A mind-body method of taking control of your physical and emotional health.

Biofeedback is the process of schooling your body to control its involuntary actions, such as respiration and heart rate. Minor adjustments to these actions can considerably improve physical and psychological well-being. In Biofeedback and Mindfulness in EVERYDAY ROUTINE, Harvard Medical College faculty member Inna Khazan pairs biofeedback techniques with mindfulness practice to handle some of life’s most common ailments-from nervousness and dread to tension and insomnia.

She begins with a explanation of fundamental physiological information, explaining principles such as breathing and overbreathing. PARTLY Two she dives into the practice of mindfulness. And partly Three she zeroes in on applying this mind-body approach to a range of common problems.

Khazan’s approach outlines simple solutions for listeners who want to improve the way they respond to problems. She guides them through raising their resilience and emotional flexibility while empowering these to take back control of their overall health.