Stress can be the cause of many physical maladies.  WindberCare biofeedback therapy allows patients to lower stress levels by teaching them how to control their own heart rates.  This therapy is quite simple, completely painless and no more complicated than checking blood pressure.  Biofeedback monitors allow patients to clearly hear their heart rhythms.  That feedback combined with other relaxation and breathing techniques teach them how to lower their heart rate which in turn helps them to reduce stress and manage anxiety.  Before seeking biofeedback therapy, patients should discuss this option with their primary care physician.  To learn more about biofeedback therapy, contact the Institute of Integrative Medicine.