CardioGem - NeuroGem Update
march 2010
www.trigunamedia.com/updates/march2010


Dear HeartTuner / CardioGem and NeuroGem customer and coherence friend

Please enjoy going through this first major update and newsletter after the successful release of the two new applications last fall.

The much needed introduction of heart coherence (now spectrum geometry diagnosis) in the professional segment was greatly rewarded by some new (institutional) users referenced below, and lots of appreciated initial feedback and suggestions. This resulted besides a number of refinements in the applications, in the Cardiogem Therapists Manual which addresses as much as possible all the questions on practical use in therapy and coaching.

The website and url are also new: www.trigunamedia.com

Upgrades from the "old" HeartTuner PRO-04 to the CardioGem-5QS are available from 270,- Euro already. Current Heart Tuner owners who want to acquire the NeuroGem can count on the same discount as with the new combined package (prices see webshop).

With special thanks to Dr. Shemi Sagiv (Network Spinal Analysis), André Visch (Health Spa and Therapy Center Ryokan de Bronsbergen), Dolf Terlingen (VitaalScan in collaboration with AdvanceHCC) and Angela Skaliks (Chalice Well's Harmony) for their feedback and contributions. CardioGem and NeuroGem spectral geometry diagnosis were introduced in more professional and therapeutic institutes, evaluations are underway which will be published in due time.


with kind regards
Frank van den Bovenkamp

Triguna Media
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TOPICS IN THIS UPDATE
  • New: CardioGem Therapists Manual free download
  • CardioGem to be used in Life Style & Corporate Coaching
  • CardioGem + NeuroGem in Health Spa / Therapy Center for pre- / post evaluation
  • CardioGem in Network Spinal Analysis
  • NeuroGem in private psychiatric & healing practice
  • NeuroGem clinical testing in progress
  • Professional users upgrade from HeartTuner PRO-04 to CardioGem-5QS
  • New: CardioGem export options (e.g. for database, spreadsheet)
  • Tachycardia medication shows in CG-5 trend
  • Initial NeuroGem biofeedback results captivating
  • Spectral geometry & contemporary life style and management philosophies
  • Spectral Geometry revealing the true Heart-Brain connection
  • "Evidence Based" - redefined
  • CardioGem vs. monotonic breathing training
  • New: "Geometric origin of selective color empathy" rewrite, with new animations
  • Obsolete physiology and physics claims


New: CardioGem Therapists Manual free download
Besides the standard CardioGem user guide for hard- and software operation, a new Therapists Manual is now available, focusing on the use of spectral geometry diagnosis and training in therapeutic practice and coaching. The basics of spectrum geometry are clarified, the various aspects of use in practice are explained by means of characteristic authentic sessions and there are some interesting backgrounds on wave matrix physiology.

The Therapists Manual can be viewed online or be downloaded as .pdf.




CardioGem to be used in Life Style & Corporate Coaching
Historically the use of the Heart Tuner (now CardioGem) and in its trail the NeuroGem was almost exclusively in therapy and wellness related fields as well as research. Typical use is as an objective reference and validation for existing alternative and complementary intervention. Through frequent inquiries from, and talks with coaching professionals (sports, life style, corporate) we have gained much insight in how to implement spectral geometry (heart, brain) in different fields.

As a coach, your challenge is to convey your skills and / or advise to a client, helping him or her to independently pursue certain health or performance goals. Heart or brain spectral geometry diagnosis and training can be a strategic way to introduce a deeper psychological dimension in your program which may help building a broader and more authentic basis for sustainable success.

The Dutch coaching group Advance HCC (www.advancehcc.nl) specializing in corporate coaching employs a network of around 40 independent coaches in flexible teams. Advance HCC offers the option of "Vitaal Scan" for employees' general wellness assessment and advise.



Therapist and coach Dolf Terlingen (Netherlands) (www.osteopaat.biz; www.vitaalscan.nl): "I am an osteopath and in 2007 started with "VitaalScan" as an independent business. With VitaalScan I carry out a few tests to gain insight in the mental and physical functioning of employees in a corporate environment or organization. The tests include a so called Cardioscan focusing on stress vs. wellness related physiology. Recently I also acquired the CardioGem which allows me to get very specific understanding of the basic psychology of social interaction and authenticity. In an evaluation session afterwards, the results will be used to advise on improvements on physical, mental and social functioning". 		 

