What research says about persistent distress and its effects on the brain Persistent distress and severe anxiety can be unhealthy for the brain and the body. Brain research has shown that it can be toxic to brain cells, is linked with anxiety disorders, and that it can alter brain physiology. Brain scans show that the [...]

Neurofeedback is a type of neurotherapy that has been in use since the 1970s. It is used to treat a number of mental health diagnoses and nervous system disorders, like Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). These conditions cause problems with attention, concentration, forgetfulness, impulsivity, and managing emotions. The following are [...]

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 [...]

Neurofeedback is a holistic approach to improving your brain’s overall performance, which can reap benefits in healthy individuals and in those with brain-based conditions. But it is such a specialized, niche field of applied neuroscience even though it has been in use since the 70s, that many health professionals have termed it complementary and alternative, [...]

Neurofeedback is a type of exercise for your brain that can help it operate more efficiently, making it easier to manage stress, stay focused, and think more clearly. However, neurofeedback goes by many names which can make it a little confusing to identify. It can be called neurotherapy, EEG neurofeedback, neurobiofeedback, brainwave training, EEG biofeedback, [...]

Neurofeedback is a subspecialty of applied neuroscience that has been around since the 1970s and even earlier by some accounts. It is a form of biofeedback that takes a comprehensive approach to training the brain to regulate itself more efficiently. This holistic approach can result in better sleep, balanced moods, emotional resilience, improved attention, and [...]

With Neurofeedback Everyone has a bad day sometimes. You know, when things just “don`t go your way”.  A poor behavior report from your child`s school you just learned starts the day off. Then, a frustrating commute to work punctuated by a fender bender, making you late. During the day, the annoyances build up with yet [...]

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 [...]

A Case study Recently, a six year old boy was brought to our office suffering with a moderate form of Autism Spectrum Disorder, and had problems with communication and emotional outbursts. When I first met him, he was agitated and fearful. The child was so frightened of medical personnel that he became very upset, screaming [...]