Can Diet Affect Brain Function?
Can Diet Affect Brain Function? Yes! Think of your brain as the engine that controls the human body. The food you eat is the fuel or energy this engine needs to run. When we eat and drink foods that are not healthy for us, it is equivalent to putting dirty fuel in the [...]
Perfectionism is linked to Anxiety, Depression, and OCD
Perfectionism is linked to Anxiety, Depression, and OCD Perfectionism is linked directly to Depression, Anxiety, and/or Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). It can almost be labeled as Failure Anxiety Disorder. Perfectionists live with a very inflexible, rigid mind-set. Rather than enjoy life or activities, they are focused on the right and wrong of their choices. Life is viewed [...]
Peak Performance and Neurofeedback
Peak Performance and Neurofeedback Peak performance is the ability to perform at one’s best! An opera singer or professional dancer functions at an incredibly high artistic level based on skill, talent, and lots of hard work and dedication! A golfer or football player may already appear to be at the top of his or [...]
Generation Rx: ADHD and Medication
Generation Rx: ADHD and Medication Sadly, this current generation has been labeled Generation Rx. There is much empirical evidence to support that over the past 15-20 years, prescription drug use has skyrocketed in this country, and unfortunately, a significant percentage of these medications are being prescribed to children and teens for ADHD! Click here for [...]
Brain Fuel: Carbohydrates and the Brain
Brain Fuel: Carbohydrates and the Brain There is a direct link between carbohydrates and the brain. We need carbohydrates; they act as brain fuel! Glucose forms in the body with the breakdown of carbohydrates. The brain needs glucose to perform properly, as it is the only sugar that feeds it. To function effectively, your brain [...]
qEEG: What are the benefits of the qEEG for neurofeedback?
qEEG: What are the benefits of the qEEG for neurofeedback? The quantitative EEG, or qEEG, is a diagnostic tool used to map brainwave patterns in the different regions of the brain. This helps the neurofeedback therapist determine how well the person’s brain is functioning, and aids in the development of an individualized treatment plan. By [...]
Blueberries Benefit the Brain!
Blueberries Benefit the Brain! Simply google, “the benefits of blueberries,” and you will find that whether fresh or frozen, blueberries benefit the brain! It is the flavonoids in blueberries that activate an enzyme which increases the flow of blood and oxygen to the brain. These flavonoids are found in other berries, as well, including strawberries [...]
Self-Injury: Why do people hurt themselves?
Self-Injury: Why do people hurt themselves? Self-injury is the act of deliberately causing harm to one’s own body. It is an unhealthy way of coping with emotional pain, intense anger or rage, or ongoing frustration. Self-injury is not a suicide attempt. Those who suffer from this disorder don’t want to die; they simply don’t want to [...]
Behavioral Disorder: Intermittent Explosive Disorder or IED
Behavioral Disorder: Intermittent Explosive Disorder or IED Intermittent Explosive Disorder or IED is a diagnosis used when other reasons for impulsive rages cannot be determined. This disorder is classified in the DSM-IV as an Impulse-Control Disorder Not Elsewhere Classified. Intermittent Explosive Disorder or IED can be a comorbid condition with Borderline or Antisocial personality disorders, AD/HD, [...]
