Taking Psychiatric Medications? Why You Need A Brain Map Before You Do.
Here’s a fact: Currently there are NO LAB TESTS that can help a doctor determine what psychiatric medications may work for you. Most of it is guesswork based on your existing conditions and how you answer their questions. As a result, you may be taking certain medications that can actually MAKE THINGS WORSE! This is.. read more →
PTSD & Neurofeedback: A Recent Study Shows It Can Benefit
It is widely acknowledged that United States military veterans are subjected to traumatic events given the nature of their missions. One in five veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts have been identified as experiencing symptoms of PTSD. PTSD symptoms can include agitation, irritability, hostility, hypervigilance, self-destructive behavior, social isolation, flashbacks, fear, severe anxiety, mistrust,.. read more →
Permanent Migraine Relief Using Brain-Based Therapy
According to Web MD there are 150 different types of headaches. But migraines fall into a special category: They are often triggered directly from the brain, resulting from inflammation in the cerebral blood vessels. So it would make sense that a permanent solution would-need to target the brain directly. That is why researchers have been.. read more →
ADD, More Girls than Boys?
“ADD Affects More Boys than Girls” ? It is generally accepted that there is a much greater incidence of ADD in boys than in Girls. The DSM-IV states that the ratio of males to females ranges from four to one to nine to one . We contend this is an incorrect notion and may.. read more →
ADD Age of Onset
“The DSM-IV diagnosis definition requires that some attentional or behavioral problem be present before the age of seven, but it is easy to miss the cues. This is a disorder that may manifest in utero or may not be recognized until college Children with excessive hyperactivity frequently let their mothers know they are ADD before.. read more →
ADD Behaviors Are Complex
“We feel that ADD includes all of the above areas and perhaps more. For example, it is common for a child or an adult with ADD to have depression. Considering the trouble they have learning and achieving, it’s no wonder. In the case of oppositional and/or aggressive behavior, this can be a result of not.. read more →
What’s Better For ADHD: Neurofeedback Or Medications?
When it comes to reducing or eliminating symptoms associated with attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD), there are many different approaches. A recent university study sought to determine which was better, a physiological approach (medications) or a neurological one (neurofeedback). Both have their benefits, but which one does more to alleviate symptoms: Let’s find out. A 2018.. read more →
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 →
ADD Undiagnosed Females
“Not all ADD children are bouncing off the walls. Some children quietly slip away into daydreaming and seldom cause trouble in school. They are often a great worry to parents who notice their detachment and aloneness. Such children are seldom labeled ADD, and they are never labeled hyperactive. A large number of these children are.. read more →