hypnosis is an example of accessing the deeperinformation (just an example- advanced biofeedback isNOT hypnosis)
The stress disturbance is reflected in electromagneticdisturbances
AND Clinical evidence indicates that direct retraining of
imbalanced stress response patterns to correct onesprovides:
1. A healthier and more resilient stress response2. A more well person!
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SCIO Biofeedback
The SCIO tunes an individual into his or herbodys physiological stress levels so thatthis information can be used to learn to
relax and control their own physiology,and
consequently affect a decrease in those
stress levels,resulting in
improved physical and emotional health.
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Assessing Stress
If we know the imbalance- if it is obvious-then we can choose a stressreduction/rebalancing approach (e.g. I am
tired so I know I need to sleep) Often the stressors and their effects are
quite subtle- we arent aware of them- so
we dont know what to do. We need to do a subtle test
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Assessing Stress
We could physically expose a client to allstresses and see what happens!!!!!
OR
We could test against the signature of
possible stressors and look for theresponse
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Subtly & Gently Assessing Stress
Is this valid
YES
e.g. Prof Cyril Smith (Salford Univ, UK)showed the same style of response asdirect exposure to an allergen:
Sealed allergen in a glass tube
The frequency of the allergen from anelectronic resonator
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SCIO Biofeedback- Evoked Potential
An Evoked Potential is a recording ofelectrical activity from the brain, spinalnerves or sensory receptors in response to
specific external stimulation.Evoked Potentials evaluate the functioning
of neuroanatomical pathways in the brain,
brainstem and spinal cord without usinginvasive devices or needles.
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Measuring stress response
The following methods have been used
Galvanic Skin Response (skin resistance)
Muscle Tension (EMG)
Brain activity (EEG)
Heart Activity (EKG, HRV)
Arterial pulse (VAS or PAT)
Skin Temperature
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SCIO Biofeedback
The accuracy of reactance (response to active issues) hasbeen measured and found to be accurate to perhaps 75-80% levels.
But never accurate enough for us to make full claims for
people who react to these compounds. Outside electricalinterference, patient adaptation to the signals, and otheraberrations prevent us from getting extremely accuratedata
Thus we do not claim that reactions patterns are
diagnosticpre-diagnostic at best.. Further test resultsand more classic mechanisms are needed toVAILIDATE/CORROBORATE
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SCIO Biofeedback
The re-activity response is a fast test (1/100thesec) so is a possibility
The a high re-activity response can come fromanywhere in the clients field Current issue (transient or ongoing)
Was an issue and no longer is
Isnt an issue right now but dont want it to be
Is something in my thought field from anotherperson/event
A reactivity response just says maybesignificant> it DOES NOT say good or bad,
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Device Registered Purpose
1. It is a Biofeedback device- that is it intotal!
2. It is for stress, relaxation, muscle
education- training/re-training- that is it intotal
Stress includes assessment and support
IT IS NOT FOR- diagnosis, cure, treatment, symptoms
and possibly even therapy
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Designers Intent
Prof. Nelson hascontinually stated that thedevice is a tool- it is not ahealth system.
Practitioners use tools aspart of the wellnessprocess- NOT as thetotality of the process
And that at least 50% of thesolution is lifestyle
Client
DevicePractitioner
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FDA Registration Information
The sole purpose of the EPFX system is to
provide the patient with insight into the subtlechanges in the temperature, skin resistance
(sweat), and muscle voltage. No claims aremade by the Eclosion Corporation for the abilityof biofeedback to treat any medical condition.Even claims for stress reduction are not without
critics or criticism.
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FDA Registration Information
What we do claim is that the system measuressubtle body electric and thermal changes in thepatient and feeds them back to the patient via
audio or video signals. These signals give thepatient awareness of the electrical and thermalchanges and thus allows them to better relax.
Relaxation shows lower stress?
When relaxed natural processes work better?
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Claims
Inappropriate claims have exacerbated thesituation with the device-
Claims outside of the original EPFX indications
for use, by a therapist are inappropriate andneed to be responded to.
THERE IS ACTUALLY NO NEED TO GOBEYOND STRESS AS STRESS IS SO
STRONGLY RECOGNISED AS SUCH A HIGHCAUSAL FACTOR TO UN-WELLNESS
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What you should now do
Each practitioner needs to do their own write upto explain the process and benefits of stress
treatment using biofeedback >>that they cancomfortably explain to clients when asked.
It should be TOTALLY stress related- use thekey words on the early slide (not diseases,
treatment, diagnosis etc.) Use IMUNE ClinicalPractice 101 to help with terms.