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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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
ADD and Electronic games
“Sporadic performance is common in ADD. The child may make 95 on one test and 45 on another, even though the parents knew the child prepared for both tests. It is as if his brain goes on vacation for the second test. Parents and professionals alike are often misled when the child can sit for […]
ADD Diagnosis/DSM-IV
“The “bible” of mental disorders is known as the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV). This book is ostensibly the last word on what is and what is not a mental disorder. It lists ADD under “Disruptive Disorders,” and clearly outlines the criteria for diagnosing ADD and ADD-type behaviors. However […]
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 […]
ADD Diagnosis?
“A typical scenario in our society is that Johnny is disruptive in class, so the teacher tells the parents, He needs to be on Ritalin. The busy parents, both of whom work, take Johnny to the over-worked pediatrician. They describe Johnny’s disruptive behavior, poor attentional skills, and bad grades. Johnny is placed on Ritalin. Johnny’s […]
ADD Improve Naturally
“Neurofeedback is perhaps the biggest breakthrough in non-invasive medicine in the last fifty years. It is a self-regulating process that offers the patient some control over his own recovery. Although patients are usually helped by such treatments as nutritional strategies, elimination of toxins, allergy treatments, homeopathy, and behavior modification, neurofeedback can stand alone as the […]
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 […]
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 […]
ADD History of Natural Care
“Professor Joe Kamiya of the University of California at Berkely got this approach started in the 1960s with his pioneering research in alpha brainwaves. Then, in the 1970s, Dr. Barry Sterman of the Sepulveda, California Veterans’ Administration Medical Center Research Services did much of the early work in epilepsy. If you could change the brainwaves […]
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 […]
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