The Benefits of Coherence
The research shows that when people enter the state of coherence regularly, on a daily basis, very powerful physiological changes occur. These changes don’t only occur when we are in this state but the effects appear to last throughout the day. These powerful effects include activation of the Barrow Reflex, a response activated from the aorta, which among other things regulates blood pressure and increases cardiac variability and overall health, strengthening of the immune system, becoming more resistant to the spread of disease, improvement in white blood cell counts, an increase in NK or natural killer cells, the cells which kill cancer, within the body, reduction in inflammatory cytokines, increases in interlukein-10, a chemical which fights inflammation, and a drop in cortisol levels, the stress hormone. And these are just the physiological benefits!
Psychologically, entering this state on a regular basis increases positive moods and optimism, improves sleep patterns and rest achieved from sleep, lowers feelings of stress and produces feelings that life has become richer. Research studies are beginning to show that entering the state of coherence daily can be more effective than antidepressant medication as a treatment for depression, at least in some patients. Training in entering this state has also proved useful as a treatment for anxiety disorders. Entering the state of coherence has the added benefit that it provides a sense of control and empowerment over illnesses of all sort.
The spiritual benefits of entering the state of coherence are no less impressive. As most people are aware meditation is, at its roots, a spiritual practice designed to bring the individual into closer and closer contact with the spiritual portion of our being. It appears that this occurs, at least in part, as a result of the state of coherence. In that state as the mind becomes calm, often for the first time, we are able to begin to see more deeply into the true nature of our minds and to come into contact with the intuition. This often leads to a sense that we are part of something infinitely greater than ourselves, and to a sense of peace and acceptance.
Coherence and Biofeedback
(what they are and why we all need them)