NeurOptimal® Dynamical Neurofeedback® trains the whole brain. Most clients report more ability to stay in the present moment. This can manifest in their lives as increased ability to respond well to others, more ease with decision making, performing better at work or in sports, all the things that can improve when we’re more fully there. This amazing […]
2 Comments. Continue Reading...Scientific American published an article in 2014 titled Neurofeedback Increases Affection, Builds Empathy. In the research described, study participants were asked to recall moments when they were in social situations and felt proud, tender or neutral. They were then instructed while in an fMRI (functional magnetic resonance imaging) chamber to recall those times. Half the participants saw a […]
Comments Off on Neurofeedback Builds Empathy Continue Reading...How can neurofeedback help you improve your game? Here are three of the ways: Stay in the moment (this means being in the “flow” state) Reduce anxiety and use that energy for your game Be able to let go of mistakes and refocus quickly Of course, this doesn’t just apply to sports; but here’s an […]
1 Comment. Continue Reading...Feeling stressed is miserable, as anyone who suffers from it will attest. And too much of it is bad for the body and bad for the brain. Stress hormones are powerful and necessary. We need them when we’re in actual danger, but too many of us walk around floating in cortisol and adrenaline when they aren’t […]
Comments Off on NeurOptimal® Neurofeedback for Stress Continue Reading...If you’re interested in the workings of your brain, this is a short, fun to read article from NPR’s health blog that addresses some interesting questions: How is your brain like Manhattan? (If you’ve never been here, most of our streets are organized in a grid.) How could the most complex system on the Earth […]
Comments Off on Your Brain is More Organized than You Think Continue Reading...While you’re deciding if neurofeedback is right for you, there’s a simple thing you can do to improve your life that is backed up by science. Research shows that spending more time in nature increases well-being and energy. A series of studies published in the June 2010 issue of the Journal of Environmental Psychology found, […]
1 Comment. Continue Reading...Sleep and peak performance I’m always happy when I see popular media publicizing the value of a good night’s sleep. This Huffington Post article is titled 14 Highly Successful People Who Prioritize A Good Night’s Sleep. All of the people mentioned excel at what they do. Sleep and peak performance go hand in hand. I […]
Comments Off on The Value of a Good Night’s Sleep Continue Reading...It’s not just your right brain that’s creative. Your whole brain is creative. Much more of that magical three pound organ you possess gets involved than just parts of the right hemisphere. If you’d like to understand the process better, read this Scientific American article titled, The Real Neuroscience of Creativity, by science writer Scott Barry […]
Comments Off on Your Whole Brain is Creative Continue Reading...Barbara Mendez is my go to nutritionist for myself and my clients. She recently posted a video titled, 9 Tips for Optimal Brain Function. I highly recommend you watch it. Are you thinking you’ll have to make changes you don’t want to? That’s likely not at all the case. Barbara’s very first tip is to […]
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