If you are a coach in one of these fields and are keen to offer your clients a deeper and broader than usual assessment and advise, please check out the respective section in the new Therapists Manual with guidelines for implementing spectral geometry in your coaching program.


http://www.vitaalscan.nl



CardioGem + NeuroGem in Health Spa / Therapy Center for pre- / post evaluation
Health Spa and Therapy Center "Ryokan de Bronsbergen" (www.ryokan.nl) near Zuthphen, Netherlands was one of the first clients after introducing the CardioGem and NeuroGem last fall. Ryokan offers a broad spectrum of health, wellness, therapy and beauty related treatments in the professional segment in a very attractive setting.

Before deciding to implement spectral geometry diagnosis, in combination with therapeutic courses, we agreed to set out for a whole day testing with nine clients (patients) before and after intervention. The results of that testing day can be summarized in that in almost all cases the effect of intervention was (very) significantly indicated by the CardioGem (HRV, Quick Scan) as well as NeuroGem (Quick Scan, spectrogram).



Director and therapist, André Visch (Netherlands): "We of Health Spa "Ryokan de Bronsbergen" acquired the CardioGem and NeuroGem to gain insight in the progress of our health course guests. Questionnaires can often be delusive and that's why we are looking for a method which is more conclusive. Our experiences with the new applications are positive. In order to estimate to what extend this method can be used to certify the quality of our services to paying customers will need a little more time. However, all signs point in that direction. Our next study will focus on the diagnostic use of the applications to provide a solid basis for prognosis. We expect that especially the NeuroGem will be an excellent tool for this".

André Visch is besides professional physiotherapist a former "black belt" world toplevel 'kyokushin' karate expert. 		 

The (anonymous) Ryokan test results with comments in the included session report can be downloaded from our database and can be viewed with the demo and full versions of CardioGem and NeuroGem.


http://www.ryokan.nl



CardioGem in Network Spinal Analysis
Chiropractic is a widely introduced and recognized intervention based on entraining the nervous system through subtle touch of the joints, especially those of the spine. Despite its worldwide success, a firm causal relation between treatment and result has remained a subject of controversy in main stream medical circles ever since its inception a century ago. Network spinal analysis (www.donaldepstein.com) was founded by Dr. Donald Epstein with the purpose of broadening the scientific basis ("evidence based") and expand its application. NSA is dedicated to (quote): greater self-awareness and conscious awakening of the relationships between the body, mind, emotion, and expression of the human spirit. NSA has currently over 700 certified members (chiropractic Dr.'s) worldwide.

Current research carried out by NSA involves electromyographic analysis*, which demonstrated increased coherency in, and predictability of the signals after intervention, attributed to the autonomous nervous system. Spectral geometry analysis as carried out with the CardioGem was found to be a wonderfully compatible technology to assess the subtle effects of chiropractic, i.e. in a pre- / post intervention style.



NSA certified practitioner Dr. Shemi Sagiv (Israel): As a chiropractic physician specializing in network spinal analysis (NSA) seeking to promote wellness I find that the CardioGem is the gold standard which assist me and practice members to evaluate their progress. Some of the important outcomes of NSA is to develop somatic awareness and to promote psycho-somatic coherence of the heart-brain function and the CardioGem is valuable in monitoring these outcomes. As a sport chiropractic I find that with the CardioGem I can sharpen and refine the athlete's ability to be alert (HRV) while maintaining high internal focus (ICC) which is crucial for peak performance.

