In today's fast-paced world, it is becoming increasingly important to take care of our mental well-being. Our brain, being the control center of our body, operates through electrical impulses known as brainwaves. These brainwaves play a crucial role in our cognitive functions, emotions, and overall health. Understanding the different types of brainwaves and how their
Medication has become the go-to option for treating conditions like anxiety, depression, and ADHD. While medication may offer some relief, it also comes with a host of dangerous side effects. Neurofeedback is an alternative to medication is safe, and shown to be just as effective – if not more so – in treating conditions like
If you’re looking for a way to boost your mental health, you may want to consider neurofeedback therapy. This type of therapy has been shown to be effective in treating a variety of mental health conditions, including ADHD, anxiety, and depression. Neurofeedback therapy is a type of biofeedback that uses EEG technology to help individuals
Neurofeedback therapy is gaining popularity each and every day, and not just here in our hometown of Cary, NC. Its popularity is growing worldwide. The results speak for themselves - so many people are able to live fuller lives with the help of neurofeedback. However, the process is still full of uncertainty for those new
Neurofeedback works for the brain similarly to the way a mechanic examines a car and pinpoints any issues with it. After an assessment has been made, intervention can occur. On a car, it might be the engine – on a brain, it might be a certain cortex. We understand that there is a lot to
Feeling tired, unfocused or foggy? Your brainwaves could be to blame. At MyBrainDR, we see patients every week who are experiencing depression, insomnia, hyperactivity and other disruptive conditions and patterns. Each of these conditions can be better understood when you uncover the role that brainwaves play in your mental health and functioning. Understanding what
While every patient is unique, learning more about how neurofeedback works and what it can do for you will help you make an informed decision about the process. MyBrainDR hears from potential patients every day –we have collected our most commonly asked questions, along with their answers, for your review. We hope that these
Alan Pope, a scientist at the NASA Langley Research Center, discovered how neurofeedback could improve pilot’s attention and engagement to tasks. Dr. Pope’s goal was to calculate what degree of automation on flight decks was most beneficial to pilots. When a pilot’s systems are automated this tends to disengage the user. “Our purpose was
Did you know that one in five people in the U.S. report suffering from anxiety every year?1 While many people believe that mental illnesses are a product of circumstance or brain structure, there is another player in the game that can make or break your mental health. Gut health is directly tied to brain health
Neurofeedback is gaining popularity in military circles in the treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. PTSD is a profound type of anxiety that is either caused by a single stressor or a series of events. Military psychologists have reported doing neurofeedback sessions while on duty to treat combat trauma, depression, and insomnia. Participants have claimed
