BioHug Vest

New systematic research review shows: "All 6 studies examining weighted vests documented no behavioral differences in conditions with or without the weighted vests."
The BioHug Vest is the only device on the market that truly addresses the issue of habituation by employing our patented computerized vest-control algorithm! http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S089142221400482X #

A systematic review of sensory-based treatments for children with disabilities

The importance of hugs: Oxytocin!
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Deep pressure | sensory processing | autism | calm | ADHD Hugs to calm you. BioHug non-habituating deep pressure vests calm stressed, anxious people or those with sensory processing deficits.

The Biohug vest is listed among 5 awesome tech innovations by fathers of children with autism. Check out this blog by Fatherly http://fatherly.com/child-care/five-awesome-tech-innovations-guys-autistic-kids/

Five Awesome Innovations From Guys With Autistic Kids - Fatherly As science make strides in understanding where autism begins, these fathers of autistic children are contributing with their own laudable efforts.

Read about a novel theory, tested in mice, soon to be tested on humans.

Single dose of century-old drug approved for sleeping sickness reverses autism-like symptoms in mice In a further test of a novel theory that suggests autism is the consequence of abnormal cell communication, researchers report that an almost century-old drug approved for treating sleeping sickness also restores normal cellular signaling in a mouse model of autism, reversing symptoms of the neurolo…

This interesting Chinese article from 2013 reports on using deep pressure to reduce anxiety during dental treatment. Have any of you used your BioHug Vest at the dentist?
http://jmbe.bme.ncku.edu.tw/index.php/bme/article/viewFile/1961/1004

A recent article in the Journal of Psychiatric Practice (2014, 20:71–77) http://europepmc.org/abstract/MED/24419314/reload=0;jsessionid=wzu8iVS35uEef9F2M5pa.20 describes a case study in which a patient presenting with bipolar disorder and comorbid anxiety, ADHD, and dyslexia was taught deep touch pressure strategies to alleviate severe symptoms of sensory over-responsivity (SOR) and anxiety. The patient reported that the techniques were helpful as they allowed her to cope with potentially overwhelming situations in her environment. Clinician-rated functioning also improved over the course of treatment. This case study suggests that deep touch pressure may be useful in patients with bipolar disorder who have SOR and anxiety as comorbid conditions.

We've just learned that the BioHug Vest was chosen by Chatelaine magazine as one of its twenty weird, wacky and wonderful health innovations. We are proud to take our place along with advances in stem cells, surgery, cancer diagnosis and battery-operated brains!

You can see the whole list at http://www.chatelaine.com/health/wellness/20-health-innovations/

Health innovations: 20 weird, wacky and wonderful developments Ready for your annual checkup tomorrow? Imagine incredible shrinking X-rays and superbug-zapping robots. Here’s a preview of 20 health innovations.

Guess which innovation tops the list...

Top 10 Israeli advances in autism From research to social and educational programs, Israel excels in the struggle to understand autism and help families deal with this developmental disorder.

Hugs help humanity.

How many hugs have you given out today?

Did you know that hugs:

Can instantly boost oxytocin levels, which heal feelings of loneliness, isolation, and anger.

Lift one's serotonin levels, elevating mood and creating happiness.

Strengthen the immune system. The gentle pressure on the sternum stimulates the thymus gland, which regulates and balances the body's production of white blood cells, which keep you healthy and disease free.

Relaxes muscles. Hugs release tension in the body. Hugs can take away pain; they soothe aches by increasing circulation into the soft tissues.

Balance out the nervous system. The galvanic skin response of someone receiving and giving a hug shows a change in skin conductance. The effect in moisture and electricity in the skin suggests a more balanced state in the nervous system - parasympathetic.

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Today is world autism day. We at BioHug salute all of the people on the autism spectrum who struggle and persevere along with all those who help and care for them. May your courage and persistence be rewarded! We love you.

The BioHug vest is an example of wearable technology at its best. It uses its "smarts" to prevent habituation and allow the wearer to continue to benefit from the deep pressure it provides.
Here's Yankele picking fruit in the garden. Would anyone else like to share a photo of themselves wearing the vest?