Results

Hundreds of thousands of individuals worldwide have used the HeartMath System of tools,
techniques, and technologies to reduce stress and improve their personal health and well-being.
Because coherence-building tools help people establish healthier patterns at the physiological,
mental, emotional, and behavioral levels, the applications of the HeartMath techniques and
emWave technology is as diverse and wide-ranging as the users themselves. Compiled here
are some of the more common areas of application related to personal well-being and examples
of the kinds of results that have been achieved.

Stress Reduction
Probably the most widespread application of the HeartMath System is in stress reduction. The
results in this area have been strong and consistent, as substantiated by a large and growing
body of research. Scientific studies have demonstrated significant reductions in measures of
stress in a wide variety of populations using the HeartMath techniques and emWave technology.
These include:

Executives and employees of global corporations such as Motorola, Hewlett-Packard, Shell,

Boeing, and many others

Hospital nurses and employees

Government workers

Police and correctional officers

High school and middle school students

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 Individuals with various health challenges, including hypertension, congestive heart failure,
diabetes, and AIDS

For more detailed information, many of the full published research papers are available on the
Institute of HeartMaths website: (link to following page):
http://www.heartmath.org/research/research-publications.html

Individual perspectives on reducing stress using the HeartMath System:

"The [emWave] system has been a successful method for managing work-related stress. I've
found that by using this software program, I'm experiencing less fatigue and stress, which allows
me to maintain internal balance and have a higher energy level. I have the [emWave] system
installed on my notebook computer, which allows me to use it while on patrol in the field, at home
and in my office. As I balance a full-time law enforcement career, time with my family and working
on my dissertation for a doctoral degree in education; the [emWave] system allows me to be more
balanced and in control of the emotional and mental fatigue this kind of schedule can bring on. In
addition, I've also noticed that it's easier for me to be removed or be objective when it comes to
politics in the organization."
Mike Guerra, Sergeant, California Law Enforcement

HeartMathsprogram is a wonderful, effective path to serenity for crazy, busy executives. The
program not only works as a problem fixer, but more importantly, it enriches one's life. A
wonderful discovery for people whose lives have become too busy and unmanageable.
[HeartMath] equips you to cope not only with all the stress in life, but then goes way beyond in
introducing positive, lasting changes.
Bob Morgan, President, Council of Growing Companies

"Doc Childre's [emWave] technology is a deceptively simple, easy to use tool for balancing
emotional and mental states. What for, you say? [emWave] system shifts me beyond my usual
frame of mind into healthier, more relaxed and creative states. The effect is immediate and
cumulative. I use it every day."
Barnet Bain, Producer of the Feature Film What Dreams May Come

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What it does, is it takes all of the clutter out and allows you to focus. Its amazing what kind of
focus and clarity you can get simply by blocking out the other noise. Im an engineer and as
skeptical as most, but its obvious to me that by using it, it compresses the time to come up with
creative solutions.
Terry Miller, Senior Manager, Fortune 100 Company

The emWave technology and the Quick Coherence technique have profoundly affected my
personal and professional life. My daily baseline temperament was for the most part very high-
strung. Stress in the field of education only seems to be increasing, and in my role as a school
site administrator I felt like a sponge, soaking up everyones stress around me. The absorption of
all this negative energy was beginning to take its toll on my physical health and mental energy. I
saw myself becoming a cynical manager of problems rather than the idealistic, energetic,
professional leader I used to be. Since incorporating Quick Coherence and the emWave into my
daily routine three years ago, I have recaptured the positive energy and idealism I had at the
beginning of my career.
Jefferey Lagozzino, Principal, La Primaria Elementary School, El Monte, California

I wish everyone in Iraq had been as prepared as I was to deal with the stress that we were
under. Thanks to HeartMath, I made it back in good spirits. HeartMath was the best weapon I had
over there, and the only one I brought back with me and continue to use.
Iraq War Veteran

Improving Emotional Health and Hormonal Balance

In one IHM [Institute of HeartMath] study, participants experienced a 100% increase in their DHEA
levels when they learned the [HeartMath] techniques . Those who have high levels of this hormone
have been shown to have a decreased risk of cancer, heart disease and infectious diseases. This is why
DHEA has been referred to as the physical measurement of the level of a persons life force.
Christiane Northrup, M.D., Author of Womens Bodies, Womens Wisdom

