... to measure and record different physical characteristics of the person who's being administered the test. The polygraph machine takes into consideration all of the physical attributes such as sweating, heart rate, blood pressure, and brain waves to significantly conclude if the person is lying or telling the truth. Interesting enough not all states apply the results of the test in the court ruling. For example, Georgia allows defendants who suffer damage ... being prosecuted with a lie detector test will have an uncontrolled blood pressure and heart rate for the fear of being convicted ...

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... cancer, which is caused by a lack of oxygen to the cells (Dr. Warburg 1931). Breathing deeply creates the exact opposite effect to the 'fight or flight' response, causing positive biochemical changes in the body, lowering levels of stress hormones and reducing blood pressure and heart rate, producing calm relaxation of body and mind, allowing the channels of communication between mind and body to flow ... have been a profound increase in coping skills, empathy, self-acceptance, self-worth, self-esteem, confidence and joy, with notable reductions in anxiety and depression. The benefits o...

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