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Trauma“The other important brainwave band to consider at the occiput is alpha. When the client goes from eyes open to ey...
11/06/2025

Trauma
“The other important brainwave band to consider at the occiput is alpha. When the client goes from eyes open to eyes closed to eyes open again, the neurotherapist should observe a large increase in the alpha amplitude during the eyes-closed phase. In the back of the brain, the jump up should be at least 50 percent from eyes open to eyes closed. Further, the alpha amplitude should return to the first eyes-open level within a few seconds of reopening the eyes.

Often parents are initially unaware of the importance of a traumatic event involving their children. In one case, a child who showed an alpha deficiency had experienced an injury of the upper mouth. The injury had occurred a few weeks before the assessment, and the parents did not associate this episode with the traumatic stress I described to them. After speaking with the child, though, I realized how traumatic the event was for her. The injury had required emergency hospital treatment. In addition, she had watched a TV program shortly before her injury that portrayed, in her mind, a similar situation, only in that case the child had died. She thought she was experiencing a life-threatening situation when she was injured and later rushed to the emergency room. The event registered weeks later in the brainwave signature characterized by the low-level alpha response. In sum, we can gain an enormous amount of useful data from the back of the brain. The information not only validates the client’s complaints but also specifies exact conditions for treatment. All this valuable information is obtained in a mere sixty seconds of brainwave recording.” pp 65-69 Biofeedback for the Brain by Paul G. Swingle Ph.D. Questions? Treatment begins with a brain map qEEG. Call Fort Wayne Neurofeedback to get an appointment and ask questions. Ph. 260 432-8777

Addiction“The occiput, located at the back of the brain, is one of the most critical brain areas. In this area of the br...
10/23/2025

Addiction
“The occiput, located at the back of the brain, is one of the most critical brain areas. In this area of the brain, neurothrapists look for several indicators of healthy brain functioning. If you are relaxed and your eyes are open, the theta/beta ratio should be around two to one—that is, the amplitude of the theta (3-7 Hz) brainwaves should be twice that of the beta (16-25 Hz) waves. This ratio is typically a bit higher in young children and a bit lower in adults, but a value of two is a good guideline. Theta activity in the back of the brain indicates the brain’s ability to quiet itself. When the ratio of the amplitude of the theta to beta waves falls much below two, agitation in the central nervous system is common. In other words, clients find it difficult to shut off the brain. They often experience nonspecific anxiety and have a low tolerance for stress. In extreme cases, this level of agitation leads to a predisposition to addictive behavior. The addiction can be to almost anything: alcohol, nonmedical drugs, prescription medications, food, sex, gambling, exercise, television, a person, or other calming or distracting situations.” pp. 62 Biofeedback for the Brain by Paul G. Swingle Ph.D. Questions? Treatment begins with a brain map qEEG. Call Fort Wayne Neurofeedback to set an appointment and ask questions. Ph. 260 432-8777

Delta Brain Waves“The significance of your delta activity depends on how alert you are when the EEG measurements are obt...
09/29/2025

Delta Brain Waves
“The significance of your delta activity depends on how alert you are when the EEG measurements are obtained. If you are drowsy, with eyes closed, high-amplitude delta waves present in the EEG indicate the early stages of sleep or drowsiness. However, if you are alert and attentive, delta activity over the frontal area of the brain is often associated with chronic pain disorders such as fibromyalgia. Excessive delta activity directly on top of the head is associated with attention deficiencies and learning problems. Too much delta activity in one area of the brain has effects quite different from those associated with excessive delta in a different area. One patient, Jim, complained of mental “fogginess” and fatigue. The brain assessment revealed several areas of inefficiency, one of which was a marked excess of delta intensity in the frontal part of the brian. Jim had Lyme disease, which, like other viral infections, can produce significant neurological symptoms caused by high frontal delta amplitude. Even after successful medical treatment of this disease, clients often express some cognitive difficulties of the kind Jim suffered from. I treated these problems by suppressing delta amplitude in the right frontal area of Jim’s brain. With a visual picture of the delta activity in his brain, I helped Jim learn how to reduce the delta amplitude. Using biofeedback of the delta amplitude (a tone would signal when the amplitude was decreasing), Jim learned how to engage the mental states associated with reduced delta. After twelve sessions, Jim recovered his previous intellectual capabilities and level of vigor.” pp. 44 Biofeedback for the Brain by Paul G Swingle Ph.D. Questions? Treatment begins with a brain map qEEG. Call Fort Wayne Neurofeedback to set an appointment and ask questions. Ph. 260 432-8777

