MyCalmBeat: $49.50
Stress is a funny thing. Some people thrive on it; others get crushed under the weight of it. It’s no secret that stress can affect heart health and overall well-being, and the methods of managing vary from person to person. Some work out, meditate, knit or do whatever it takes to calm their minds.
A more scientific approach to knowing and lowering stress levels is what the MyCalmBeat monitor, and the app that works with it, is offering. The monitor uses a small ear clip to track heart rate variability as its user participates in breathing exercises. The app (available for iDevices, Blackberrys, Androids and PCs) that accompanies it trains users to calm down.
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I tried out the training app; it’s not so much training at it is breathing. It’s like a visual version of taking deep breaths and counting to 10, except a certain amount of breaths are set to be taken within a minute. You follow the lung diagram as it inhales and exhales. The monitor is used to determine how many breaths within a minute would be best for you. I could see the app being useful right before something stressful, like an interview or a speech, to help calm someone down. Actually buying a monitor to measure improvement seems a little clinical, but if you’re into that, it might be a neat tool. Otherwise start with the free app and see how it goes.
Via: MedGadget
Credit: BrainResource
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