Bipolar Disorder – Alternative Therapies That Work
It can be said that bipolar disorder is not just one mental health condition, but a combination of many. These include depression, anxiety, anger, severe mood swings, suicidal thoughts, focus problems and more. It has been called a “psychiatric life sentence” with the patient often abusing drugs or alcohol throughout out life. Unfortunately, like many.. read more →
The Importance Of Exercising Your Brain
You may have noticed that neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, dementia and Parkinson’s are on the rise. While the exact cause is still under debate, scientists agree that every person should take steps to slow cognitive decline now while they are younger. Just like physical exercise helps your body last longer, mental exercise helps your brain.. read more →
How To Improve Insomnia & Sleep Disorders
How To Improve Insomnia & Sleep Disorders In today’s electronic, caffeine-driven society, it’s not too surprising that a large number of Americans are having trouble sleeping. In addition to an over-consumption of caffeine and sugar, we are exposed to a constant bombardment of radiation (cell phones), electromagnetic frequencies (wifi networks) and declining air quality. This.. read more →
Can Neurofeedback Help Parkinson’s Disease?
Parkinson’s disease is caused by a breakdown in the nerve cells that make dopamine, a neurotransmitter. This breakdown affects a person’s motor function, causing uncontrollable shaking and loss of voluntary muscle movement. About 1 million Americans live with it, and as of now there is no known cure. However, studies have shown that brain-based therapies.. read more →
How to Reduce Stress & Perform Better Under Pressure.
The Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science is world renown. The faculty and alumni of Columbia Engineering have won 10 Nobel Prizes in physics, chemistry, medicine, and economics. So when they publish a study, people take notice. Recently, they completed a study on the effects of neurofeedback based on the idea that humans.. read more →
Don’t Ignore Your Brain
The brain is the control center for your entire body. Everything from cognitive thinking to breathing, regeneration and pain management run through the brain. If you’re taking steps to take care of your body, then you definitely need to take care of the brain. The key to keeping the brain healthy is understanding how it.. read more →
Neurofeedback Has Potential For Drug Resistant Depression
A small pilot study has indicated that neurofeedback – where patients concentrate on modifying their own brainwave patterns – has potential to treat many of the 100 million people worldwide who suffer from Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD). This is the first time that neurofeedback has been shown to improve both individual symptoms and overall recovery in.. read more →
Neurofeedback Relief For Fibromyalgia Pain
Fibromyalgia is a clinical syndrome characterized by widespread muscle pain and fatigue, and can severely affect sleep, memory and mood. It is more common in women as they age, but can affect anyone. The origins of fibromyalgia have in recent years been traced back to the brain and how it processes and transfers neural signals… read more →
Understanding Neuroplasticity
Historical thinking in the field of neuroscience was that the brain you were born with is the brain you were stuck with for life. However, with decades of brain study the emergence of neuroplasticity has challenged this thinking. So just what is neuroplasticity? Neuroplasticity is defined as the capacity of the brain to develop and.. read more →
Using Neurofeedback to Help Neuropathy
Recently the University of Texas did a study using neurofeedback for neuropathy, and the results were surprising: They observed “clinically and statistically significant reductions in peripheral neuropathy following neurofeedback techniques”. Neuropathy is a debilitating condition in which nerves function improperly due to injury or disease. The most common symptoms are numbness tingling and pain ranging.. read more →