Neuroscapes Neurofeedback

04/24/2026

A new study showed that there is more to ADHD symptoms than just inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. This is an important study because it recognizes how poor sleep and emotion dysregulation are common, often-ignored features of ADHD.

ADHD diagnostic criteria do not fully encompass the ADHD experience. A new study identified nine categories of symptoms; some of them are not even mentioned in the DSM.

04/22/2026

Cannabis slows down attention and memory substantially, especially in kids with developing brains. In adults, we see frontal slowing and more tendencies towards depression, low motivation, and attention and memory issues. Ma*****na is not as innocuous as it’s sold to be.

A long-term study of more than 11,000 children and teens has linked recreational cannabis use to slightly slower development of memory, attention, and thinking skills.

04/22/2026

A small but groundbreaking study from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology used advanced 256-electrode EEG nets to peek inside our brains while writing. They found when you write words by hand, brain regions light up in elaborate patterns--- connecting visual, motor, and sensory inputs in a symphony of engagement. But when you type those very same words, reaction in these vital areas is more minimal. The physical act of forming letters—feeling the pen, applying pressure, seeing thoughts emerge into unique shapes you create—demands a complex sensorimotor experience that deeply engages your brain, enhancing learning, memory, and even fine motor skills in ways simple key presses just can't replicate.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38343894/

04/21/2026

Autistic children have 5x the amount of GI issues as other children. The gut and the brain are intimately connected. This is why I sent my autistic clients out to work with naturopaths. Better gut health means better all-around health.

A 2025 study published in Scientific Reports reveals that children with severe autism have the highest levels of serum zonulin, a biomarker of gut leakage, than their peers without autism.

“Children with ASD are about five times more likely to experience gastrointestinal tract issues compared to the general population,” explained the study authors.

Zonulin is a protein that regulates the tight junctions in the intestinal lining, controlling how easily substances pass from the gut into the bloodstream. It is considered the main marker of intestinal permeability, often in reference to “leaky gut”, and has also been linked to blood–brain barrier function, inflammation, and immune regulation.

Elevated zonulin levels may signal barrier dysfunction and have been associated with several inflammatory and neuropsychiatric conditions.

“These findings support the gut-brain axis hypothesis in ASD pathophysiology and suggest that zonulin could serve as both a diagnostic biomarker and a therapeutic target,” wrote the authors.

https://www.docwirenews.com/post/gut-protein-strongly-linked-to-autism-severity-in-children

04/21/2026

In this study, two weeks without screen time improved depression more than the use of antidepressants, and improved attention substantially!

(It's not lost on me that I am posting this on a screen 🤣, but I think this is too important of a study not to share).

Two weeks without mobile internet improved mental health more than antidepressants and reversed roughly 10 years of attentional decline.

Screen time dropped 49% (314 to 161 min/day).

04/16/2026

A recent Meta-analysis showed what we see in our office all the time – the efficacy of Neurofeedback interventions for individuals with addiction problems.

If addicts are willing to do the hard work of getting sober and modifying their lifestyles, Neurofeedback can heal the nervous system problems causing the issues at the very root.

We love working with addicts and showing them the brain patterns that make them vulnerable to addiction. It is destigmatizing - it shows them that nothing is wrong with them, that they are not a failure, but that their brain is locked in unhealthy patterns and needs help shifting into healthier ones. 

Background and aim Recently, electroencephalogram neurofeedback (EEG-NF), a non-invasive neuromodulation technique, has shown promising potential in treating addiction disorders. However, the hetero...

04/10/2026

This is excellent news! A psychobiotic med was approved to treat anxiety and depression by targeting problematic gut bacteria.

Getting to the root cause is the way we will all get well. 🙏🏼

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first psychobiotic designed to treat anxiety by addressing the gut-brain connection. This groundbreaking treatment leverages the power of probiotics to restore balance in the gut microbiome, which plays a significant role in regulating mood and mental health.

Psychobiotics are a class of probiotics that target the gut-brain axis, a pathway that links the digestive system to the brain. Research has shown that an imbalanced gut microbiome can contribute to mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression. By restoring healthy gut bacteria, this psychobiotic aims to reduce anxiety symptoms, offering a novel, non-pharmacological approach to managing mental health.

Clinical trials have demonstrated that the psychobiotic significantly reduced anxiety levels in participants, with effects similar to traditional anti-anxiety medications but with fewer side effects. Experts believe that this approval marks a new era in mental health treatment, where the focus shifts toward restoring balance in the body’s internal systems to improve psychological well-being.

While psychobiotics hold great promise, experts caution that more research is needed to understand their full potential and long-term effects. Nevertheless, this approval opens the door to alternative treatments that could help millions manage anxiety in a safer, more natural way.

04/08/2026

Psych meds can be helpful for many folks in terms of symptom relief. But they do not fix the underlying problem. And over time, they can start to cause more problems, or the return of baseline symptoms.

If you are interested in learning more about WHAT your brain is doing and WHY it is trapped in problematic symptom patterns, a QEEG brain map can reveal a lot of helpful information (including what type of meds may or may not work for you). If you are interested in treating these issues at the root cause, neurofeedback and red light therapy can help tremendously.

Sign up or call us for a free consult at neuro-scapes.com!

04/05/2026

04/04/2026

The effects of childhood trauma are reversible - and can improve with just moderate levels of exercise over time.

Encouraging healthy lifestyles is a big part of supporting the work that we do with Neurofeedback and red light therapy. The healthier your body and brain, the more your brain can learn & hold new patterns.

Researchers have found that lifelong physical activity can reverse how childhood trauma shapes communication between key brain regions.