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- How to Exercise your Nervous System - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2006 from Gary AmesYou exercise your cardio-vascular system with aerobics. You strengthen your muscular system with weight training. You watch your diet to avoid toxins and supply nutrients. All these good things promote health and vitality. But what have you done for your brain lately? It’s the most important ...
Views: 26144(6 votes) - Importance of Biotechnology in Pharmaceutical Industry - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Chris ReeveBiotechnology is the science which combines biology with technology that is being used rampantly in pharmaceutical sector. This science has proved to be a boon especially in manufacturing of vaccinations and genetic testing. Manufacturing of vaccines: Every pharmaceutical company aims at ...
Views: 10368 - Benefits of Biofeedback - by Biofeedback is a safe, powerful, non-drug intervention. It is often a learning process which helps you gain control of your body's responses to stress, anxiety, physical strain and emotional stimuli. Being a learning process, it also requires time, a consistent schedule of treatment sessions, ...
Views: 9708(3 votes) - How To Create Binaural Beats - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2010 from Edward HaycockIn this article, I am going to explain how to create binaural beats and how you can use them to enhance meditation. You most likely already know that different states of consciousness are associated with different brainwave frequencies. What you may not know is that by modulating brainwave ...
Views: 8708(2 votes) - ***PTSD: How to put your thinking brain back in charge - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Lee GerdesAs a friend of mine is given to say, "none of us gets out of this life alive." Top of mind today are the soldiers and others who are valiantly fighting for our freedom. They have chosen an endeavor where danger, crisis and trauma surround them. But in life – as in war – there are no unwounded ...
Views: 4371 - Children and Brain Imbalances - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2012 from Lee GerdesHave you ever heard of "conduct disorder"? Well, in case you haven't, you might like to know that it's one of more than 120 disorders listed at depression-guide.com. If you are anxious, shy, or not focused, these are also disorders. Just about every emotion is today considered by the ...
Views: 4000(1 vote) - Why I Love Biofeedback - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Gary Ames1. Biofeedback is elegant. It is a mirror where you can see and adjust yourself. Biofeedback is behavior guided by direct interaction with a physiological display reflecting nervous system activity. The effect is to develop the range and flexibility of the nervous system. The goal is to ...
Views: 3773(4 votes) - Stress Management Training--The First Step in Managing Stress - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2009 from Richard KuhnsThe first step to manage unhealthy stress that you learn in Stress Management training is not Tylenol, Motrin..., but instead deep breathing. Caution, if you suffer from panic/anxiety and or agoraphobia, this technique is not recommended until after the symptoms are history. The reason this is ...
Views: 3694(6 votes) - ***The Minion Mentality - by Submitted on May 18, 2016 from Luis Rivera, Jr.An observation, today brought about this post and I would hope you read this and come along for the ride on my thought train. Recently there has been a rise in the overt in the languaging of products and premises of life and it is quite telling. Folks even in the fitness industry using a ...
Views: 3617 - Hypothyroidism: Foods To Avoid For Your Thyroid - by Submitted on May 23, 2016 from Evan Borneman(can also be viewed with graphics at https://isolatorfitness.com/blog/) Hypothyroidism is a medical condition in which the thyroid gland is underactive and does not generate and relay enough of certain very important hormones to the rest of the body. With this condition, normal balances of ...
Views: 3579 - ***What Does the ‘God Particle’ Have in Common with Your Brain? - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Lee GerdesScientists are literally salivating over this week’s near-discovery of the so-called “God Particle” at the CERN Hadron Collider in Switzerland. Though the reasons for the search for this particle are inordinately complex, if the hints of the particles so far discerned are confirmed, it will ...
Views: 3568 - Contact Lenses: Fashionable Eyewear - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Fadhrick PickasoCorrecting vision is the main reason behind using contact lens. However, it has other uses as well. One can use it for cosmetic purpose, for therapeutic reasons, some use for post surgery therapy while others for adding color to the eyeballs. The use of this item has increased manifolds since ...
Views: 3562 - Obesity & Biofeedback - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Prof. George GrantKey facts •Worldwide obesity has more than doubled since 1980. •In 2008, 1.5 billion adults, 20 and older, were overweight. Of these over 200 million men and nearly 300 million women were obese. •Nearly 43 million children under the age of five were overweight in 2010. •a BMI greater than or ...
