Grounding has shown to affect inflammation, chronic pain, cardiovascular function, and other biological processes (Chevalier, Sinatra, Oshman & Delany, 2013). It was hypothesized that those who electrically ground themselves with the natural world around them would be in an elevated, happier mood. Findings from the research conducted did not support this hypothesis. Results were not consistent with the previous research conducted on the effects of grounding on the physical body; however, research on the psychological effects of grounding the body has not been conducted on a large scale. Because of the previous research on the biological effects of grounding, there is a theoretical argument to suggest that it could positively affect mood,
This information can come from a variety of sources including: visual, tactile, temperature, or odor. Additionally, it could come from physical surroundings such as buildings, streets, or parks. The amount of stimulation from this data fluctuates in “intensity, frequency, duration, number of sources and by type (Hutchison, 2015)”. This theory believes that both too much and too little stimulation is damaging to the human psyche. Too much stimulation is known as stimulus overload and too little stimulus is called restricted environmental stimulation. Stimulation interrupts the way a person feels and thinks, as well as the way they react in social atmospheres. Furthermore, it affects an individual’s mental and physical health. Moderate levels of stimulation are desired for optimal
I never understood NFL free agency. It seems as though, it is a way for an athlete to make as much money as they possibly can over the length of their career. It is a way for teams to sign players whose contracts have expired and are free to play for whomever they choose. These athletes are catered to, flown everywhere just for the possibility of them signing with their team. But, sometimes, teams have to cut players that have helped them win over the years. As a football fan, in most cases, I enjoy free agency because this is a great chance for my team to collect players to improve their roster and give them a better chance to win.
Somatopsychic effects are a known thing. If you don't know that word, it just means that physical conditions can have emotional or mental health side effects. This seemingly new scientific discovery actually has ancient roots and is frequently expressed as "A sound mind in a sound body."
Electroconvulsive therapy is a psychiatric treatment that has been controversial for all its 60 years of use. **During the last few decades, researchers have been attempting to identify whether this is an effective treatment by studying the effectiveness of ECT, to learn how and why it works, and to understand its risks and adverse side effects. However, even after years of research, it is still unclear whether this is a safe and effective method. This psychiatric treatment is being administered to hundreds of patients yearly yet no one is sure if it is helping the patients or harming them. Both sides of this controversy have two very strong and compelling arguments. Psychiatrists and researchers, such as Max Fink, who argue for this treatment,
The groundwork for the development of electroshock therapy was laid in 1935, when a Budapest psychiatrist, Von Meduna, observed that
Communication with people increases mental stimulation. Other things that have been shown to increase mental stimulation include recalled memories and entertainment that is provided by animals. In atmospheres that feel depression or like an institution, just the presence of animals can make it seem much brighter. Additionally, animals increase amusement, laughter, and play for the individuals around them. These distractions from their current situation can decrease their feelings of isolation or alienation that go along with their situation (Holistic Online, 2007).
effects of electric shock on learning and delivered a short discourse on the value and
For many people, stress is a problem. Most of us could use some relaxation. What would you think about an electrolysis treatment that serves the dual purposes of helping you relax? You would probably think that such a treatment would be wonderful, but that it couldn't possibly exist. If that is the case, You will be pleasantly surprised to learn about Hyper Cerebral Electrolysis.
I have this theory that when it comes to music there is an unseen power which transforms. In in my life I have felt the influence of this power but it wasn't until the other day that I witnessed this power in action. It was through a procedure called Music Therapy where the method of treatment involves the patient listening to music. The element of music has a history of an intuitive connection that has psychologically been beneficial. Music therapy bands together the concept of music, mental health, psychological, and physiological benefits. With more examinations to estimate the advantages for this procedure more debate arises. Many are eager to
Music is a big part in some people’s lives, but does it affect us in any way? The question that this experiment is going to answer is simple. Does music affect mood and heart rate?
Not only does music affect thought, but it also benefits health. Students usually study in quiet, relaxed surroundings while listening to serene music. Classical music can steady a fast heartbeat and a slower heartbeat induces relaxation. Exercise plays a critical role in maintaining good health, and relaxing music can be favorable to this. Music reduces muscle tension, resulting in a better work out. Scientists performed controlled studies using adult males who were around twenty-five years old. Blood samples were taken before and after treadmill running. The experiment found that with the presence of music, “heart rate, blood pressure, and lactate secretion in the brain were significantly lower” . The results proved that music
Throughout centuries, scientists have discovered new and improved ways of curing certain types of diseases with medical treatments that continue to be discovered. When newly discovered, many treatments and cures are controversial. Immediately, society questions whether or not these medical practices are reliable, safe, and ethical procedures. Such as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), also known as “electroshock”, a medical procedure where patients who may be victims of schizophrenia or depression are given electric shocks where the “currents are passed through the brain, intentionally triggering a brief seizure. ECT seems to cause changes in brain chemistry that can quickly reverse symptoms of certain mental illnesses” (Mayo Clinic Staff).
Music have strong influences on individuals, some effects have more visibility and exposures, while other effects remain largely unknown. Individuals have utilized music to relax and to appreciate aesthetics, while other individuals have used music to regulate mood and to express oneself (Morrison). The more unfamiliar effects and uses of music have expanded; contemporary researches have discovered how music enhances concentration and cognitive functions, a primary reason why therapists increasingly encourage patients to choose musical intervention to meet various therapeutic goals (Rentfrow, Goldberg, and Levitin). Moreover, instances and curiosity of the effects of music on clinical treatments have emerged. Studies suggest music therapy could possibly have similar psychological effects as a popular non-pharmacological methods, such as the method of Hoku point ice massage, which eases the severity of pain during labor (Dehcheshmeh and Rafiei).
At baseline, before stimulation, it was found that the more depressed an individual was, the less activation there was in the prefrontal lobes and caudate nucleus (Teneback et. al, 1999). Teneback et. al (1999) also noted that following high-frequency treatment, they noticed that the people who responded to the treatment had increased inferior frontal gyrus activity compared to those who did not respond to treatment and days later they also had decreased medial temporal activity. The prediction is that while both the responders and non-responders showed changes in a Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) imaging is that responders had more normalization of blood flow (Teneback et. al, 1999). These results support the idea that
Most studies focus on the activation and deactivation TMS causes in the brains of depressed individuals. High-frequency stimulation, commonly measured as 20 Hz, has been found to have global activation (Teneback et. al, 1999; Speer et. al, 2000; Nahas et. al, 2001). High-frequency is measured as any frequency above 1 Hz as there was no change in blood flow with 5 Hz and 20 Hz (Teneback et. al, 1999; Nahas et. al, 2001). On the opposite end, a frequency of 1 Hz was found to decrease the blood flow (Speer et. al, 2000). At 20 Hz, blood flow increased in the prefrontal cortex, cingulate gyrus, left amygdala, bilateral insula, basal ganglia, uncus, hippocampus, parahippocampus, thalamus, and cerebellum (Teneback et. al, 1999; Speer et. al,