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A research study examined the effects of the HeartMath techniques on stress, emotions, and
hormonal balance in healthy adults. Study participants practiced several core HeartMath
techniques five times a week over one months time, with an emphasis on reducing stress and
emotional energy drains. Measures of participants stress and emotional health were collected
before and after the study period. Levels of the stress hormone, cortisol, and the vitality
hormone, DHEA, were also measured at these times. The DHEA/cortisol ratio is considered an
important marker of health and biological aging; chronically high cortisol and low DHEA levels can
significantly compromise health and are found in most major disease states. Levels of cortisol
and DHEA are also closely tied to our stress levels and the emotions we typically experience.

The studys results showed that:

After 30 days of practicing the HeartMath techniques, experimental group participants

experienced significant improvements in stress and emotional healthincluding decreases
in Stress Effects, Anxiety, Burnout, Guilt, and Hostility and increases in Caring and Vigor (see
figure below).

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 In accordance with these emotional improvements, experimental group participants also
demonstrated a significant improvement in their DHEA/cortisol ratio. On average,
participants DHEA levels increased by 100%, while cortisol dropped by 23% over the one-
month period (see figure below).

There direct correlations between the emotional and physiological changes: Decreases in
cortisol were associated with reductions in measures of stress, while increases in DHEA were
associated with increases in measures of appreciation, care, love, and compassion.

The finding of a significantly increased DHEA/cortisol ratio with use of the HeartMath techniques
has recently been independently replicated in an international study. These results are
noteworthy, as the normal physiological variability of DHEA and cortisol levels from month to
month is non-significant. Results suggest that consistent practice of the HeartMath techniques
facilitates a repatterning process at a fundamental level, resulting in both emotional and
physiological profiles indicative of greater health and vitality.

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Reducing Anxiety

With the seemingly relentless increase in the pace and demands of life, dealing with feelings of
anxiety has become a significant challenge for many people. Anxiety can be a major impediment
to performing effectively at work or at school, to interacting easily with others, and to fully enjoying
the many gifts in life. Recurring anxiety also negatively impacts our health. The techniques of the
HeartMath System and the emWave technology have proven highly effective in helping
individuals reduce and transform anxiety of all kindsranging from general anxiety to feelings of
anxiety related to specific activities, such as test-taking or performance in music or athletics.

In a study of Motorola employees, measures of anxiety, tension, nervousness, and physical

symptoms of stress significantly decreased after learning and practicing the HeartMath
techniques.

A study of a government agency undergoing major organizational change measured a

significant (21%) reduction in anxiety among employees who learned and used HeartMath
techniques.

In another research study, individuals with diabetes who practiced the HeartMath tools over 6
months experienced significant reductions in both general and phobic anxiety, along with
significant improvements in emotional well-being and overall quality of life.

A study of HIV-positive individuals who learned the HeartMath techniques demonstrated

significant reductions in both state and trait anxiety over a six-month period, together with
increased physical vitality and reductions in pathological symptoms.

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 In the TestEdge National Demonstration Study (described in Learning and Testing Results
Section), high school students who learned to generate coherence using the HeartMath tools
and the emWave technology experienced a significant reduction in test-related anxiety after
completing a HeartMath learning program.

A study of college student musicians measured a significant reduction in the experience of

music performance anxiety and an improvement in performance quality after students used the
HeartMath techniques and emWave coherence-building technology.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Panic Attacks

Adam is a 46-year-old Vietnam veteran who suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder
(PTSD), panic attacks, and depression. He was dealing with two life traumas that
occurred before his military service and two that occurred during his service. He started
to develop agoraphobia and experienced increasing panic attacks, which prevented him
from attending college or going to work. After learning the HeartMath techniques, Adam
reported, Ive had amazing changes. Im [using the Quick Coherence technique]as
soon as warnings of a panic attack come on, [and] it helps. Adam explains that he is no
longer merely trying to survive but is actually re-engaging in and enjoying life. He has
begun riding his bike again, whereas in the past he felt vulnerable going outside. Now
when this fear begins, he uses the Heart Lock-In technique [sustaining coherence with
a positive emotional focus] facilitated by Heart Zones music and finds that it makes him
feel more capable of dealing with the thoughts and realizing they were obsessive. He
states: The [HeartMath tools] gave me the space to slow down the irrational thinking.
These panic attacks take me over. In [sustaining coherence] I was able to create a space
where I did have control. This was the first time I was able to stop what is the typical
scenario of the panic attack where I relinquish myself to the situation and end up hiding.

