Unlock the power of your mind-body connection with the eSense Temperature Biofeedback Sensor. Designed by Mindfield Biofeedback Systems, in Germany, this compact, easy-to-use device helps you monitor and regulate your body's stress response by tracking skin temperature. Ideal for health-conscious individuals and wellness enthusiasts, the eSense Temperature sensor can assist with relaxation, stress reduction, migraine relief and mindfulness training.
What Is Biofeedback?
Biofeedback is a technique that teaches you to control bodily processes that are usually automatic, for example, your heart rate or skin temperature. The eSense Temperature Sensor specialises in monitoring skin temperature, which is closely linked to your body's stress levels. Under stress, your skin temperature tends to drop as blood vessels constrict, while relaxation results in a warmer skin surface.
How Does the eSense Temperature Sensor Work?
This sensor measures the temperature on your fingertips, a sensitive area where blood flow changes in response to stress or relaxation. By connecting the sensor to your smartphone or tablet, the eSense Temperature app displays real-time data, allowing you to visualise the effects of stress or relaxation techniques. With this feedback, you can learn to actively regulate stress by practicing deep breathing, meditation, or relaxation exercises, which, over time, help to lower stress levels and promote well-being.
Hand-Warming Biofeedback and Migraine Relief
Biofeedback therapy, especially hand-warming techniques, has been found useful in relieving migraine headaches. By training yourself to warm your hands using the eSense Temperature Sensor, you may be able to increase blood flow and reduce the constriction of blood vessels, both of which are key contributors to migraines. With regular practice, this method can become an effective tool in managing and reducing the frequency of migraines.
Key Features
Precise Temperature Monitoring: Detects subtle changes in skin temperature.
Real-Time Feedback: The app provides instant data on your body's responses.
Portable and Easy to Use: Small and convenient, it connects to your mobile device for on-the-go tracking.
Customisable: Tailor the biofeedback experience to your needs through personalized training settings in the app.
Who Can Benefit?
The eSense Temperature Biofeedback Sensor is ideal for anyone dealing with chronic stress, anxiety or migraines. It's also a valuable tool for those looking to improve their focus, manage stress or incorporate biofeedback into their wellness routine. Athletes, individuals practicing mindfulness and those interested in relaxation techniques can all benefit from this device.
How to Use the eSense Temperature Sensor
Attach the Sensor: Simply hold the sensor between thumb and forefinger (or clip the sensor onto your fingertip).
Connect the device: Plug the eSense device into your smartphone or tablet's audio jack, and open the free eSense Temperature app.
Start Training: Follow the app's instructions to monitor your temperature and practice relaxation techniques.
Why Choose the eSense Temperature Biofeedback Sensor?
Mindfield Biofeedback Systems is a renowned name in biofeedback technology, offering scientifically proven, high-quality devices. The eSense Temperature Sensor is a reliable, affordable biofeedback tool for personal wellness, stress management and migraine relief. Easy to use and portable, it empowers you to gain control over your body's responses wherever you are.
Professional Use for Clinicians and Academics
The eSense Temperature Biofeedback Sensor offers valuable applications in both clinical and research settings. For clinicians, the sensor can be used to help patients with stress management, anxiety disorders, chronic pain and migraines, providing a simple, non-invasive tool to support biofeedback therapy. In academic research, the device offers precise, real-time data collection on autonomic nervous system responses, making it an excellent tool for studies in psychophysiology, behavioral health and biofeedback efficacy. Its portability and ease of integration with digital platforms allow for seamless incorporation into clinical practice and research protocols.
The Technical Stuff:
The eSense App
The eSense Temperature sensor comes with access to the eSense app, which you can download, completely free of charge, from either the Google Play Store (Android) or the Apple App Store (iOS).
Alongside providing you with bar-graph and oscilloscope displays of the variations in temperature being measured, the app also has a variety of other measurement display options. These include feedback by video, music, tones or vibration - helping to maximise the effectiveness of your training sessions by allowing you to receive biofeedback in a form that suits you best.
Which Mobile Devices and Tablets are Supported?iOS Devices:
All iOS devices from version 15 or higher, including:
Apple iPhone 6S; iPhone SE / SE 2; iPhone 7/7+; iPhone 8/8+; iPhone X; iPhone XR; iPhone XS; iPhone 11/11Pro; iPhone 12/12Pro; iPhone 13/13Pro; iPhone 14/14Pro or newer
Apple iPad 5th generation or newer, including all iPad Mini from 4th generation and iPad Air from 2nd generation or newer
Apple iPad Pro from 1st generation or newer
Please note: Some newer iOS devices without the classic 3.5mm headphone jack and with the newer Lightning / USB-C connector also work perfectly with the eSense. You either need an original Apple USB-C or original Apple Lightning to 3.5 mm connection adapter (not included). Alternatively you may also use any other adapter with a DAC chip.
Android Devices:
If you plan on purchasing an Android device for using the eSense, the manufacturers, Mindfield, recommend the following entry-level devices: Nokia G10; Nokia G21; Motorola Moto E40; Xiaomi Redmi 10.
