Psychophysiology. Sounds like a made up science, right? But psychophysiology is the study of the mind body connection. Biofeedback uses machines to train a person to consciously regulate certain bodily functions. Biofeedback was pioneered in 1938, but didn’t become a popular subject of study until the 1960s. One of the original ailments studied and treated with biofeedback was migraines. For a biofeedback session, you will be hooked up to a device that records electrical impulses. If you are working on your heart rate, you may be using an EKG (electrocardiograph). If you are experiencing headaches, you may be using an … Continue reading →