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 Adam also describes sustaining coherence for fun and enjoying the feeling of a
universal kind of love he experiences in the process. His practice of the tools has also
facilitated him in making better health-related decisions for himself, which, in turn, have
impacted his overall well being. In expressing his appreciation of the techniques, he
explains that while he may still experience difficult moments at times, he now genuinely
feels that he has something to help him. Ive not found anything in my journey as
applicable as HeartMath. In referencing other therapies and programs he had
frequented, Adam explains, After the initial high, theres always a let-down. [With
HeartMath] Ive not felt let down.

Lifting Depression

HeartMath has changed my lifeIt is like magic. Not like a magic pill that makes it all better all at
once, but like a magic flame inside of methe more I look at it, the stronger it gets. And the most
wonderful thing about it isits mine.
A.

Research studies show that the HeartMath tools and emWave technology have facilitated
significant reductions in depression in a wide range of people.

Hypertensive employees at a high-tech company significantly reduced depression and lowered

their blood pressure after using HeartMath techniques and the emWave system for 3 months.

High school seniors who learned HeartMath tools and used the emWave technology as part of a
test preparation program experienced significant reductions in depression along with other
emotional improvements.

A Stanford study showed that elderly patients with congestive heart failure significantly reduced
depression (by 34%) and increased functional capacity after practicing HeartMath tools.

In a study of a government agency undergoing major organizational change, employees who

learned HeartMath techniques reported significantly decreased depression, sadness, and fatigue,
among other emotional improvements, at the end of the seven-week study period.

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 California police officers who were trained in the HeartMath System experienced significant
reductions in depression and Global Negative Emotion after using the tools for 16 weeks.

Together with the results of research studies, the individual experiences of many people who
suffered from depression provide a powerful testament to the efficacy of the HeartMath tools and
technology.

A Magic Flame

HeartMath has changed my life. Last spring, before I started HeartMath, even though my
life was good, I was sad, depressed, confused and [experienced] so many other feelings
of defeat. I could not truly enjoy my life, my daughter or my fianc. I was so beaten down
by the hardship I had endured that I could not enjoy the good in life. I felt like it was only a
matter of time before everything came crumbling down.

Now though, I am no longer a victim! Wow, talk about a miracle. It is like magic. Not like
a magic pill that makes it all better all at once, but like a magic flame inside of methe
more I look at it, the stronger it gets. And the most wonderful thing about it isits mine.
No one but me truly controls it.

The wonderful mother, wife and person that I have always wanted to be, I am! My
appreciation of life and my experience grows into a huge flame that surrounds me.

I could go on and on about HeartMath. It is something every person needs. I am so

grateful to be one of the ones who gets to learn it. It is truly the greatest gift of information
I have ever received.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Love,
A.

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Fatigue

The HeartMath techniques and emWave technology have proven highly effective in helping
people relieve fatigue and gain renewed energy and vitality. Many people have found that in using
these tools to more efficiently manage their mental and emotional energy expenditures (thoughts,
emotions, and attitudes), they save a tremendous amount of energy, experience a sense of
increased buoyancy throughout the day, and feel much less tired and drained even at the end of
a busy day. The HeartMath tools also help people develop the intuitive discernment to better see
how to avoid draining energy and how to renew their vitality as they go about their daily activities.
It is not surprising that nearly every research study that measured changes in tiredness,
exhaustion, or fatigue in groups using HeartMath tools and technologies found marked reductions
in these conditions.

Recovery from Stress-Induced Fatigue and Autonomic Exhaustion Chriss Story

Chris, a 45-year-old business executive with a family history of heart disease, was feeling
extremely stressed and fatigued. A 24-hour heart rate variability analysis revealed
abnormally depressed activity in both branches of his autonomic nervous system,
suggesting autonomic exhaustion ensuing from maladaptation to high stress levels. His
heart rate variability was far lower then would be expected for his age and was below the
clinical cut-off level for significantly increased risk of sudden cardiac death.

