Is There A Link Between Prescription Drugs and Mass Murders?
Is There A Link Between Prescription Drugs and Mass Murders? Since that terrible day in December 2012 when Adam Lanza killed 26 people at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut, we have heard a lot about gun control, mental illness, security, advance recognition of violent tendencies, and a lot of other factors that might explain [...]
Violent Crime May be Linked to Brain Function
Violent Crime May be Linked to Brain Function Can violent crime really be linked to brain function? When we hear about a mass killing such as the massacres that happened in places such as Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut, or a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado, or on campus at Virginia Tech, we wonder [...]
Wellness: What is Wellness?
Wellness: What is Wellness? What is Wellness? Wellness Proposals defines Wellness as the process of actively becoming aware of and learning to make healthy choices that lead toward a longer and more successful existence. At some point in our life, we all find ourselves struggling with stress, sadness, or extreme frustration. This comes with the [...]
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: PTSD Treatments
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: PTSD Treatments The Physiological Aspect of PTSD: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder can take its toll on a person’s body. In addition to the emotional struggles of Depression, Anxiety, Rage, and Sleep Disorder associated with PTSD, many who suffer from this disorder also battle with a variety of physical issues over time: high blood [...]
Behavioral Disorder: Conduct Disorder
Conduct Disorder: Disorder Causes and Treatment Conduct Disorder is a very serious emotional and Behavioral Disorder in children and teens in which the child displays a pattern of disruptive, violent behavior and refuses to adhere to rules, blatantly demonstrates disrespect toward authority, and violates the rights of others. At one time, it was believed that [...]
Behavioral Disorder: Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Behavioral Disorder: Oppositional Defiant Disorder Parents whose children suffer from a Behavioral Disorder, including Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), often question whether their children will ever be able to live normal, happy lives. The burdens of caring for a child with this disorder leave parents feeling hopeless and drained. But an effective treatment option called neurofeedback [...]
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 [...]