Theta Brain Waves“Theta is probably the most important brainwave band used in a neurotherapist’s diagnosis and treatment...
08/28/2025

Theta Brain Waves
“Theta is probably the most important brainwave band used in a neurotherapist’s diagnosis and treatment. The significance of theta activity, between 3 and 7 Hz, is closely related to the area of the brain where the activity is measured. In most areas, theta is associated with hypoactivity (reduced activity), daydreaming, inattention, absence of directed thought, and drowsiness. High theta amplitude is found at times of inner focus and contemplation. Theta waves are also enhanced during a hypnotic trance, and the vivid images experienced during twilight sleep are also associated with theta activity. Hypnotic states, twilight sleep, meditation, daydreaming—all are associated with reduced activity in the brain and the dominance of theta waves. High theta activity reflects the overall quiescence of the central nervous system. Theta activity in the back of the brain (occipital area, or occiput) is associated with the mind’s ability to quiet itself. Deficient theta activity in the occiput is often associated with sleep disturbance, low stress tolerance, and predisposition to addiction. People with poor theta production in this area often cannot “shut the brain off” and suffer from anxiety-related disorders. Elevated theta amplitude is also found around the site of injuries to the brain because the injured area is not functioning at the same rate as surrounding uninjured areas.” pp. 44-45 Biofeedback For The Brain by Paul G. Swingle PhD. Questions? Treatment begins with a brain map qEEG. Call Fort Wayne Neurofeedback to set an appointment and ask questions. Ph. 260 432-8777

Alpha Brain Waves“Alpha activity (8-12Hz) is related to relaxed attentiveness. Alpha, in general, is the parking or idli...
08/14/2025

Alpha Brain Waves
“Alpha activity (8-12Hz) is related to relaxed attentiveness. Alpha, in general, is the parking or idling frequency in the brain. Your brain is an enormously energy-hungry organ. It weights only about three pounds in an adult but consumes more than 20 percent of body energy when it is working efficiently. Hence, your brain’s efficiency in getting in and out of park is extremely important. The speed with which the brain’s alpha waves change, an indicator of brain efficiency, can become diminsihed with age and with reduced mental activity. Testing alpha waves also tells us about visualization skills, visual memory, emotional trauma, and artistic skill or interest. For instance, peak performance training for athletes or for those in demanding decision-making situations is focused on amplifying the fast-frequency components of alpha waves. Recall that the alpha brainwave band is between 8 and 12 Hz. Researchers have shown that the greater the amplitude of the faster alpha (over 10 Hz) relative to the slower alpha (below 10 Hz) the better one’s intellectual performance. Simon Hanslmayr, at the University of Salzburg, found that the ratio of fast to slow alpha amplitude can be increased with neurotherapy. He and his colleagues reported that such increases are directly related to improved intellectual performance. Several characteristics of alpha brainwaves are associated with cognitive efficiency. A tune-up treatment often used for elderly people who feel that they are becoming mentally sluggish or forgetful is to increase alpha parking/unparking efficiency. One of the great joys of my practice is seeing fearful and discouraged elderly clients gain a redefined view of themselves and their lives when I “brighten” their brains and discard their drugs. Brain brightening is a simple neurotherapy procedure in which the client learns how to reduce the amount of inappropriate slow-brainwave activity, increase the frequency of the dominant alpha, and increase the rapidity of changes in alpha amplitude from eyes open to eyes closed.” pp. 46-48 Biofeedback For The Brain by Paul G. Swingle Ph.D. Questions? Treatment gegins with a brain map qEEG. Call Fort Wayne Neurofeedback to set an appointment and ask questions. Ph. 260 432-8777.