Upon reviewing these results, his physician concluded that it was imperative that Chris
take measures to reduce his stress and recommended that Chris begin practicing the
HeartMath coherence-building techniques. Concerned about his deteriorating health,
Chris complied with his physicians recommendation. Each morning he practiced
sustaining coherence during his daily train commute to work, and he used the Quick
Coherence technique in any situation when he felt his stress levels rise.

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 At first Chris was not fully aware of the transformation that was occurring. His wife was
the first to notice the change and to remark about how differently he was behaving and
how much better he looked. Then his coworkers, staff, and other friends began to
comment on how much less stressed he appeared in responding to situations at work
and how much more poise and emotional balance he had. A second autonomic nervous
system assessment, performed six weeks after the initial one, showed that his heart rate
variability, had more than doubledindicating autonomic nervous system recovery.
These results surprised Chris physician, as recovery from autonomic nervous system
depletion usually requires much longer than six weeks.

Chris saw how profoundly his health and his life had been transformed. He no longer
suffered from fatigue, he was getting along with his family, colleagues, and staff better
than he could remember ever having enjoyed before, and he felt much more clearheaded
and in command of his life. His life seemed more harmonious, and the difficulties that
arose at work and in his personal relationships no longer caused him to feel the same
level of stress; he now found himself able approach them more smoothly and proactively,
and often with a broadened perspective.

Recovering from Chronic Fatigue Patricks Story

After a trip to Mexico in 1984, I returned with a variety of symptoms beginning a downward spiral
leading to collapse in the fall of 1986. My energy was gone. I was unable to think, unable to get
out of bedonly waking for about an hour a day, and during that hour sometimes able to only
open my eyes. It was 4 months before I could walk to the mailbox. That chore used to take me 5
minutes. Now it took at least half an hour.

My next 10 years were marked by gradual progress to very fragile plateaus. I was learning to
operate in a very reduced way. Yet, it was a delicate balancing actI had no idea when the next
wave of depletion would knock me off my feet. Not knowing if this was ever going to be over was
extremely frustrating.

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During recovery from my last major relapse in the fall of 1994, I recognized something major was
missing from my strategy but I didnt have a clue what that was. In the spring of 1995, I came
upon an article on the research of the Institute of HeartMath. I began learning the HeartMath
techniques for managing thoughts and emotions and bringing the autonomic nervous system into
balancefirst with the books and tapes, then a weekend retreat. Im using the techniques on a
very regular basis, and catching the first signs of the illness and shifting out of it before going
down. The changes have been miraculous!

Using HeartMath, I am experiencing the increased energy and mental function Ive needed to
really reenter life in a stable way. Now Ive gotten to the point where I can ask the question, what
do I want to do with the rest of my life? This is a very exciting place to be. For the first time in my
life it seems like all my resources are aligning, providing hope and a deeper sense of peace.

Patrick Jacobs, Nuclear and Electronic Computing Engineer

Sleeplessness

Sleeplessness has become a huge issue for many people in todays world. The inability to get the
restful, restorative sleep the body needs has an impact on nearly every aspect of ones life.
Learning to sustain coherence for a few minutes before sleep and during short periods throughout
the day, has helped many people resolve the physiological and psychological blocks to getting a
good nights sleep. Many individuals with longstanding sleeping problems have reported finally
experiencing peaceful and restful sleep after using the HeartMath tools and the emWave system
for only a brief period of time. Data generated from corporate projects at Shell, BP, Unilever,
Cisco, Boeing, and othersinvolving more than 2,000 individualshave shown consistent
reductions in sleeplessness across these populations.

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Solving Sleeplessness Trevors Story

Background and Symptoms

Since I was a young child I have suffered from a chronic sleeping disorder which not only
has prevented me from easily falling to sleep, but also has meant that I regularly awake
numerous times throughout the night. This leaves me in an agitated state of anxiety. This
anxious, agitated state is usually with me all night, with the result that I rarely wake up
feeling rested, refreshed, and energized. Instead, I often feel somewhat tired and
fatigued, especially during the later part of the day.

