Have you ever heard of brain waves? What are the and how do they work in the body? Brainwaves, also known as neural oscillations, are rhythmic patterns of brain activity. In other words, brainwaves are electrical impulses in the brain. Understanding brainwaves can provide insights into brain function, cognition and behavior. They can be measuredContinueContinue reading “Brain training to start fresh”
Category Archives: post traumatic stress disorder
Molecular changes in the brain revealed in PTSD & depression
A comprehensive approach that examines the intersection of multiple biological processes is necessary to elucidate the development of stress-related disorders. In a new study, investigators from McLean Hospital, a member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, working with colleagues at The University of Texas at Austin and Lieber Institute for Brain Development, uncovered both shared and distinctContinueContinue reading “Molecular changes in the brain revealed in PTSD & depression”
Neurofeedback at home
While seeing a practitioner for neurofeedback and coaching is a supportive and wholistic approach, sometimes that’s not possible and because we want NeurOptimal® neurofeedback to be accessible to everyone who needs it, Neurosoma provides a home neurofeedback system rental service. A neurofeedback system in your home (or office) means you can have a session atContinueContinue reading “Neurofeedback at home”
Brain training for good health
The brain is the most complex and intricate part of the human body, and yet many of us don’t recognize just how many functions it carries out on a daily basis. Inside your head, there are approximately sixty trillion neural connections (pathways between brain cells), and while the brain represents only 2–2.5% of the body mass, it consumesContinueContinue reading “Brain training for good health”
Body Image & Mental Health
Firstly, before we discuss how body image affects our mental health, we should define what body image is. Body image is the sum of how a person feels, thinks, behaves and views their body [1]. The way each person visualises and behaves towards their body is unique to everyone and manifests in a variety of ways.ContinueContinue reading “Body Image & Mental Health”
Emotional Regulation & Inflammation
Elevated inflammation is a risk factor for many psychiatric (e.g., depression) and somatic conditions (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis). Inflammation is influenced by psychosocial processes such as emotion regulation. Characterization of which emotion regulation characteristics impact inflammation could help refine psychosocial interventions aimed at normalizing health-harming inflammatory activity for individuals with psychiatric and somatic illnesses. We systematically reviewed theContinueContinue reading “Emotional Regulation & Inflammation”
About Neurofeedback
Neurofeedback, also called EEG biofeedback or neurotherapy, makes use of neuroplasticity, the brain’s capacity for change, to reshape brain networks. It is a way to directly train the brain to function better. Neurofeedback is an evidence-based process which sharpens attention, relieves anxiety and stress, enhances mood and improves learning and behavior, without medication. Although theContinueContinue reading “About Neurofeedback”
The Body Holds the Healing
Embodiment is a capacity that supports a healthy relationship with our bodies. It emphasizes the importance of observing and noticing one’s internal felt sense. Embodied practices help increase the connections between exteroception (external sensations) and interoception (the internal felt sense). Restorative embodiment focuses on the senses as a resource to support and reinforce soothing, invigorating,ContinueContinue reading “The Body Holds the Healing”
Neurofeedback & Addiction: a path to balance
For thousands of years, the way that our human brain worked was a mystery. With the help of computer technology, mental health professionals have uncovered helpful insight by studying the brain. We are now able to take a glimpse into the intricate mechanics of our minds with the use of a wearable device and aContinueContinue reading “Neurofeedback & Addiction: a path to balance”
The Wisdom of Trauma
Every human has a true authentic self. Trauma is the disconnection from it and healing is the reconnection to it. Dr. Gabor Maté. Trauma is the invisible force that shapes our lives. It shapes the way we live, the way we love and the way we make sense of the world. It is the rootContinueContinue reading “The Wisdom of Trauma”
Oksana Pueschel 