Inside an ADD Head
“If you would like a glimpse of what it is like to have ADD, just imagine someone walking into your room in the middle of the night, waking you from a sound sleep, and asking you to balance your checkbook. It is not that you do not have the intellect to do the task; you.. read more →
ADD, Concentration Challenges
“The chronic low-arousal state in ADD is like someone trying to work in a dimly lit room. It is hard to concentrate, stay on task, and complete the job. It is easy to become discouraged, frustrated, bored, and depressed. The chronically under-aroused brain may seek stimulation. Stimulation seekers are frequently hyperactive; there is often a.. read more →
Alternate Treatment Options For Anxiety and Panic Disorders
As a result of COVID-19, the world is a different place. Many people are out of work or furloughed. Many medications are in short supply. As a result, anxiety related issues are very much on the rise. With people sheltering in place and wondering if they’ll have jobs to come back to, many are suffering.. read more →
Achieving Peak Performance With Neurofeedback
The phrase “Peak Performance” is a popular buzzword now. In today’s hyper-competitive world, we seek out every advantage we can get. This can include modifying our food intake, supplements and using apps to help us get that little extra edge. However, many people are overlooking the most important factor in enhancing performance: your brain. When.. read more →
ADHD Brain is Sleepy Brain
“The Problem is Arousal, Not Attention: Let us first look at the underlying physiological problem of ADD. The bulk of scientific evidence accumulated since the 1940s indicates that the central feature of ADD is poor regulation of the brain’s arousal state. The most convincing argument to explain the role of arousal (how sleepy.. read more →
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 →