BrainWerx

03/22/2026

03/22/2026

More important than ever to train your brain & there's no way better than with the type of Neurofeedback we practice at BrainWerx... LENS Neurofeedback
I'm beginning to think that Neurofeedback will have to become a part of anyone's regular routine (like taking walks, exercising, eating clean, etc) to stay healthy in our modern society.
Give me a call & lets make your brain your regular training partner in this discombobulated world.

03/10/2026

Here's an interesting study. Add Neurofeedback, especially LENS from BrainWerx, to amplify the results!
Come talk to the good people of Nutrition World & give me a call as well!

The study by Lee et al. (2020) investigated the effects of combined omega-3 fatty acids and Korean red ginseng supplementation on children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

This open-label pilot study included 40 children aged 6–12 years diagnosed with ADHD. Participants received a daily supplement containing 500 mg omega-3 (EPA 294 mg and DHA 206 mg) and 3 mg Korean red ginseng extract for 12 weeks, without any psychotropic medication.

ADHD symptoms were assessed using the ADHD Rating Scale (ADHD-RS) and Clinical Global Impression-Severity (CGI-S) scale, along with neuropsychological tests evaluating attention, memory, and executive function.

The results showed significant improvements in ADHD symptoms and cognitive performance after 12 weeks of supplementation. ADHD-RS scores decreased from 31.12 ± 8.82 to 24.15 ± 11.45, and CGI-S scores also improved significantly. Neuropsychological testing revealed better sustained attention (reduced commission errors), improved short-term memory, and enhanced executive function. The treatment was well tolerated, with only one case of mild transient headache reported.

The findings suggest that the combination of omega-3 and Korean red ginseng may help improve attention, memory, and executive function in children with ADHD, although larger randomized controlled trials are needed to confirm these preliminary results.

PMID: 31958908
PMCID: PMC7006981

03/09/2026

One of the best ways to train your brain!
Also... reading a physical book, handwriting, & exercise.
Of course... Neurofeedback, especially LENS as practiced by BrainWerx.
Do yourself a favor, train your brain then everything else will follow.

Playing an instrument requires the brain to simultaneously process visual information (reading notation), auditory feedback (listening to the sound), and fine motor movements (moving fingers or hands). This constant “cross-talk” strengthens connections between different brain regions, particularly the auditory-motor network.

Musical training has also been shown to increase the size and density of the corpus callosum, the bridge of white matter connecting the left and right hemispheres. This leads to faster and more efficient communication across the entire brain.

Long-term practice also results in structural changes, such as increased gray matter volume (neuronal cell bodies) in areas responsible for motor control and auditory processing. It also promotes white matter plasticity, increasing the speed and efficiency of nerve impulse transmission.

Repeatedly practicing a skill reinforces frequently used synapses and prunes away unused ones, making neural pathways more efficient over time.

This enhanced neural connectivity has several benefits. Musicians often demonstrate superior skills in planning, problem-solving, and multitasking because their brains are constantly engaged in real-time decision-making and error correction.

Playing an instrument also boosts working memory (the ability to hold and manipulate information) and long-term memory. Musicians have shown up to 40% improvement in memory-related tasks compared to non-musicians.

Because music and language share overlapping neural pathways, musical training can enhance verbal fluency, reading comprehension and second language acquisition.

Building “cognitive reserve” through music helps the brain remain resilient against age-related decline. Research suggests that musicians may have a lower risk of developing dementia and can better maintain mental sharpness in later life.

PMID: 38178844, 33776638, 29213699

03/07/2026

ADHD Is a Circadian Rhythm Disorder.
Circadian rhythm dysfunction appears to be common and clinically relevant for many people with ADHD, though it is not present in everyone. A large proportion of individuals with ADHD show some form of circadian alteration, and the relationship between these disruptions and ADHD symptoms seems to run in both directions. Biological findings across studies point to consistent patterns, including delayed sleep timing, irregular melatonin and cortisol rhythms, and changes in clock gene activity, suggesting that these are not incidental findings but part of a broader physiological pattern for a substantial subgroup of patients.

At the same time, the evidence suggests a more nuanced picture than a single causal explanation. Interventions aimed at correcting circadian rhythms often improve sleep quality and can reduce core ADHD symptoms, supporting the idea that circadian disruption may contribute meaningfully to ADHD pathophysiology for some individuals. However, current research does not show that addressing circadian rhythm issues alone leads to full remission of ADHD, indicating that while circadian dysfunction may be an important factor, it is likely one piece of a more complex and multifaceted condition.

