Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a type of anxiety disorder that can be very disruptive to someone’s life. While you or I might fret when we check if our front door is locked once or twice, someone with OCD might compulsively check it 30 or 40 times. Characteristic of this type of mental health condition [...]
How do Olympians and other athletes rise to the top of their game? Deep commitment, physical training and an excellent coach are part of the crucial ingredients most people think of first. But would it surprise you to learn that brain training or neurofeedback is a secret weapon that elite athletes use to step up [...]
Mental health conditions are not uncommon. In fact, did you know that one in five Americans have a diagnosis of a mental health condition? In the case of Bipolar Disorder, 60 million worldwide are affected by the diagnosis according to the World Health Organization. The good news is that help is now more available than [...]
Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures (PNES) is a condition that is more common than one would think. Between 20-30% of those sent to an epilepsy center to help diagnose and control seizure are found to have PNES (Source: Medscape). If you have been diagnosed with PNES or pseudoseizures by health professionals and are looking for relief, neurofeedback [...]
Natural Solutions for Seasonal Affective Disorder When short, dark days and frigid weather roll around each winter, do you feel yourself wanting to hibernate? Researchers estimate that up to 6% of the U.S. population suffers from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and 14% more experience the milder form as Winter Blues. Both are types of depression [...]
Children and adults who have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or Asperger Syndrome may exhibit many different symptoms. They tend to center around issues with communication, social interaction, repetitive behaviors, and mood disorders, such as hyperactivity or anxiety. Scientists are unsure the exact mechanism for why autism develops, but they do know that [...]
Have you ever noticed yourself eating too much or having cravings that are triggered by emotions, like stress, anxiety, or depression? Neurofeedback training can help you stop “eating your feelings”. This technology uses your brain`s natural ability to learn, in order to eliminate those triggers, allowing you to regain control of your life. In as [...]
As the holiday season comes closer, consider investing in yourself to improve your well-being and your career. Improved health and mental focus can help you balance the stressors of daily living while keeping you headed toward your goals. Maybe you are seeking a promotion, a career shift, starting your own business or finding an innovative [...]
For some, the excitement of gathering with friends and family, purchasing holiday gifts, and celebrating holiday traditions are a much anticipated joy. For others, the time leading up to Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa may bring up feelings of anxiety, stress, grief, or depression. The Holiday Blues can happen to anyone, but the good news is [...]
Alzheimer’s disease, a form of dementia, affects 5 million Americans according to the Alzheimer’s Association. In Virginia, 140,000 adults are living with the disease right now. The progressive, fatal disorder, which affects seniors ages 65 and older most commonly, is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. Some medications have been approved [...]