Being a sports chiropractor, Shemi Sagiv himself participated in the 1984 Los Angeles Games as an Olympian Marathon runner. 		 


http://www.donaldepstein.com/nsa/network.shtml


*Dynamic modeling of spinal electromyographic activity during various conditions; E. A. Jonckheere and P. Lohsoonthorn Dept. of Electrical Engineering–Systems University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA 90089-2563; R. Boone PRP Entreprises Auckland 1309, New Zealand

 

NeuroGem in private psychiatric & healing practice



Angela Skaliks, Chalice Well's Harmony, Aachen, Germany: "The NeuroGem is in my opinion the ideal program to recognize learning disorders and to work on improvement. Furthermore, the calculations of Octave and Golden Mean coherence allow for a clear representation of personality disorders. It's exciting to see that many people, whose focus is exclusively circling around them selves, show a lacking outward sensibility in the test results. This is how I imagine the world of the psychotic individual, obnoxiously positioning him or herself in the centre of the world only to concoct excuses to escape in withdrawal. I am as before very enthused and see especially in the NeuroGem a tool to constructively act upon psychically, mentally and emotionally oriented problems. There are no "escapes" for the test person because the evaluation speaks for itself, holding up a mirror in the face. Thanks for contributing to a little elucidation in brain research with your work!" 		 




NeuroGem clinical testing in progress
Geometric spectrum analysis and geometric modulation (biofeedback) offer a variety of fascinating options for scientific research and clinical testing. Testing is currently carried out in collaboration with an internationally renowned medical faculty in the Netherlands. The goal is to deepen insights in its working, and possibly develop practical applications in a clinical environment. News and results will be published in due time.




Professional upgrade from HeartTuner PRO-04 to CardioGem-5QS
Upgrading from the "vintage" Heart Tuner PRO-04 to the CardioGem-5QS provides the additional benefit of quick and concise diagnosis (less need for sometimes difficult interpretations of the graphics screens) summarized in the "Quick Scan" with Dynamic Index. This creates a one-page, instant printable overview of essential heart coherence data incl. traditional HRV. Upgrading is possible for all Heart Tuner owners with the newer ("4 battery type") hardware. If you have older hardware please contact us for a special price. Note: the NeuroGem is a new application and not available as upgrade, however the same discount options apply as for a combined (CardioGem + NeuroGem) package.




New: CardioGem export options (e.g. for database, spreadsheet)
If you are using the CardioGem especially for longer follow-ups (longitudinal test), database resp. spread sheet compatibility can be a great benefit. The CardioGem was therefore updated with a non-formatted export option for (2 channel) key heart data, including: session header, channel mode, time & date, title, various HRV data, average coherence, Dynamic Index (for both channels). The "Export Scan" function can simply be selected from the File Menu. This option allows professional users to compile their own way to compose, process and represent trends and statistics e.g. during a treatment course.




Tachycardia medication shows in CG-5 trend
(excerpt from Therapists Manual)
This is a recording of a test person (i.e. patient, F, 69) with an uncommon HRV/ECG coherence trend. It is striking that although the HRV is remarkably low (lower than desirable at this age) the ECG coherence is nevertheless not consistently unnaturally high (like with above test person of 90+ years also having very low HRV):


 Evaluation: when the session result was discussed, this person indicated to have been using medication against tachycardia already for a long time. The measurable consequence is that not only the heart rhythm is kept calmer, but that the natural variation, that is, the HRV, is at the same time suppressed as well! This state is of course diametrically opposite to the philosophy of spectral geometry training. The reply, to how the test person feels psychologically as a result of this medication, indicated in an inverse sense, and in a slightly bitter manner what spectral geometry stands for: "I have the feeling that I have lost myself a bit". Notwithstanding how unpleasant and potentially threatening tachycardia may be, is it not at least as discouraging if the heart does not jump in moment of joy, gets empowered with positive challenge or responds to an empathic impulse? Particularly considering that the music of the heart (electrically and acoustically) modulates and harmonizes all cells of the body, should there not be an alternative for chemically oppressing the ANS influence? Shouldn't it be examined why the autonomous impulse it not converted into a harmonious HRV spectrum, instead of into an uncontrolled pace? (See especially the role of octave geometry as described in appendix C on coherent wave physiology).

Since in this exceptional case the Dynamic Index was nevertheless favorable, it can be stated that the CardioGem is simply not tailored to deal with this, at least in the usual sense. This however leaves a clue for the CardioGem therapist, not to rely solely on the final result (Dynamic Index), but at least keep an eye on the overall process. This way, in this case the unusual HRV/ECG coherence trend was spotted.


