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Harvard cardiologist Herbert Benson identified the human
body's natural relaxation reflex as the Relaxation Response. The Relaxation
Reflex is the stress off switch, negating the harmful effects of the
Flight/Fight reaction more simply known as stress. Prolonged stress and the
resulting cascade of harmful biochemical reactions is extremely damaging.
The by-products of stress are the most cellular eroding chemical reactions
the body can experience. This molecular damage is the primary cause of
aging, and degenerative illness. Relaxation is a fleeting experience at
best. Deep meditation, acupuncture, massage, aerobic exercise, yoga can help
relax the body. It is the rare practioner of these activities who can
achieve the intensity of relaxation experienced when the Relaxation Reflex
is triggered. Retraining the body to trigger the Relaxation Reflex is now
made simple with new technology on the market. The Flanagan Neurophone is a
remarkable device that is proving very effective in training the body to
experience the Relaxation Reflex. Research is ongoing utilizing the
Neurophone to achieve the slower brain wave patterns indicative of the
Relaxation Response. |
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