Light and sound therapy may boost brain function
New research reveals that an innovative light and sound stimulation therapy can clear toxic plaque buildup in the brain and reduce some of the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and impaired cognitive functioning. The hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease in the brain include the formation of beta-amyloid plaques and the amalgamation of tau, a toxic protein that.. read more →
Feeling Depressed? Neurofeedback May Help
Feeling Depressed? Neurofeedback May Help According to the National Institute of Mental Health, anyone experiencing some of the following symptoms consistently for at least two weeks may be suffering from depression: • Persistent sad, anxious, or “empty” mood• Feelings of hopelessness, or pessimism• Irritability• Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness• Loss of interest or pleasure.. read more →
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 →
Neurofeedback Gaining Mainstream Acceptance
According to Newsweek magazine, Neurofeedback has gone mainstream. “The promise of neurofeedback is to shift our brain waves back to health without drugs, exercise or even meditation. Clients suffering from ADHD, PTSD, anxiety, anger or depression can simply sit in a comfortable chair for 30 minutes and get a mental tune-up, if not a complete.. 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 →
ADD: Over or Under Aroused. Natural Help.
“The brain can be either over-aroused (speeded up) or under-aroused (slowed down), and in either case it will not function the way it is designed to. If the brain is in over-arousal, we may be jumpy, hyper or anxious, looking at too much, trying to take too much in, paying attention to everything at.. 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 →