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Insular Sensitivity Training

Meaning

Insular Sensitivity Training is a specialized neurobehavioral protocol designed to enhance the functional capacity of the insular cortex, the key brain region for interoception—the sense of the internal physiological state. This training aims to improve an individual’s precision in perceiving and interpreting subtle visceral and somatic signals, such as early shifts in heart rate variability, glucose levels, or mild HPA axis activation. Heightened insular sensitivity is crucial for proactive self-regulation, allowing for timely, adaptive behavioral responses before a minor physiological imbalance escalates into a clinical issue.