I have tried both herbal remedies (e.g., valerian) and pharmacological sleeping aids (both
over-the-counter and prescription). But these had various serious undesirable side effects
and, when they worked, left me with low energy and feeling fatigued all day. I have also
tried numerous psychotherapeutic techniques, under the instruction and guidance of a
clinical psychologist: visualization, hypnosis, EMDR, regression (to recall the traumatic
source event), behavioral regime (a bedtime ritual), and deep meditation. None of these
techniques or practices have had any noticeable effect on my sleeping disorder at all.

Since the first night I arrived home following my bilateral knee surgery 13 days ago, I
have practiced the Heart Lock-In technique [sustaining coherence with a positive
emotional focus] immediately before sleeping for 20 minutes or so. I have kept this
routine the same each night, although some nights I added a background of soft, relaxing
music and varied the time at which I went to bed.

The very first night I tried this, I slept completely through the night without waking (I slept
from about 11:00 pm through to about 7:00 am), and woke up feeling totally refreshed
and energized. Because this was the first night home from surgery, I thought that this
result was probably due mostly to my body being tired from the long day and ordeal of
the surgery the day before.

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 However, I have repeated this result for each of the 13 nights since the surgerysleeping
completely through the night without waking (not even to go to the bathroom, which I
previously used to do at least once a night). This has been amazing to me, as this is the
first time I have been able to sleep deeply and restfully for as long as I can
remember. I have been feeling totally rested; I wake up fully energized and do not
experience any feeling of tiredness or fatigue later in the day, despite the fact that my
body is still recovering from my surgery! Based on my experience, I would recommend
the HeartMath techniques as a highly effective, safe, nonpharmacological approach to
anyone who suffers from a chronic sleeping disorder.
Trevor, Age 58

The following story shows how the emWave system helped a child become able to sleep
through the night.

Henry is eight going on nine will be entering the third grade. When he arrived for his first
[HeartMath] session, his mom described a boy who was obsessed with thoughts of dying, who
was unable to sleep through the night following his nightmares and was often impatient with his
younger sibling.

As with any client, I had to gain an understanding of Henrys world... Because of his infatuation
with anything with a cord or batteries, I decided we would jump right in with the [emWave]
software. We immediately established a computer bond. Henry was able to see in real-time
how his thoughts/emotions affect his body. We discovered in working together that his numerous
toys (even the ones with cords and batteries) might make his head happy but they dont make his
heart happy. He is now creating a treasure chest of positive emotional images that include such
things as petting his dogs, pool time with Mom, and horsing around with his favorite cousin. We
also discovered that silly thoughts create coherence in his system as well.

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Within the first two the weeks of using HeartMath tools, Henry was sleeping through the night. If
he awakened, he used Quick Coherence to calm himself and go back to sleep without
interrupting Moms or Dads sleep. Mom and Dad have reported that he has a lot more patience
with his challenging younger brother. His 10-year-old sister told me, My brother is just happier.
When standardized school tests came up we practiced staying coherent to avoid test anxiety. (He
scored even better this year than last year!) We also had the opportunity to use HeartMath tools
to endure a student teacher that made his life HORRIBLE!

Last week when I asked Henry if he wanted to start with a warm-up on the Heart Rhythm
screen, he told me that he was already coherent and that we could go straight to the games. He
was right. Whos the HeartMath expert now?
Lynda Elliott

Weight Management

In the summer of 2000 I had a wake up call about my health condition. I was 45 years old, 350 pounds,
always in pain and short of breath and losing interest in many aspects of life. Trying to maintain a level
of professionalism while being totally uncomfortable was very difficultit took a lot of focused
concentration just to be present and move through everyday activities. I chose to change my life by
taking on a very structured food plan and joining a support group. I incorporated daily practices which
allowed me to maintain my food plan and new way of life. I often used the [HeartMath techniques] as a
response to stress and many other situations where I used to eat. I have lost 200 pounds in the past 17
months went from size 32 to 14 and have a new lease on life, regained energy and move through my
day without pain and with confidence.
Anonymous

