About Anxiety Pack
Physiologic Response
By applying cold temperature on either cheek and/or eyebrows, we activate the Diving Reflex. The name of this reflex comes from divers emerging themselves into ice tanks.
How to activate the Diving Reflex
At Home
On The Go
On The Go
On either cheek and/or eyebrow
Apply frozen bag covered in towel
Apply cold water
Apply ice covered in towel
Total application time is individual, apply for a few seconds or until relief
Be cautious of extreme cold temperature on skin
On The Go
On The Go
On The Go
Try Anxiety Pack, the first portable pocket sized instant ice pack
Instruction and Recommends on back
Non-pharmacologic interventions for Anxiety/Panic Attacks
Breathing exercises
Breathing exercises
Breathing exercises
Breathing exercises can help with Anxiety/Panic attacks
Safe exercises include:
Diaphragmatic breathing
4-2-6 breathing
Pursed lip breathing
Alternate-nostril breathing
Exhale longer than inhaling
box breathing
Diving Reflex
Breathing exercises
Breathing exercises
Heart Rate (HR) can affect anxiety
Research on the Dive reflex shows:
The HR on the right are significantly lower following activation of dive reflex
The Dive Reflex sends signals via the V2 branch of the 5th cranial nerve, the Trigeminal nerve, to reduce heart heart and make breathing soothing
Lifestyle
Breathing exercises
Lifestyle
Working with a therapist can improve mindset and health
Helpful tools:
-Mindfulness
-Meditation
-Gratitude practice