Initial NeuroGem biofeedback results captivating
Unlike with the HeartTuner / CardioGem, biofeedback with the NeuroGem is a very new and exciting area of research. The term "neurofeedback" is not used, because spectral geometry is based on a universal principle of coherence (i.e. healthy condition) and not on norm groups (i.e. specific disorders) or any personalized settings. Instead the term "geometric modulation" is used.

Below fragments of spectrograms are of the same person under roughly the same conditions, whereas the 2nd. spectrogram was taken during geometric modulation (i.e. biofeedback). The resulting levels, continuity and duration of coherence (right) were never seen in any person without biofeedback:

This is an area in development. As the effects can be strong (also subjectively) we advise to apply NeuroGem biofeedback judiciously and in small portions only, i.e. max. 1 x 10 min. per day to start with.



Spectral Geometry & contemporary life style and management philosophies

What do all contemporary lify style, develpmental and management philosophies have in common? Let's briefly summarize a few leading approaches, e.g.:

  • Stephen Covey, "7 and 8th. habits":
    • 1. Be Proactive: Principles of Personal Choice
    • 2. Begin with the End in Mind: Principles of Personal Vision
    • 3. Put First Things First: Principles of Integrity & Execution
    • 4. Think Win/Win: Principles of Mutual Benefit
    • 5. Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood: Principles of Mutual Understanding
    • 6. Synergize: Principles of Creative Cooperation
    • 7. Sharpen the Saw: Principles of Balanced Self-Renewal of body
    • 8. From Effectiveness to Greatness
  • Ken Wilber, 4 Quadrants with irreducible categories of existence:
    • 1. Interior Individual / Intentional
    • 2. Exterior Individual / Behavioral
    • 3. Interior Collective / Cultural
    • 4. Exterior Collective / Social
    • Plus: all these categories having multiple lines of development (e.g. cognitive, ethical, aesthetic, spiritual, kinesthetic, affective, musical, spatial, logical-mathematical, karmic, etc..)
  • Donald Epstein, Reorganizational Healing:
    • Discover
    • Transform
    • Awaken

Clearly, the shared message of all these philosophies is, that the traditional idea of physical progress and wellness alone is not fulfilling. There's more to life than the body, and body related needs. Above teachers stand out in that they not only acknowledge the deeper motivations and sources of empowerment of the mind, but also attempt to bring it into a meaningful, comprehensive system, balancing all aspects of life. Whereas some approaches are still rather psychologically modelled, Ken Wilber for example is a philosopher who makes it as scientific as it gets.

Now, rather than willing to spell out any popular comparisons, let's just look at the integral system of spectral geometry diagnosis and training. Below diagram and comments come from the Therapists Manual, capturing the essence of geometric coherence in bio-psychology and electro-physiology. No further comments are given here. It is up to the reader, and especially to the passionate therapist and coach, to look for meaningful parallels and use them in practice, while keeping in mind that the CardioGem and NeuroGem make it truly measurable.







This is the continuous model of coherence physics, which is further explained in the Therapists Manual.

Spectral Geometry revealing the true Heart-Brain connection
The mathematical resp. physiological connections between the different poles of the continuous model of coherence physics provide a very straightforward diagram of heart-brain interaction:


The electro-physiology of heart and brain are considered identical on the basic level of coherence physics. However, the way of measuring it is very different in each case. This is most simply explained as: the heart is a pulsed network, whereas the brain is a network of pulses. As a result of these different, almost opposite inner architectures, coherence in the brain is defined in terms of so called "heterodyne synthesis", whereas coherence in the heart is (normal) "additive synthesis". This explains the very different algorithms used for measuring heart or brain spectral geometry.