Weight gain and weight loss both involve interactions among a complex array of factors. Weight
management programs are increasingly recognizing the important role of stress in these
processes. Frequent or ongoing stress can contribute to weight gain by increasing production of
the stress hormone cortisol, which increases fat accumulation in the body. In addition, feelings
of powerlessness to handle stress often cause people to resort to familiar and comforting
behaviors, such as overeating comfort foods that take them off their diet. Stressand the
inability to effectively manage ittoo often saps the energy we need to sustain a commitment to
a weight loss program or to maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

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Practice of the HeartMath techniques has been shown to reduce cortisol and increase DHEA
shifting the bodys hormonal profile to one that is conducive to burning fat and building lean
muscle tissue. And by providing people with a means to effectively transform stressful feelings in
the moment, the HeartMath tools have given many people the power and control they need to
stick with a healthy diet or weight loss plan.

The results have been very promising. An international study of employees at a leading
global company demonstrated a significant reduction in abdominal fat (as measured by
the waist:hip ratio) three months after HeartMath training. This reduction was sustained
six months after the training.

Significant Reduction in Abdominal Fat Three and Six Months After HeartMath Training

The following case history examples, submitted by a New York weight loss clinic that employs the
HeartMath System, confirm the effectiveness of this approach.

Alex P.
Alex was referred for HeartMath training by his primary care physician because he was pre-
diabetic, obese, and unable to lose weight despite many diets. He had a lot of anxiety. A highly
successful owner in the high-stress construction industry in New York, Alex had his own kitchen
and vending machine in his office, ate chocolate bars, and couldnt resist eating the entire bread
basket at the restaurant table. It would be gone before he knew it. Diagnosis: Obesity, high blood
pressure, pre-diabetic, high anxiety, and anger. Alex had tried controlled eating programs but was
unable to follow them. He kept a food diary, but he was referred to us because he knew what to
do but couldnt stick to it. He knew that a lot had to do with his temperament and the emotional
stress he was under, causing anger and fear for his health, which was endangered when he
came to us.

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With HeartMath and the emWave system, Alex realized that he did have control over changing
his heart rhythms. That was a big a-ha for him. After his first session with HeartMath tools and
the emWave, his family commented that he seemed more relaxed and he said he felt much
better. Changing his heart rhythms and getting into a little coherence interrupted his familiar
thought and emotion process. Because of his new control, even during heavy business decisions,
he became more self-aware of what he was saying and doing. He also became more aware of
what he was eating and had more control. After 5 sessions with the emWave at our office over 2
months, and practicing the tools in between sessions, he has lost 36 lbs; his blood pressure has
gone down 20 points (systolic) and 15 points (diastolic). His temperament has changed
completely and hes smiling and more relaxed overall. Recently he suffered the loss of a family
member and was able to handle it without returning to his old habits. Unlike the other things he
tried, he used the emWave with no messing aroundhe went for it.

Murray R.
A successful corporate lawyer, Murray was obese with high blood pressure. He was overweight,
pale, pasty looking and couldnt look you in the eye. He was extremely unhappy and stressed and
was classified as an emotional eater. He was referred by his GP. He knew everything he should
be doing correctly, but he couldnt stick to it. He didnt think he had control. After 6 sessions (4
months) of practicing HeartMath and appreciation attitude-shifting with the emWave system, his
weight has dropped from 296 lbs to 269 lbs. Blood pressure went from 162/110 to 122/84,
allowing his medication for blood pressure to be decreased by 50%. He said it was spooky how
differently he felt. He looked a different person. He is now much more able to deal with stress and
has stopped emotional eating.

Raymond W.
Raymond is a psychoanalyst with a practice in New York and Boston who was referred by his GP.
He knew even more about what he should be doing, understood the psychology, had tried
everything, but absolutely loved food. Hes a gourmet cook and knew the best restaurants in both
cities. He was trying to manage his diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. He had tried numerous
ways to manage all three conditions, including prescription medications. After 6 sessions with the
emWave system over 3 months, his diabetes and glucose levels are under control, he has lost 20
lbs so far and his blood pressure has dropped from 150/75 to 138/80. His triglycerides went from
over 500 to 100 and his blood sugar from 300 to just over 100. More importantly the HeartMath
program allowed him to see he could control these conditions.

