Friday, January 12, 2007

Horse Heart Coherence May Be Key To Non-invasive Stress Detection

A horse’s heart rhythms reflect their emotional state and can respond to the emotional state of a nearby human, according to a pilot study conducted by Alliant International University Professor Ellen Gehrke and the Institute of HeartMath. When in contact, a horse’s heart rate may mirror a human’s emotions, signifying a close unspoken form of communication between man and beast.

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Posted by Tom Beckman on 01/12 at 07:59 AM
Autonomic Nervous System • Heart Rate Variability • HeartMath • Mood • Nature • Psychology • Stress • (0) Comments • Permalink
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