MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) is a brain scanning technique that incorporates both magnetic fields and radio waves. It is currently considered the most advanced form of neuroimaging technology and can be used to detect traumatic brain injuries, strokes, and/or tumors. The MRI was invented in the early 1970s by Paul C. Laurterbur, but has since …
People with lifelong anxiety disorders often have genetic polymorphisms that cause abnormal activation of various neural circuitry and changes in neurotransmission, provoking excessive fear. While fear in appropriate situations such as getting attacked by a lion is beneficial in that it helps us survive by giving us superhuman abilities (e.g. endurance, strength, thinking), many people …
Neurofeedback is a technique that involves training an individual to consciously alter the electrical activity (brain waves) within their brain. The technique can be used as an intervention to improve symptoms of a variety of psychological conditions, including depression. Individuals with depression tend to have abnormal brain wave activity compared to those without any preexisting …
HEG (Hemoencephalography) is a specific neurofeedback technique that trains users to consciously regulate cortical blood flow. The practice is based off of the idea that with enough “neurological feedback” (provided by an HEG device) a person becomes able to consciously control an unconscious process (blood flow). Normally it would be impossible to detect whether blood …
Fermentation is considered the conversion of carbohydrates to organic acids using yeast and/or bacteria. During the fermentation process, millions of tiny microorganisms become infused with the food so that when consumed, those bacteria enter your gut. While all the health effects associated with consumption fermentation of foods remain unknown, most evidence suggests that regular consumption …
If you experience depression solely in the winter months, you may have a condition known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), also referred to in layman’s terms as “seasonal depression.” Throughout human evolution, it was speculated that mood changes occurred during inclement conditions such as winter months due to the fact that in these conditions, it …
Most people are unaware of the fact that bright light after sunset probably isn’t healthy, especially if you are suffering from insomnia, dealing with poor sleep quality, or a circadian rhythm disorder. For millions of years, humans functioned without artificial lights, TVs, and other electronics (e.g. cell phone screens). They relied solely on the sunlight …