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Anger Management
HeartMath gives you the tools to slow down your emotional reactions so the old patterns and anger
reflexes stop controlling you. And it opens you to a whole new attitude toward peopleand life itself.
Matthew McKay, Ph.D., Author of When Anger Hurts
From Foreword, Transforming Anger, by Doc Childre and Deborah Rozman, Ph.D.

Many people have found the HeartMath techniques and emWave technology to be invaluable
tools in learning a new and powerful approach to anger management. Individuals have
discovered that these tools not only help them manage anger in the moment, but, with
consistent use, progressively enable them to transform the deeper perceptions and longstanding
emotional patterns that underlie and fuel the anger response. People find that they begin to
respond differently because they perceive and feel differently, as anger loosens its hold.

Numerous research studies investigating the efficacy of the HeartMath tools have measured
statistically significant reductions in anger and hostility and improvements in the ability to
effectively manage anger. Such improvements have been documented across diverse
populations, including:

Correctional officers participating in a health risk reduction program

Government employees during an organizational change process
At-risk middle school students enrolled in a HeartMath learning program
High school students in HeartMaths TestEdge program
College students participating in a forgiveness training

Individual perspectives on managing anger using HeartMath tools:

I dont know how many times simply telling myself to Go to Neutral in the heart and breathing
compassion for myself through the heart and solar plexus has saved me from blowing up. Its
simple, but it does change my perspective so I feel in control and I make better decisions from
there. My boss really respects the changes hes seen in me.
Donna

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I have taught myself through practice of the tools to slow-frame what happens inside me. I trigger
when I feel attacked, then I have highly derogatory thoughts toward the offender. Now I can catch
it when those thoughts arise. Before the second thought forms, I tell myself to [use the Quick
Coherence technique] and come to balance before responding. I can see that this is triggering a
change in my brain, because soon Im having intuitive thoughts of understanding why the person
is behaving that way. I can see the person is upset, but its not an attack on me personally. So I
can reply with compassion.
Roger

HeartMath has really helped me a lot. I was in a fight with one of my friends but then I [used the
Quick Coherence technique]. I found out what the problem was and then my friend and I both
attacked the problem instead of each other and now were best friends. Thank you!!!
A., seventh grade

Enriching Relationships

In the past, if I felt hurt or uncomfortable in relationships I would blame the other person,
and run away. I would flit from one relationship to another like a hummingbird to different
flowers, never staying long enough for anyone to find out who I really was. Now it is the
opposite. I lead with my authentic self and real feelings, speaking my truth with tools I
learned from HeartMath. Instead of feeling split in two, I feel like a whole me.
Anonymous

Heart coherence-building tools not only enable individuals to gain greater personal empowerment
and well-being, but can also help people to add more quality to the important relationships in their
lives. Many people have found that using the HeartMath tools and emWave system together with
their spouse, partner, children, friends, students, or work colleagues has helped to renew, enrich,
and deepen their connection through enhancing communication, intuitive understanding, and care
in these relationships.

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Research studies have shown relational improvements in a wide variety of contexts among
individuals who learned and practiced the tools of the HeartMath system.

Police officers who learned the HeartMath tools reported marked improvements in
communication difficulties at work and in strained family relationships, two areas well
recognized to be major sources of stress for police. Officers noted that using the techniques
resulted in improved listening, less competition, and greater cooperation within their work teams.
Their improved listening skills also extended to their families, where they were able to manifest
greater care and compassion for their loved ones. Officers also reported that using the tools
enabled them to arrive at work in a better frame of mind and to go home in a better frame of mind
to spend quality time with their families.

A study of middle school students enrolled in a HeartMath program demonstrated

significant improvements in the students relationships with their teachers, families, and
peers. Students felt more comfortable in their relationships with their teachers, experienced more
empathy, support, and satisfaction in their interactions with their friends, participated more in their
family life, and felt more supported and satisfied in their family relationships.

A large study of 980 high school students showed similar results, with significant
improvements in the quality of students relationships both at school and at home after
they participated in HeartMath learning program. Students demonstrated significant
reductions in interaction difficulty and improvements in their awareness of others feelings
(empathy), their ability to share their feelings with others, and feelings of being understood. They
also showed increases in their enjoyment of class, positive feelings toward classmates, and their
perception of teacher care. Many also reported improvements in their relationships with their
parents and family members as a result of using the HeartMath tools.

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