Following the "process flow" in the diagram, the striking psychological interaction between heart and brain can be seen:

Heart Brain
"Being / feeling one with your self" (outer focus or passion, inner focus or self-awareness) Is empowered by
"Brain - synergy"		 Controls (as attractor)
"Heart - focused passion"
"Being / feeling one with others"; (inner feeling or empathy, outer feeling or synergy) Is empowered by
"Brain - self-awareness"		 Controls (as attractor)
"Heart - empathy"


In simple psychological terms it means, that:

  • feeling for others is empowered by inner focus (or: from self-awareness to empathy), but:
  • feeling for others is only truly realized by understanding others (or: from empathy to synergy)
  • focused passion is empowered by understanding others (or: from synergy to passion), but:
  • focused passion is only truly realized by inner focus (or: from passion to self-awareness)

This way it is shown that "heart- and brain intelligence" are locked in a keen, "intelligent", closed-loop equilibrium, where "being one with yourself" and "being one with others" are equally important, but have a different meaning for the heart or the brain. This insight is the unique and outstanding "spin-off" from spectral geometry physiology, and - as a concept - free for all!

A additional special lesson to be learned is, that discriminating between "feeling" and "thinking" is not equivalent to discriminating between "heart" and "brain", respectively. The brain also "feels" (that is: synergy) whereas the heart also "thinks" (that is: focused passion, which is not the same as longing..!).


"Evidence Based" - redefined: from subjectivity to statistics to physics

In main stream medical science, "evidence" often means "statistics". The moment statistics are used as an argument (anywhere), you can be sure that the underlying parameters are not totally understood. With the motto "medica curat, natura sanat" in mind, we could say that the underlying parameters are in fact never totally understood, even when curing (!) e.g. a broken leg.

At the same time, many complementary or alternative methods or treatments are considered "non-scientific" because the underlying parameters are totally not understood.., notwithstanding subjective results and positive statistics in well tested cases. Consequently, if some underlying parameters of a complementary or alternative method are understood, this method could potentially be considered "scientific", that is of course, if the statistics are favorable as well.

A solution for both would be, if the underlying parameters are actually understood. This is what spectral geometry in electro-physiology is about. Although the flip side is that spectral geometry (so far) is non-specific with respect to disorders, other than a known impact of those disorders on the standard measured parameters, spectral geometry diagnosis can form an ideal validation tool both for clinical and complementary or alternative use. More specifically, it could help bring complementary or alternative methods under the umbrella of accepted main stream clinical practice.

In other words, spectral geometry diagnosis (and treatment) has the potential to introduce a new paradigm of "evidence based".

"Evidence" exists in the form of a comprehensive biophysics model (wave matrix physics or coherent wave physiology) which is mathematically testable and verifiable, of course measurable, and entrainable (see also paragraph on heart-brain connection).

Challenges for further research and expansion of the concept lie in mostly in further evolving and refining of the practical applications, still along with longitudinal testing and more statistic verification.



CardioGem vs. monotonic breathing training
(excerpt from Therapists Manual)



The RSA peak is used in certain products as a biofeedback indicator for monotonic breathing training. The CardioGem proves that in that case the ECG spectral coherence (also) gets much lower. Possibly this produces a certain ad hoc advantage along the line of, “the director can relax because the whole orchestra plays only one note”. Since such a method is clearly not compatible with the basic (psychological) premises of spectral geometry training, such a function in the CardioGem, for example as "add-on", is not apposite.



New: "Geometric origin of selective color empathy" rewrite, with new animations
Ask a child the colors of a rainbow or emerging from a prism, and it will name the primary colors. This is what we call "selective color empathy": the spectrum of light is not perceived smoothly, but certain colors seem to stand out for no obvious reason. These are the colors you first learned as a kid. The fact that other colors are often named after them, but never the way around, by itself proves they are special.

Why are these colors found to be unique? Is there a physical or physiological basis for such divisions of the visible spectrum, or is it just our "subjective" perception? In that case, why are the primary colors always the same, worldwide and throughout history?

Is there a universal, but hidden pattern which guides our conscious experience?

The "geometric origin of selective color empathy" is a proof of such a concept, a new approach which could be called the physics of conscious experience. It formulates a distinct division of the visible spectrum accurately accounting for the wavelengths of the primary colors, and more. As it provides clues for an extended type of underlying wave physics, it can be a great incentive for further research. Read more..