Beta Brain Waves“Beta waves cycle faster than delta, theta, alpha, and SMR (Sensory Motor Rhythm) and are associated wit...
07/31/2025

Beta Brain Waves
“Beta waves cycle faster than delta, theta, alpha, and SMR (Sensory Motor Rhythm) and are associated with processing information. When beta waves dominate, your brain is using a lot of energy, so it is important that the brain quickly ramp up to produce beta activity when required and, perhaps more important, rapidly clamp down the beta when the brain should be resting. Along with theta waves, beta activity provides critical information on the functioning of specific areas in the brain. For instance, too little beta activity in the front of the brain is associated with hypoactivity and the related problems of inattention, comprehension difficulties, and learning problems. On the flip side, too much beta power in the back of the brain can be an indicator of anxiety, low stress tolerance, sleep problems, or depression. If a client’s beta activity remains high over long periods of time, during occasions when it should be diminished, the person often experiences chronic fatigue or emotional volatility. Too little beta power relative to theta waves in the central region at the top of the head is often associated with hyperactivity in children. The child’s brain is understimulated in these cases, and the hyperactivity relieves the discomfort of understimulation. Drugs that stimulate central nervous system, such as methylphenidate (Ritalin), Dexedrine, and other amphetamines, can calm the child temporarily and provide a window of opportunity during which other interventions such as neurotherapy and behavioral treatment can be undertaken. Once the children start to achieve successful results, the use of the stimulant can be slowly and progressivley decreased.” PP. 54-55 Biofeedback For The Brain by Paul G Swingle Ph.D. Questions about neurofeedback? Treatment begins with a brain map qEEG. Call Fort Wayne Neurofeedback to set an appointment and ask questions. Ph. 260 432-8777.

Your Brain Can Heal“Clients are understandably nervous when they are “having their head examined.” Still, they know that...
07/17/2025

Your Brain Can Heal
“Clients are understandably nervous when they are “having their head examined.” Still, they know that something is not quite right for them, either mentally, cognitively, or behaviorally; otherwise, they would not be sitting in my office. “Brain examination” can be a daunting concept, and it is made more so because of the myths we have been told about the brain: “The brain has a limited capacity for recovery. You have to live with the cards you have been dealt.” “Age-related changes in brain efficiency are a fact of life.” “Two years after a stroke, further recovery is impossible.” “Biochemical problems in the brain can be dealt with only by taking drugs.” Our growing knowledge about the brain shows clearly that these old ideas are wrong. Robert Shin of the Department of Neurology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine states, “For a long time we really didn’t think the brain had [the capability to recover after injury] but now there [is] an increasing understanding that that is not true, that actually the brain can adapt, it can reorganize.” If you have a weak muscle in your body, exercise can increase its strength. If you have inefficiencies in brain functioning, you can exercise that function and increase its efficiency. There is ample evidence of this process. Neurotherapists can usually tell clients why they have come for treatment simply by looking at their brain map. Nothing mysterious or psychic is going on. Rather, the brain signals, recorded, using scalp electrodes, reveal a pattern of activity that correlates with various mental or cognitive states. Clients, having told me nothing about their condition at this point, are impressed by the accuracy of my descriptions and welcome further detailed information. The brain tells me almost everything I need to know to conduct an effective treatment program. Understanding how brainwaves work helps me identify symptoms or, in neurotherapy terms, brain inefficiencies. Such diagnostic precision gives clients confidence in the treatment and in their ability to heal or overcome their particular symptoms. They are reassured because progress can be precisely monitored during treatment. Initially concerned about having the inner workings of their brain exposed, clients rapidly become intrigued by the details of brainwave activity.” pp. 39-40 Biofeedback For The Brain by Paul G. swingle Ph.D. Questions? Treatment begins with a brain map QEEG. Call Fort Wayne Neurofeedback to set an appointment and ask questions. Ph. 260 432-8777

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