Views: 3448(1 vote) - How to Transform Your Life Using the Magic of Words - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2012 from Janbreathe@aol.com Janbreathe@aol.comI am a great believer in the tremendous transformative power of words. As Dumbledore said to Harry Potter, “Words are our most inexhaustible source of magic, capable of both inflicting injury and remedying it.” We are all products of the words that were repeatedly said to us as children, and ...
Views: 3403(1 vote) - Coping with COPD [Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease] Naturally - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Prof. George GrantChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic disease characterized by shortness of breath, cough and sputum production. While symptoms of the disease do not usually appear in people younger than age 55 years, changes to the lung begin many years earlier. COPD is an umbrella term for ...
Views: 3349(1 vote) - It Works! Why You Should Try Neurofeedback - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2023 from Debra BurdickIn 1999 I added Neurofeedback Training to my psychotherapy practice and have been using it ever since to help clients improve how their brain regulates itself so they feel better, think better, and perform at their peak. I have helped my clients improve: depression, anxiety, panic attacks, ...
Views: 3267(1 vote) - Autism and Biofeedback - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Gary AmesJohnny, age 7, was fascinated for hours by running water, lost in his own world. Like many autistic children he ran on his toes and flapped his hands to self-stimulate in hopes of controlling all the noise in his head. Even minor frustrations turned into emotional meltdowns including seizures. ...
Views: 3245(2 votes) - Train Your Brain Through Neurofeedback - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2012 from Ron WhiteIt is possible for your brain to heal itself without medication. You can improve your memory, attention, sleep pattern, and even stress levels by simply using a method known as neurofeedback. Neurofeedback is a natural, non-invasive therapy that lets your brain relearn and retrain itself to ...
Views: 3228 - Squeeze, Hold, Release Your Way to Sexual Health - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeHave you heard of pelvic floor exercises? You may have learnt about them from your aerobics instructor. Or perhaps your urologist was the one who ordered you to squeeze your butt cheeks together? Maybe your gynae was the one who asked you to attempt to tighten your vagina, or was it your ...
Views: 3111 - ***A BALANCED BRAIN IS THE ANSWER TO IMPROVING FEMALE SEXUAL RESPONSE - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Lee GerdesToday’s FDA report that flibanserin, the “female Viagra,” doesn’t work comes as no surprise to anyone who understands the differences in the male and female brains. In a race to grab an estimated $2 billion market, pharmaceutical researchers are relying on traditional techniques to find the ...
Views: 3087 - Hospital Injectable Drugs: Future Prospects for Generics & Biosimilars - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from laura brownThe generic injectables sector exceeds US$11.2 billion and numerous high-value injectable products will face patent expiry in major markets over the next decade. This critical new report evaluates the markets, players and products in detail. Browse All: Pharmaceutical Market Research ...
Views: 3046 - Use A Reputed Online Store to buy phentermine without prescription USA - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Michael BretzmanPhentermine is one of the widely popular weight loss supplement used to overcome obesity problem in USA. There are numerous reasons to buy phentermine without prescription USA and one logic reason is that it is approved by FDA. If you are struggling hard to shed the extra pounds of calories ...
Views: 3021 - Stress Reduction for 12 Subjects after using the Infra Red Negative Ions Amethyst Bio Mat over 3 months - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Prof. George GrantAbstract: 12 subjects were tested before and after using the Bio Mat for one hour daily over 3 months period using 3 different biofeedback devices and blood cortisol levels to measure stress reduction. Far Infra Red/Negative Ions Amethyst Bio Mat reduces Stress by 78% as validated by Pre ...
Views: 3011(2 votes) - How to minimize the dependency on Blood Pressure Medications? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Prof. George GrantPreferred treatment methods for blood pressure include lifestyle modifications and medications. First, the doctor will prescribe a diet and exercise regimen. If these attempts to control symptoms are unsuccessful, the doctor will prescribe medications. The doctor will need to monitor blood ...
Views: 2955(1 vote) - Understanding QEEG Brain Mapping - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2017 from Kyle FerrolyFOREWORD – ABOUT THE MIND BRAIN BALANCE TEAM “The Center for Mind Brain Balance” was established to bridge the gap between a person’s psychological and emotional needs versus their brain-based or physical imbalances that are so often overlooked. Founded in 2004 in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, ...
