Research shows thinking with "the brain in the heart" can make us healthier and smarter.

When you hear the word intelligence the first thing you think of probably isn't the heart. But new research has shown that the heart is in fact smart. The brain in our head is dutifully obeying messages that are being sent from another brain, "the brain in the heart." The heart isn't just a throbbing mass of muscle, it's actually quite a sensitive instrument that is processing critical information. With every beat of the heart intricate messages are being sent to the brain and other bodily systems. In fact, these messages are being received by every cell in our body.

Listen to your heart.

Our ability to hear and act on the information being sent from the heart, can make the difference in whether we experience life as a series of stressful events or one that's rich in quality. The heart provides information that can help us eliminate the mental and emotional drain caused by confusion, stress, overwhelm, anxiety and frustration. The HeartMath Solution book (HarperSanFrancisco) provides the stepping stones to easily dial in to the heart and reap the benefits of its intelligence. The HeartMath Solution is based on revolutionary work being done at the Institute of HeartMath (IHM), a non profit research organisation that has made breakthrough discoveries in understanding the heart's intelligence.

What does "heart intelligence" mean to you and me?

There are many benefits that come from learning to utilise the heart's intelligence. They range from mental and emotional boosters like more clarity, productivity and creativity, to increased feelings of happiness, and HeartMath case studies also show significant decreases in feelings like worry, depression and emotional fatigue. There are also physical health benefits that come from "thinking" with your heart. The Institute's published studies show that using HeartMath techniques can increase immune system efficiency, balance hormones and increase DHEA. They also create more harmonious heart rhythms which are considered to be indicators of cardiovascular health and nervous system balance

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