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Neurofeedback For Depression: An Effective Treatment?

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 …

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HEG (Hemoencephalography) Neurofeedback: The Research & Potential Benefits

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 …

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Eating Fermented Foods For Social Anxiety Disorder: Preliminary Study Suggests Benefit

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 …

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Blue Light Blocking For Better Sleep, Insomnia, Circadian Rhythm Disorders

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 …

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Neurofeedback For ADHD: Is It An Effective Treatment?

Neurofeedback is a practice devised to optimize the electrical activity within a person’s brain a.k.a. adjust their brain waves.  It is based on the premise that abnormal electrical activity in certain regions of the brain may contribute to various psychological conditions and may compromise mental performance.  The goal of neurofeedback is to correct electrical abnormalities …

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Neurofeedback Side Effects, Adverse Reactions, & Dangers

Neurofeedback is a training technique that helps you learn how to consciously change the electrical activity (brain waves) in your brain.  All electrical oscillations influence your state of consciousness, arousal, and ability to function.  Neurofeedback is based on the idea that many individuals, particularly those with psychological conditions (e.g. ADHD) have suboptimal brain waves in …

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