Stress Reliever

By: Dr. Shirin Nooravi

Stress has become the number one malady of our time. The constant pressure associated with living in a fast-paced world has created an environment where nearly everyone feels the effects of stress. Stress is the body and mind's response to any pressure that disrupts its normal balance. It occurs when our perception of events doesn't meet our expectations and we are unable to manage our reaction. According to the American Institute of Stress, up to 90% of all health problems are related to stress.
How to relieve stress? Research has shown when you learn how to intentionally shift to a positive emotion, your heart rhythms immediately change. A shift in heart rhythms may not seem important but in fact it creates a favorable cascade of neural and hormonal events that benefit the entire body. The stress relief effects are both immediate and long lasting. emWave shows the effects of stress on your body by measuring the subtle changes in your heart rhythms. This type of measurement is known as heart rate variability analysis or HRV. The analysis of HRV is recognized as a non-invasive measure that reflects heart-brain interactions and autonomic nervous system dynamics, which are particularly sensitive to changes in emotional state.
Frequent users of the Stress Reliever report: stress reduction, increased energy and resilience, greater mental clarity for decision-making and creativity, enhanced emotional balance and improved listening ability, better, more restful sleep. Shirin Nooravi, Psy.D. 818-344-6818