23 Complimentary And Alternative Medicines

Relaxation and Stress Reduction Techniques: Biofeedback

This method is used in combination or as an alternative to medication to treat disorders such as anxiety, panic, and phobias. It helps the patient to learn how to control muscle tension and involuntary body functioning, such as heart rate and skin temperature. For a person with anxiety, it can help them to control their breathing in stressful situations to self-induce relaxation and ease hyperventilation. There is ongoing research on this method.