Neurofeedback is an innovative therapy that attempts to get subjects to control their brain waves consciously, helping them to calm down and overcome a host of mental ailments, particularly anxiety. It involves placing electrodes on their scalps showing them their...

Most people don’t realize it, but our brains are like electrical powerhouses that emit lots of different signals to the rest of our body. This is because the cells in our brain, known as neurons, use electricity in order to communicate with each other. Whenever a...

  DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy) is not as widely known as CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). CBT is focused on changing behaviours and thoughts about oneself, but DBT is a psychosocial intervention that gives more focus on the emotional and social attributes,...

Alpha waves are associated with sensations of wakeful rest. When they occur, people feel reduced anxiety and heightened relaxation. Conventional research finds that the opening of the eyes disrupts alpha waves and replaces them with beta waves. However, there is now...

For years, medical professionals have been prescribing people with ADD/ADHD with psychostimulants that improve concentration and reduce impulsivity. However, because of unwanted side effects, such as weight loss and reduction in appetite, the search is on for...