Respiratory breath feedback is the consciously perceived feedback of one’s own breathing in order to make the most of your positive effects on the body.
Many functions and states of the human organism are influenced by breathing such as blood pressure, muscle tension and well-being.
These functions and states can also influence breathing in the opposite way. For example, pain can significantly restrict breathing (e.g., shallower breathing). Usually, this occurs unconsciously.
In respiratory feedback therapy, targeted training is used to influence these unconscious behaviors.
Indications (areas of application)
- Bronchial asthma
- Insomnia (sleep disorders)
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Psychovegetative disorders, nervousness and stress.
- Pain
- Disorders of the gastrointestinal tract (gastrointestinal tract).
- Disorders of the cardiovascular system
The procedure
Breath measurement, that is, the measurement of the rhythm of breathing, is usually done by means of a breath sensor attached to a Velcro belt.
Inhalation and exhalation are measured and made clear either by means of a sound or a light signal.
The signal for exhalation is intended primarily for asthmatics.Note: In the case of an asthma attack, there is usually initially only slightly difficult breathing with coughing or wheezing. This can increase to the occurrence of coughing fits and dyspnea (shortness of breath): breathing in becomes a problem because exhaling becomes increasingly difficult.
Even after a short period of controlled training, the positive effects of breathing increase as the body relaxes.
A standard therapy lasts about 10 sessions; the average session duration is 25 minutes.
Sessions should be conducted at least three times a week initially.
Benefits
Respiratory breathing feedback regulates your breathing – as one of the most important bodily functions – and thereby improves your well-being.
Through respiratory breathing feedback, your well-being can be improved naturally without medication or surgery.
You will feel good after a short time and your vitality will noticeably increase.
