Neurofeedback and Tinnitus

Tinnitus is a relatively common issue affecting approximately 1 in every 5 people today. Most associated with ringing in the ears, tinnitus is characterized by “hearing” sounds even when they’re not present, and can manifest as other types of sounds including roaring, buzzing, whistling, humming and more. While this is not a condition in and of itself, but rather a symptom of an underlying problem such as age-related hearing loss or ear injury, there is evidence to suggest that neurofeedback is an effective way for tinnitus sufferers to stop the ringing. This article contains some valuable biofeedback-based relaxation techniques designed …

Join Neurogenesis’ Dr. Fasula for I RISE

04/28/2014 Posted by Neurogenesis 0 Comments Life Neurofeedback News PTSD Resources Wellbeing

Did you know that 1 in 4 women will experience sexual trauma at some point in her life? As part of National Sexual Assault Awareness month, join a team of artists, visionaries and leading trauma specialists for the I RISE Virtual Online Conference: an uplifting day of support, inspiration and resources for survivors of sexual trauma on Tuesday, April 29th. If you or anyone you know has experienced this, please join in this inspiring event (recorded also for anyone not available live) and invite friends and colleagues to join you. For a full conference program, list of speakers and registration, click …

Using Neurofeedback to Treat Fibromyalgia

04/24/2014 Posted by Neurogenesis 0 Comments Anxiety Chronic Pain Neurofeedback Research Resources Wellbeing

This study by researchers from Myosymmetries International, Inc. in Alberta, Canada, along with David Nelson from Oregon Health Sciences University, examined patients with fibromyalgia. Researchers focused on thirty patients who met the criteria for the disease, which causes pain and tenderness throughout the body’s muscles, joints, tendons, and other tissues, as well as fatigue, difficulty sleeping, anxiety, and depression. Participants in the study underwent neurofeedback until they noticed improvement in their moods, mental clarity, and ease of sleep. They also found that the treatments appeared to help pain go from vague all-over body aches to more localized aches that could …

Neuroplasticity and the Brain

04/20/2014 Posted by Neurogenesis 0 Comments Neurofeedback News Peak Performance Training Resources Success Stories Wellbeing

The ability of the brain to adapt to new situations and bounce back from trauma can be absolutely amazing. In the past, it has been widely believed that intelligence was more or less fixed, and that there was little individuals could do to increase their brain power. Science is increasingly finding that this is not the case — and that further study of this neuroplasticity could have tremendous implications not only for those simply wishing to boost their mental strength, but also for those healing from traumatic brain injuries. This article from Wired magazine tells the success story of one …

Neurofeedback vs. Methylphenidate to treat ADHD

04/17/2014 Posted by Neurogenesis 0 Comments ADD ADHD Kids & Teens Neurofeedback Research Resources

This study from researchers in the UK, Italy and Germany sought to compare the effectiveness of neurofeedback contrasted with popular ADHD drug methylphenidate in treating the disorder. This disorder currently affects an estimated 3-5% of schoolchildren today, causing impulsiveness and hyperactivity, and frequently causing problems at home and school. Participants in this study were between 8-12 years old. Researchers examined the differences in their overall brain function after different participant groups underwent neurofeedback therapy versus treatment via methylphenidate. Their findings were that neurofeedback provided an effective alternative treatment for those who preferred a non-pharmaceutical method. To read more, click here.

Neurofeedback for Mild Head Injury

04/15/2014 Posted by Neurogenesis 0 Comments Life Neurofeedback Research Resources Success Stories Wellbeing

For those who have suffered mild head injury, neurofeedback is emerging as a potent possible treatment. This study by Dr. Alvah Byers examined a 58-year-old woman who had fallen and hit her head. The treatment began six years after her injury and included neuropsychiatric and neuropsychological tests alongside EEG procedures. While acknowledging that the small sample size calls for more research, researchers found that neurofeedback was beneficial in treating the patient, even though several years had passed. To read more, click here.

Video: Neurofeedback for PTSD

04/12/2014 Posted by Neurogenesis 0 Comments Anxiety Life PTSD Resources Success Stories Videos Wellbeing

This is another great video resource from EEGInfo.com. Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a condition suffered by individuals who experience or witness an extremely traumatic event. While “fight or flight” is a healthy response to danger, people suffering from PTSD are so traumatized by the event they experienced that they may feel the need to fight or flee even when danger is not present. Most people associate PTSD with war veterans, but it can also be experienced by victims of violent crime, abuse, car accidents, plane crashes, or natural disasters such as earthquakes and hurricanes. In this video, two …

Video: Neurofeedback for Peak Performance

04/09/2014 Posted by Neurogenesis 0 Comments Life Peak Performance Training Resources Sports Videos Wellbeing

This is a fantastic video resource from EEGInfo.com. Most people already know that neurofeedback is a great option for helping individuals cope with ADHD, autism, chronic pain and numerous other conditions. But even individuals without any of these conditions can benefit from neurofeedback to help them boost their focus and get “in the zone.” The video features the work of neurofeedback practitioners Rae Tattenbaum and Sue Othmer, who use the technology to help individuals learn techniques to find a state of relaxed alertness that contributes to optimal performance. Check out the video to learn more: For more videos, click here.

Video: Neurofeedback for Chronic Pain

04/07/2014 Posted by Neurogenesis 0 Comments Chronic Pain Resources Success Stories Videos Wellbeing

This is another video resource from EEGInfo.com featuring neurofeedback specialist Caroline Grierson, who practices neurofeedback alongside UCLA pain specialist Dr. Prager. It’s an excellent overview of how neurofeedback can help individuals struggling with chronic pain to manage their pain in a non-invasive way that can reduce or even eliminate their need for medication. Grierson explains that “by learning to control the brain waves with the help of brainwave biofeedback or neurofeedback, we can affect the underlying structure of one’s attention on pain, and maybe return the brain’s pain sensitivity to a more normal set point.” Check it out here: For …

Video: Neurofeedback for Autism

04/04/2014 Posted by Neurogenesis 0 Comments Autism Kids & Teens Resources Success Stories Videos Wellbeing

This amazing video from EEGInfo.com shows the success stories of three families of children diagnosed with autism — including one couple, Susan and Siegfried Othman, whose experience with neurofeedback for their own autistic son inspired them to become neurofeedback practitioners. In the words of Susan Othmer, “we like to think of neurofeedback as a brain exercise where we’re specifically exercising the brain’s ability to manage its own states — so to be calm enough, to be awake enough, to be focused enough to do what you want to do is the goal.” These families all credit neurofeedback for helping their …