Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Link: Tea for Headaches



Ginger tea for headaches is a safe, effective home remedy. Ginger can also help sooth stomachaches, joint pain, cold and flu symptoms, and more.

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

LINK: Neurofeedback for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome




Neurofeedback therapy may represent a major breakthrough for relieving pain in Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), a notoriously painful condition.

Monday, November 10, 2014

LINK: Autism and qEEG Mind Mapping



qEEG mind mapping technology has provided new insights into dysregulation within the autistic brain. It's also used in targeting neurofeedback therapy.

Friday, November 7, 2014

Link: Silent Migraines



Silent migraines involve fatigue, nausea, and other migraine symptoms-- but no headache. You could actually be having them without even realizing it.

Friday, October 31, 2014

Thursday, October 23, 2014

LINK: ADD Without Medication



Omega-3 fatty acids, zinc, magnesium, and other key micronutrients may be helpful adjuncts for managing symptoms of ADD without medication.

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Saturday, October 18, 2014



Neurofeedback for depression targets dysregulated electrical activity patterns in the brain, helping to reduce symptoms without using medications or producing side effects.


Monday, October 13, 2014

Link: "What If It Isn't ADHD?"

LINK: "What If It Isn't ADHD?"


Although ADHD is very common, there are other childhood psychiatric disorders that can present with similar symptoms.

Friday, October 10, 2014



Sensory processing disorder can cause learning difficulties, but fortunately, there are therapies that can help-- including neurofeedback therapy.

Thursday, October 9, 2014



EEG testing was recently approved by the FDA as a tool for diagnosing ADHD. It also forms the basis of neurofeedback therapy, an effective ADHD therapy.

Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Link: Acute Anxiety and Insomnia



Although insomnia can be a problem unto itself, it often occurs secondarily to another underlying disorder. For anxiety patients, acute anxiety can easily cause insomnia.

Saturday, September 27, 2014



Promising new research into neurofeedback therapy has demonstrated benefits of alpha neurofeedback protocols for helping stave off memory loss and cognitive decline in seniors.

Friday, September 26, 2014

LINK: Neurofeedback for Tourette Syndrome



Tourette Syndrome, a widely known but often misunderstood disorder, involves brainwave dysregulation contributing to the characteristic verbal and motor tics. Neurofeedback therapy may help patients manage these symptoms.

Thursday, September 18, 2014

LINK: "A Brief Guide to Cortical EEG Frequencies"



There are several main types of brainwave activity visible on a cortical EEG: alpha, beta, delta, theta, and gamma. Different frequencies are associated with different types of brain activity and different states of consciousness.

Wednesday, September 17, 2014



Although the term "ocular migraine" is usually used to refer to a retinal migraine, it can also be used as a synonym for a different disorder, a "silent migraine." Silent migraines occur without a headache, although they include other symptoms such as visual auras and nausea.

Tuesday, September 16, 2014




Neurofeedback can help relieve the symptoms of acute anxiety, without the need for habit-forming medications.

Monday, September 15, 2014



Anxiety attack symptoms are often addressed with prescription medications. However, there are other options, such as meditation, CBT, and neurofeedback, that can also be helpful--- without causing unwanted side effects.



Hemoencephalograph is an alternate approach to doing neurofeedback. Instead of EEG sensors, it uses devices that record blood flow and blood oxygenation in the brain.

Sunday, September 14, 2014



Coping with ADD without medication is possible. Alternative approaches for managing ADD and ADHD include cognitive behavioral therapy and neurofeedback therapy.

Friday, September 12, 2014

Link: Signs of Sensory Processing Disorder

LINK: "4 Major Signs of Sensory Processing Disorder"


Sensory processing disorder is a condition where a person's brain doesn't integrate sensory information properly, resulting in oversensitivity or undersensitivity to light, sound, textures, or other stimuli. SPD is one of many brain-based conditions that often responds well to neurofeedback therapy.



These four neurological disorders are associated with different types of memory loss.

Thursday, September 11, 2014



Depression and memory loss can be intricately interconnected. Memory loss is a common side effect of depression, due to the effects of mood disorders on cognitive processes. Depression can also occur as a side effect of memory loss in patients with Alzheimer's and other disorders.

Wednesday, September 10, 2014



Researchers have identified several possible reasons why autism in girl toddlers may be more rare than in boys.

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Link: Neurofeedback for ADHD



Neurofeedback for ADHD is a safe, noninvasive therapy approach that is not associated with any adverse side effects. For patients averse to stimulant medications, neurofeedback therapy is an effective alternative option.



Neurofeedback for ADHD is a safe, effective, noninvasive approach to improving attention, concentration, and cognitive performance.

Monday, September 8, 2014

Sunday, September 7, 2014



Ocular migraines are a disorder of the eyes, characterized by unilateral visual disturbance or vision loss.

Friday, September 5, 2014

Link: Neurofeedback and Sensory Integration



Neurofeedback therapy can help improve sensory integration and reduce hypersensitivity or hyposensitivity in people with Sensory Processing Disorder.



Complex PTSD is a variant of post-traumatic stress disorder that occurs in people who have suffered from abuse, hostage situations, or other long-term interpersonal trauma.



Neurofeedback therapy may be able to help improve emotional regulation, social functioning, and verbal ability in people with autism spectrum disorders.

Thursday, September 4, 2014

LINK: Neurofeedback for Fibromyalgia



Neurofeedback therapy for fibromyalgia can help to relieve the pain, fatigue, depression, and other symptoms that characterize this difficult disorder.



Children, like adults, can suffer from acute anxiety and panic attacks. Fortunately, psychotherapy, neurofeedback therapy, and other drug-free approaches can help.

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Tuesday, September 2, 2014



Sleeping pills are often ineffective, and can even be dangerous. Neurofeedback therapy for insomnia is a clinically proven drug-free alternative for getting a good night's sleep.



Post-Stroke Memory Loss



Many stroke survivors deal with some degree of memory loss. Neurofeedback therapy may be able to help.




EEG biofeedback for tension headaches is a clinically proven approach to reducing the pain and frequency of chronic headaches.

Monday, September 1, 2014



Many people worry about whether they will someday develop memory loss due to Alzheimer's or another condition. The chances of this happening can vary.

Sunday, August 31, 2014



SSRIs are often used for long-term and acute anxiety, as well as for depression, bipolar, and other mood disorders. However, these medications can be rife with side effects.

Saturday, August 30, 2014



If you're having more trouble than usual remembering names, faces, or other information, you may want to talk to your doctor about memory loss.

Friday, August 29, 2014

The Many Faces of ADHD



Although current diagnostic criteria only recognize three ADHD subtypes, the disorder may actually be more varied and complex than this. 

Link: "Using Neurofeedback for Migraines"



Many patients suffer from intractable migraine headaches that don't seem to respond much at all to medication. Neurofeedback for migraines is a safe, noninvasive alternative for reducing the frequency and severity of migraine headaches.