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Risk of Head Injuries from Football in the News Again

Great article in Time Magazine about the brain injury hazards of playing football. It is not just the possibility of death from head injuries that’s concerning, but the cumulative effect of multiple near-concussions from an early age that exasperate conditions … Continue reading

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Student Diagnosed at 2 yrs old as Autistic is HS Valedictorian

Don’t let an Autistic Spectrum Disorder diagnoses keep you down. Scott Mosher didn’t, nor did his family. Scott earned Valedictorian Honors last week at New Smyrna Beach High School. Both of Scott’s parents were teachers and put a strong emphasis … Continue reading

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Neurofeedback Can Help Build Empathy, Increase Affection

Those of us in the field of Neurotherapy know how the proper use of Neurofeedback can enhance an individual’s empathy and affection.   Hence the positive outcomes we get in this area when working with those challenged with Autistic Spectrum … Continue reading

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Artificial food dyes can trigger ADHD, and other brain dysregulations

A child who eats 2 cups of Kraft Macaroni & Cheese, a small bag of Skittles, and 8 ounces of Crush Orange will consume 102 milligrams of artificial dye (not to mention lots of high fructose corn syrup). Behavioral tests … Continue reading

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Brain Exercises Can Help with Attention Deficits

As most Neurotherapists already know, just like the body needs exercise to be at it’s best, so does the brain.  And brains that may have some deficits or control issues can be exercised to become better functioning!  One of best … Continue reading

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Adopted Children Experience Poorly Wired Brains

Adopted children can present very challenging behaviors for adoptive parents.  This is partially due to ‘poor’ wiring in the brain of adopted children.  In the early stages of life, the neurons in the brain begin to undergo significant connectivity based … Continue reading

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Mentally Strong People Avoid These:

Mentally strong people do certain things, but also AVOID doing bad things.  To strengthen your mental powers, avoid: wasting time feeling sorry for yourself; giving away power; shying away from change; wasting energy on things you can’t control; worrying about … Continue reading

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Tips on how to Get Organized for Those with ADHD (and those without)

Getting and staying organized is a real challenge for those with ADHD.  Here’s an article from Psych Central Mag that offers 32 suggestions for getting and staying organized.  These tips are actually good for everyone.  Check them out.

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This week, March 11 – 16, is Brain Awareness Week!

Celebrate the only organ to name itself, by eating a brain-healthy diet rich in antioxidants and Omega-3 fatty acids!  Try blueberries and some seared salmon and veggie medley (recipe below): Then treat your brain to a neuro-workout with some Neurofeedback! … Continue reading

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Meditate Like a Buddhist Monk – Increase your Gamma Waves

It has long been known that Tibetan Buddhist monks have greatly enhanced mental abilities in the areas as focus, memory, learning and consciousness as compared to the average Westerner. In a ground breaking study reported by Marc Kaufman in the … Continue reading

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