ADD and Depression
“We can hypothesize that much of the depression and ADD-type symptoms are a result of the individual feeling overwhelmed , threatened, or constantly faced with tasks that seem too large or too difficult. It is easier to let the brain slow down so the person can “zone out” or, as we call it, ” go.. read more →
Absence Seizures and Neurofeedback
From Biofeedback for the Brain by Paul G. Swingle, Ph.D. “Jerry’s blank periods seemed to be absence seizures. An absence seizure is a condition in which the person appears to go blank, stares “through you.” does not respond to verbal commands, and appears to be in a hypnotic trance. The seizures may occur frequently .. read more →
Do Neurofeedback Benefits Last?
From Biofeedback for the Brain by Paul G. Swingle, Ph.D.”FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Q: I have heard when you stop taking antidepressant medications, the problems return. Is this also true of neurotherapy (neurofeedback)? A: Once neurotherapy fixes a brainwave anomaly, it’s fixed. Relapses are rare provided the brain changes have been stabilized.” pg. 167. read more →
“IQ” Can Be Increased With Neurofeedback
From: Biofeedback for the Brain by Paul G. Swingle, Ph.D.FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Q: I have heard that many professional athletes have been treated by neurotherapists. Can neurotherapy improve the performance of activities other than sports? A: “Very decidedly so. At the very least, neurotherapy (neurofeedback) will increase your IQ.” Dr… read more →
Pediatrics Neurofeedback with ADHD
From the desk of Dr. Vicki Kelsey, In November 2012, the American Academy of Pediatrics approved biofeedback and Neurofeedback as a Level 1 or “best support” treatment option for children suffering from ADHD. Pediatrics. 2014 Mar: 133(3):483-92. doi:10. 1542/peds.2013-2059. Epub 2014 Feb 17 In-school neurofeedback training for ADHD: sustained improvements from a randomized control trial.:.. read more →