Views: 2878 - EFT and Brain Waves - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2010 from Gary GroesbeckWe have seen evidence that EFT works at a verifiable level in the field of EEG brain wave measurements. We were pleased to monitor brain waves while Gary Craig and some of the EFT Masters worked with groups of people, who volunteered to be part of a project, that could make the benefits of EFT ...
Views: 2837 - Seven must-have qualities of email marketing software - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2012 from Tamra LamarEmail marketing is one of the smartest and most cost-effective modes of marketing available. With the right email marketing software, the process can be easy, productive, and cost-effective. In a 2010 survey, nearly 40 percent of industry executives identified email as the advertising channel ...
Views: 2790 - ***Antidote for Depression - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Lee GerdesWe have become a society that relies a great deal on prescription medications. For instance, we use antidepressants to change our mood. But although we rely on them heavily, antidepressants don’t work at all. Even when they do seem to help, they often lose their effectiveness over the course ...
Views: 2781 - Use Meditation instead of Medications - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2012 from Prof. George GrantThe term meditation refers to a broad variety of practices which range from techniques designed to promote relaxation, contacting spiritual guides, building internal energy (chi, ki, prana, etc.), receiving psychic visions, getting closer to a god, seeing past lives, taking astral journeys, and ...
Views: 2741(1 vote) - ***Can't Sleep? Learn a New Way to Put Your Brain to Rest - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Lee GerdesIf you think not sleeping well is just one of those discomforts you have to put up with as a side effect of aging, you'll be surprised to hear that new research conducted by the Center for Sleep and Circadian Neurobiology at the University of Pennsylvania turns this conventional wisdom on its ...
Views: 2736 - ***Can Botulin Toxin be Bad for You? - by Submitted on May 25, 2012 from Lee GerdesAny invasive chemical – anything at all – supplements, medications, injections of anything, and even foods – can be an antagonist to brain patterns. My hypothesis is that any of these chemicals, if done for a sufficiently long time or if their toxicity is sufficiently potent, may disrupt brain ...
Views: 2732 - Why Does the Mind/Body Connection Really Matter? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2009 from Terry RichardsonWorried about being worried sick? Is laughter really the best medicine? Your body may know you’re depressed before you do and doing it’s best to get your attention. There is growing evidence, supported by research, indicating your mental state really influences your body’s ability to protect ...
Views: 2644(6 votes) - Don't Forget to Breathe - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Aaron SavvyAs a fitness trainer, I teach key principles to my clients: proper form, isolation and breathing. Although I see people trying to maintain good form or concentrate on isolation, it amazes me how one forgets to breathe during their training session. Why does it really matter? Proper breathing ...
Views: 2606 - Stress Reduction & Biofeedback - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2012 from Prof. George GrantStress Reduction & Biofeedback: Stress affects us all. The deleterious effects of excess stress have been well documented in a wide range of medical publications. Thousands of research articles, studies and books prove beyond a shadow of doubt, that stress can be a factor in any disease, as it ...
Views: 2594(1 vote) - ***How Cruelty Becomes Caring with Brainwave Optimization™ - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Lee GerdesTwo men arrested early Easter Sunday just north of Tulsa, Oklahoma, were charged Monday with a shooting spree that left three black males dead and two wounded. The shooting wasn't a kneejerk reaction to a provocative situation. As a local pastor, Rev Warren Blakney, told CNN, "For a white ...
Views: 2580 - Do You Zone-Out 46.9% of the time (at work)? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Hal WechslerDo You Zone-Out 46.9% of The Time (at your office)? Although I am a Contrarian (trained at law school) I have done the research about Mind-Wandering, Day-Dreaming and Zoning-Out. Result: you and I are OOI (Out Of It) a minimum of 30% (at school) to 47% of the time (at your career). ...
Views: 2565(5 votes) - "Small Changes Lead to Massive Reactions." - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2013 from Hal Wechsler---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- “Small Changes (tiniest words) Lead to Massive Reactions” • 1. Imagine this. In 1687, old Isaac Fig Newton at Cambridge, wrote that our Universe was a tidily, predictable, mechanical system. Until 1958, the ...
Views: 2548 - Natural Solution to Diabetes - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Prof. George GrantDiabetes is characterized by elevated glucose (sugars) in the blood and resistance of cell membranes to insulin, the hormone that helps metabolize sugar. It is estimated that 350 million people worldwide have either Type one or two diabetes. Type two diabetes is an epidemic that is bulging ...
