Neurofeedback
Neurofeedback is an effective method for correcting brainwave imbalances. As a pain-free, non-invasive, and medicine-free training technique, we can safely promote improvement with ADHD, anxiety, depression, traumatic brain injuries, and memory, just to name a few.
How It Works
Researchers have known for decades the connection between neurological conditions and abnormal brainwaves. Neurofeedback is the only treatment that directly focuses on fixing irregular brainwaves and returning them to healthy patterns. At the root of all our thoughts, emotions and behaviors is the communication between neurons within our brains. Neurons communicate with each other through electrochemical signals which can be measured as wave-like patterns called brainwaves. Brainwaves are produced by synchronized electrical pulses from masses of neurons communicating with each other. They can be measured by electroencephalograpy (EEG), a non-invasive method of recording electrical activity using sensors attached to the scalp. There are five patterns of brain waves, each brainwave state represents a particular physiological function and corresponds to a different state of awareness.
Neurofeedback training is not a new concept and has been the subject of the study of researchers for several decades. This method had been developed based on neuroplasticity characteristics of the brain: a capacity of neurons and neural networks in the brain to change their connections and behavior in response to new information, sensory stimulation, development, damage, or dysfunction. Neuroplasticity refers to the physiological changes in the brain that happen as the result of our interactions with our environment. Neuroplasticity allows our brains to continuously change and adapt, forging new neural connections as needed and abandoning pathways we no longer use. Neurofeedback therapy training can help you to rewire the brain for optimal performance, get rid of pathological states, and allow you to rule your life successfully and healthily.
Neurofeedback has a 75-80 percent success rate with a recommendation of 30-40 sessions. As an effective relapse prevention tool, neurofeedback can retrain the addicted brain to match those without addiction. This is a short-term treatment option for long-term effects to help with psychological conditions. Many pathological states and disorders are caused by poorly functioning patterns in the brain and imbalance of different brainwaves in the different region of the brain. Here is some of them.
Neurofeedback training is not a new concept and has been the subject of the study of researchers for several decades. This method had been developed based on neuroplasticity characteristics of the brain: a capacity of neurons and neural networks in the brain to change their connections and behavior in response to new information, sensory stimulation, development, damage, or dysfunction. Neuroplasticity refers to the physiological changes in the brain that happen as the result of our interactions with our environment. Neuroplasticity allows our brains to continuously change and adapt, forging new neural connections as needed and abandoning pathways we no longer use. Neurofeedback therapy training can help you to rewire the brain for optimal performance, get rid of pathological states, and allow you to rule your life successfully and healthily.
Neurofeedback has a 75-80 percent success rate with a recommendation of 30-40 sessions. As an effective relapse prevention tool, neurofeedback can retrain the addicted brain to match those without addiction. This is a short-term treatment option for long-term effects to help with psychological conditions. Many pathological states and disorders are caused by poorly functioning patterns in the brain and imbalance of different brainwaves in the different region of the brain. Here is some of them.
Psychological Benefits of Neurofeedback
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Delta/Theta Imbalance
Cognitive Impairment Impulsivity Hyperactivity Focus and Attention Issues ADHD Socially Inappropriate Easily distracted Excessive Speech Disorganized Hyper-emotional Traumatic Brain Injury Dementia Learning Disorders Autism / Asperger’s |
Alpha Imbalance
Depression Victim Mentality Excessive Self Concern Passive Aggressive Irritability Avoidance Behavior Rumination Anger Self-Deprecation Agitation Fibromyalgia Withdrawal Behavior Personality Disorders Difficulty Sleeping Snoring |
Beta Imbalance
Anxiety OCD Migraine Tension Headaches Insomnia Obsessive Thinking Excessive Rationalization Poor Emotional Self-awareness Panic Attacks Worry Chronic Pain Hypervigilance Personality Disorders Restless Addiction |
Neurofeedback finds the actual cause of the neurological disorder. Take anxiety for example, it is just a symptom of the actual problem, not the problem itself. Neurofeedback will pinpoint what brainwaves are out of alignment or under or over-activated and fix the problem. The cause of anxiety could be too much high-frequency brainwave activity. Using a substance or behavior to change this behavior is only a temporary fix. Neurofeedback is a natural solution, and could possibly be a permanent solution.
How we experience the world is a result of our positive and negative brainwave activity. Neurofeedback can improve how we think, feel, and behave.
How we experience the world is a result of our positive and negative brainwave activity. Neurofeedback can improve how we think, feel, and behave.
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