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Activation of thalamus in motor imagery results from gating by hypnosis.
The ability to mentally imagine the performance of automatic movements has been well-established being employed in sports and physiotherapy as a tool for motor learning and rehabilitation. This is probably mediated by engagement of the same brain areas as during real motor performance. Here we investigated the effect of hypnotic trance on the cerebral activation pattern engaged in motor imagery in 16 healthy, right-handed subjects using fMRI. Motor imagery as compared with rest was related to activations in the left medial frontal areas (preSMA/SMA), prefrontal- and frontal areas, putamen and inferior parietal areas. When compared with performance of the same movements motor imagery resulted in activation of the left middle frontal cortex, precuneus, and posterior cingulate. Under hypnotic trance there was one extra-activation in the left thalamus which occurred specifically in the motor imagery condition. The regional beta indices were highly correlated among the areas of the cortical-subcortical motor network. Our data accord with the notion that hypnotic trance enhances the motor control circuit engaged in motor imagery by modulating the gating function of the thalamus.
Neuroimage. 2012 Nov 2;66C:361-367. doi: 10.1016/j.neuroimage.2012.10.073. Müller K, Bacht K, Prochnow D, Schramm S, Seitz RJ. Heinrich-Heine-University, Department of Neurology, Moorenstr. 5, 40225 Duesseldorf, Germany. Electronic address: katharina.mueller@uni-duesseldorf.de.
Occasionally I talk to a person who is excessively shy. They feel very uncomfortable around groups of people as they absolutely are certain that everyone is focused on them – and that it must be because something is wrong with them. This leads to a very stressful situation. Many people who have these feelings have problems sleeping and may even develop numerous stress-related health disorders. When a person suffers from excessive shyness, they often find that they are also limiting their careers and preventing themselves from developing rewarding relationships. Fortunately,for many people...
For many people drinking beer, wine, and liquor is used as a way to relax. Indeed, alcohol reduces our inhibitions and affects the brain by slowing down the part of the brain that serves as the switchboard of our thoughts. This makes us feel more at ease and allows us to feel comfortable around others. However, when used to an extreme, the abuse of alcoholic drinks can create behavioral and health problems that can lead to unhappiness and despair.
One crucial thing that you must be aware of is that our brain – and body – is designed to learn. When we repeat certain behavior, we...
What happens when someone is experiencing an anxiety? Normally, we associate such an occurrence with distinct reactions in the body. Some people feel like their anxiety must be a heart attack. They find that their pulse increases. They feel a tightness in their chest. Their hands and feet may suddenly go numb. Yes, it may just feel like a heart attack is occurring. Even though it is not, still they are experiencing a miserable situation.
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