Reference: Luu B and Fabiano N (2025) ADHD as a circadian rhythm disorder: evidence and implications for chronotherapy. Frontiers in Psychiatry

03/04/2026

Your brain adapts quickly when you change inputs... indeed!
Why Neurofeedback, especially LENS from BrainWerx is so powerful.
Train your brain like you do your body & wonder at the benefits!

“Brain rot” is the phrase people are using to describe what excessive screen time feels like.

It’s not a medical term. But the experience behind it is increasingly being studied.

In a randomized controlled trial of 467 adults, researchers asked participants to block mobile internet access on their smartphones for two weeks. They could still text and make calls, but no browsing, no social media, no app-based feeds.

They found that 91% of participants improved on at least one measure of sustained attention, mental health, or overall well-being. Attention improved to a degree comparable to reversing roughly a decade of typical age-related decline. 🧠

When the constant pull of mobile internet is reduced, cognitive and emotional systems recalibrate.

The brain adapts to what it repeatedly experiences. That adaptability is not a weakness. It’s neuroplasticity.

And it works in both directions.

Study: PNAS Nexus (2024). DOI: 10.1093/pnasnexus/pgaf017

03/04/2026

In this episode, Ed and Clint speak with Cady Kuhlman about her experience having her child's club foot treated and the challenges that came with it. Also th...

03/04/2026

I did a radio show w/ the owner of Nutrition World, Ed Jones, a couple of weeks ago, which then becomes their podcast, the The Holistic Navigator.
I would highly recommend listening to the entire podcast, super interesting & fun for sure but if you want to hear only me, start at about minute 27:05. Enjoy!

In this episode, Ed and Clint speak with Cady Kuhlman about her experience having her child's club foot treated and the challenges that came with it. Also th...

03/03/2026

Frequent ChatGPT use can reduce neural connectivity, particularly in higher-order thinking areas, because it encourages “cognitive offloading”, where the brain delegates tasks like problem-solving and idea generation, leading to less engagement of the prefrontal cortex, causing cognitive debt and reduced activation, as seen in studies showing decreased alpha/beta brainwaves and poorer recall, highlighting the need for balanced use and not a sole reliance on the program or similar programs.

To elaborate, when you rely on AI for thinking, writing, or problem-solving, you’re offloading mental effort, which means your brain uses those specific neural networks less.

The prefrontal cortex, responsible for executive functions, critical thinking, and complex reasoning, gets less exercise, leading to “atrophy” or decreased activity.

Studies suggest this reduced engagement can show up as lower alpha and beta brainwave activity, indicating less coordinated neural communication, with effects persisting even after AI use stops.

Research indicates AI users struggle to recall their own work, suggesting a shallow processing of information compared to manual writers.

🗂️Key Study Findings (MIT Research):

➡️One study noted a significant drop in brain connectivity scores (from 79 to 42) in AI users, a decline that continued even after they stopped using the tool.

➡️AI users wrote faster but with less mental effort, producing work that was technically sound but lacked depth or emotional resonance.

The researchers emphasized that the issue isn’t the program itself but the over-reliance on the program that reduces cognitive engagement.

Your brain is like a muscle and truly needs “exercise” to stay sharp.❤️

03/03/2026

Other studies show white matter shrinking in those, especially children, when using screen time.
Why using tech like phones & tablets less is so important.
Why Neurofeedback from BrainWerx will naturally train your brain to recover.

Frequent ChatGPT use can reduce neural connectivity, particularly in higher-order thinking areas, because it encourages “cognitive offloading”, where the brain delegates tasks like problem-solving and idea generation, leading to less engagement of the prefrontal cortex, causing cognitive debt and reduced activation, as seen in studies showing decreased alpha/beta brainwaves and poorer recall, highlighting the need for balanced use and not a sole reliance on the program or similar programs.

To elaborate, when you rely on AI for thinking, writing, or problem-solving, you’re offloading mental effort, which means your brain uses those specific neural networks less.

The prefrontal cortex, responsible for executive functions, critical thinking, and complex reasoning, gets less exercise, leading to “atrophy” or decreased activity.

Studies suggest this reduced engagement can show up as lower alpha and beta brainwave activity, indicating less coordinated neural communication, with effects persisting even after AI use stops.

Research indicates AI users struggle to recall their own work, suggesting a shallow processing of information compared to manual writers.

🗂️Key Study Findings (MIT Research):

➡️One study noted a significant drop in brain connectivity scores (from 79 to 42) in AI users, a decline that continued even after they stopped using the tool.

➡️AI users wrote faster but with less mental effort, producing work that was technically sound but lacked depth or emotional resonance.

The researchers emphasized that the issue isn’t the program itself but the over-reliance on the program that reduces cognitive engagement.

Your brain is like a muscle and truly needs “exercise” to stay sharp.❤️

03/02/2026