Unlike other neurofeedback systems, NeurOptimal® is designed to focus on the central nervous system – the hub of all functions in the human body. Therefore, the specific type of problem, be it physical, mental or emotional, becomes less important. It is not surprising then, that users and trainers alike have experienced successful outcomes across a…
When your doctor uses a stethoscope to listen to your heart and lungs, he is using a simple biofeedback instrument. Over the past few decades machines have become technologically sophisticated enough to detect, amplify, and record these biological signals. Our bodies contain more information and communications than the World Wide Web. Each and every organ,…
It is very common for a person and their treatment team to discover they have one or more co-occurring mental health diagnoses along with their drug or alcohol addiction. Initially, that may sound like a negative piece of information, however, the person receiving treatment can better understand their struggles, why they use their drug of…
The results of the Columbia University study were presented Wednesday at the American Academy of Neurology 2017 Annual Meeting in Boston. Investigators found that among college athletes of both sexes who took part in sports such as soccer, football and basketball, women were 50 % more likely to suffer sports-related concussions. How Does the Brain…
The American Academy of Pediatrics recent endorsement of biofeedback has caused quite the stir among growing legions of neurofeedback users and the cognitive cogniscenti. A November 2012 AAP report* recommended biofeedback as a Level One or “Best Support” treatment for children suffering from ADHD. Even more stunning was the fact that the Academy gave a big…
About a dozen former Denver Broncos are taking part in a research study they say Neurofeedback is helping them recover from post-concussion symptoms and traumatic brain injuries. After going through the protocol, “It was kind of like night and day,” said former Denver Broncos offensive lineman Dave Studdard, “The light came back on, clarity just…
