Monday, May 8, 2017

what could be measured and how could it be measured during contemplation

During meditation I experience sensations that I think could be measured:
  • heavy limbs
  • chills down my back
  • chills through my body
  • "champagne bubbles" up my back

What could be measured:
  • skin temperature (ie thermal imaging)
  • oral temperature
  • eye movement; see "Precise measurement of individual rapid eye movements in REM sleep of humans"
  • rectal temperature
  • skin color (comparison of photographs)
  • hair follicle direction (using photographs to compare)
  • heart rate
  • heart rate variability
  • blood pressure level (before, during, and after a session)
  • breath (@ chest, @ diaphragm)
  • skin conductivity
  • sleep stage (via a fitbit)
  • blood oxygen level
Measurement methods:
  • EEG (brain)
  • EKG (heart)
  • MRI
  • cat scan, CT scan
  • cortisol in saliva
  • blood hormones
  • urine
  • stool
Body aspects to measure:
  • nerves
  • muscle tension
  • blood
  • breathing rate
  • breathing capacity

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