Obsolete physiology and physics claims

- The concept of "Golden Mean in the cepstrum (i.e. of the Heart Tuner)" as promoted for many years by Dan Winter turned out to be faulty and utterly meaningless, much to the frustration of many early HeartTuner users. This is most simply explained mathematically, as Golden Mean is a ratio, whereas the Cepstrum basis is a time index (time interval, not progression). This is replaced now by harmonic inclusiveness in the HRV spectrum which is fractal and implies Golden Mean geometry if the tacho signal is taken as a heterodyne composite. Only if a healthy HRV spectrum is sufficiently harmonic, the ECG spectrum can also be coherent. Hence, ECG coherence (or "ICC" - Internal Cardiac Coherence") implies at the same time harmonic inclusiveness in the HRV spectrum. This is explained in more detail by means of examples in the Therapists Manual. All by all this is another sad example of "new-age" interpretation of the Golden Mean ratio, unnecessarily alienating it from main stream science, whereas in truth Golden Mean has proven to have profound mathematical, physical and physiological implications.

- The concept of "Implosion" by means of Golden Mean (Phi) based charge compression, also promoted by Dan Winter for many years could ideally serve as a physics model for heartcoherence, and generally conscious perception, explaining e.g. some of the rather euphoric experiences associated with (high) internal coherence. However, although the concept may in essence be sound (which I believe), in the form it was popularized it is controversial because:

  • Dan Winter has never produced any mathematical and / or physics basis, background or evidence, other than popularly referring to fractal patterns in nature (like shells or broccolis);
  • The so-called "evidence" he produced (Phi in the cepstrum) was wrong, as explained above;
  • A paper by a certain Mr. Anderson was long time used by Dan Winter to demonstrate at least part of the concept, but the math in that paper (supposedly a self-sorting algorithm) was futile;
  • Since the time, around a decade ago, when Dan Winter came forward with it, he never further developed (his understanding of) the concept the least bit - neither intuitionally, nor conceptually and not at all mathematically; a recent "discovery" of his on Phi in the hydrogen atom structure did not imply recursion, and is hence trivial for "charge compression", whereas his claim that this explains the cause of gravity is even more arbitrary;
  • I worked out several mathematical / physics approaches for his sort of linguistic idea of charge compression. The solutions entailed, in short, various wave matrix models for Phi based charge distribution with respect to different inertial frames. Dan was utterly unable to relate to any of it or at least hint at a preferred approach so that we could have taken it from there. Only after a lot of insistence Dan murmured "I think it is a combination of all". Clearly this is only an escape, rather than any proof of insight in his own pet theory. Even a well-founded disapproval of all proposed solutions would have meant more.
  • Verifiable biophysics / mathematical evidence I produced myself, which I gladly would have shared to support Dan's claims (geometry of color, "WhyPhi" paper, "Fractal Synth" numerical analysis) was generally ignored and / or mis-interpreted by Dan.

Scientific concepts like these holding a huge potential for future applications in various fields need to be treated professionally. Adding-up and multiplying it all, a child can see that Dan Winter himself can hardly be the true originator of the advanced concept of Phi based charge compression and its related physics. He simply doesn't seem to understand anything of it himself. Many including myself would full heartedly grant him the credit of at least some deep "intuitional" knowledge which might to some extend validate his fancy and truly engaging stage performances. But with the absolute zero progress, even if only in that area and his obvious aversion to help work out a truly shareable mathematical / physics basis (which could take the magic spell away..?) we doubt whether even that is really the case. The only remaining enigma is: who is or was the true genius behind it?

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Fractal landscapes: raw food for thought or indigestible pseudo science..?
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Additional note on "charge compression" in physics and biophysics
"Golden Mean" does not describe such a thing as "charge compression", it only optimizes the conventional wave discipline by which the least amount of electro-magnetic potential is transformed into electro-magnetic energy. We could argue that a minute fraction of electro-magnetic potential may thus become available for the formation of generic gravitation or "life force", after esthetically joining the vast web of relativistic geodesics. But the intrinsic physics of that has yet to be recognized, and also the natural conversion of gravitation into electro-magnetic energy has to be realized. The "Big Bang" after all only makes sense as an inference refracted in its quintessence, rather than as an observable reflected in its circumference.

Frank van den Bovenkamp





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