Views: 2535(1 vote) - Biofeedback: Applying the Mind to Health - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2005 from Gary AmesBiofeedback is interactive training using a display of your physiology. In biofeedback you expand self-awareness and practice powerful self-healing. This is often done with monitoring devices to train for relaxation. However, the true goal is expanding the dynamic range and flexibility of your ...
Views: 2519(2 votes) - Vulvas and vaginas are pink - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeI didn’t know I had a vulva until I went to sex school. Don’t get me wrong. Of course, I do have a vulva (pronounced as ‘vuhl-vah’) and a vagina (pronounced ‘vha-gine-a’). I just didn’t know what they were called. I couldn’t even pronounce the word penis (pronounced as ‘pee-nis’) for that ...
Views: 2505(2 votes) - As Above, So Below - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Carole SeaverI'm sure you have heard this saying many times in your life just as I have. I used to attribute it to meaning something about heaven and earth. And, I believe that still; but there is so much more to the meaning of those words. I've been studying Quantum Physics for about 10 years reading ...
Views: 2501 - Some Practical Issues in Dealing with Head Injury - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Craig LockArticle Title: Some Practical Issues in Dealing with Head Injury Category (key words): head injury, brain injury, neuro-psychology Publishing Guidelines: I hope that the following piece may be informative to others. This article (as with all my articles) may be freely reproduced ...
Views: 2492(1 vote) - ***AN UNAVOIDABLE INHERITANCE - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Lee GerdesCan trauma pass from one generation to the next? We must return and claim our past in order to move toward the future. It is in understanding who we were that will free us to embrace who we are now. —The meaning of Sankofa Tamra Olsen-Harris has her mother’s eyes, her father’s smile, her ...
Views: 2483 - Understanding Tai Chi as an Adjunct to Physical Therapy: AGS/BGS Endorses Tai Chi for Fall Prevention - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2012 from Laddie SacharkoFor the first time since 2001, the American Geriatrics Society and the British Geriatrics Society have updated their guidelines for preventing falls in older people. The update includes two notable changes: One recommends tai chi — the meditative, slow-motion Chinese exercise — as an effective ...
Views: 2447 - ***Healthy Brain Function = High Mental and Physical Performance - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Lee GerdesBrain balance, or in this case –lack of brain balance – lost the game. Did you know that nearly every Gold Medalist in the Olympics wins by a mere fraction of a second? Brain balance is the key to winning or losing in almost every contest and academic, business and creative encounter that we ...
Views: 2425(1 vote) - ***Aging? Forget About It: Keep your memory Sharp and Your Brain Young - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Lee GerdesHow often have you heard someone say, "I don't look forward to getting old"? Perhaps you've even said it yourself. Given that we're all going to age, what's the worst part of growing older? None of us likes the thought of having our skin wrinkle and gradually become thin. Neither do we ...
Views: 2419 - ***Traumatic Brain Injury - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Lee GerdesEvery single year, some 1.7 million Americans suffer traumatic brain injury, whether in a fall, an automobile accident, by bumping into something, or being hit by an object or in an assault. A report from government figures by Stephanie Nano of the Associated Press, which appeared February ...
Views: 2416(2 votes) - Secrets of Millionaire Minds by T Harv Eker - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from tharv ekerAnyone who has read the Secrets of the millionaire minds by T Harv Eker is sure to turn into his fan because he has tried to give everything that will help you to be successful in your life. There are so many things needed to succeed in your career and become a millionaire such as financial ...
Views: 2364(1 vote) - Mike Geary And The Truth About Abs - How Did It Started, And How Does It Work? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Mia MooreDo you suffer from tummy fat? Would you like to have a perfectly sculpted six pack? As a matter of fact, millions of people from all over the world want to eliminate their belly fat and build a nice six pack. But why is this so hard?. Mike Geary, author of The Truth About Abs e-book tells us ...
Views: 2299 - Using the Wellness IQ & EQ for assessment before Biofeedback - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2013 from Prof. George GrantI have used this simple questionnaire for our 5000 clients worldwide before their biofeedback assessments. The correlation between the questionnaire results, biofeedback results and CBC blood test results was over 90% suggesting that life-style and stress management correlates with our physical, ...
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