Concussions from playing football can lead to problems later

Posted on June 14, 2012 by admin

In the short term, untreated concussions received by young athletes playing football, soccer,  ice hockey, or other contact sports, can trigger ADHD symptoms, problems with memory, and language trouble.

And what about later in life?  More and more former pro football players are suffering symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injury, Multiple Concussion Syndrome, and advanced premature brain aging.  Terry Bradshaw, on The Tonight Show last Wednesday night, shared that he has been under the care of Dr. Daniel Amen for the past 2 years for symptoms caused by traumatic brain injury due to multiple concussions he suffered while playing football.  ‘If I had a son today, I would not let him play football’, commented Terry.  Neurofeedback can help the brain recover from concussions.  See Terry’s interview here:

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No Difference Between Depression Meds and Placebos!

Posted on March 30, 2012 by admin

Neurotherapists, using various techniques including Neurofeedback, have been encouraging dysregulated brains to change their brain wave patterns to better functioning patterns for decades.  This has aleviated symptoms such as ADHD, depression, insomnia, migraines, anxiety, seizures, loss of memory and much more.  Is this also what is happening with the Placebo Effect?  Maybe!  In a recent report, ’60 Minutes’ documented the research of a Harvard scientist who says that depression drugs are effective, but for mild to moderate cases of depression, it’s not the active ingredient that’s making people feel better.  It’s the placebo effect!  Watch the report here.

 

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Study Shows IQ in Teenagers Can Change as Brain Changes

Posted on January 9, 2012 by admin

In a recent study done by researchers at the University College London, it was found that IQ scores in teenagers change in relation to changes in the brain.  There are many things that can change the brain, both positively and negatively.  One positive way of changing the brain is Neurofeedback.  Neurofeedback changes the brain by building more neuropathways and strengthening mylial sheaths surrounding neurons.  Read more about the IQ study here.

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Cognitive Decline can Start as Early as Age 45

Posted on January 8, 2012 by admin

In a recently released paper, researchers studied the the brain’s capacity for memory, reasoning and comprehension skills (cognitive function) in 7,400 subjects between the ages of 45 and 70 and found that cognitive decline can start to deteriorate as early as age 45! There are several things that can be done to keep the brain engaged and healthy, to avoid cognitive decline. One of those is giving the brain a workout with Neurofeedback! Others would include changing your environment (such as moving to new location, changing jobs, etc). “Read more about this study”

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Great American Smoke Out Day

Posted on November 17, 2011 by admin

Best Wishes to all those participating in The Great American Smoke Out Day! Keep it permanent! Neurofeedback can help!

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Study Finds Neurofeedback May Help with Parkinson’s

Posted on November 14, 2011 by admin

Though there have been several studies on the use of Neurofeedback with ADHD patients, this is the first study of using Neurofeedback with Parkinson’s patients.  And the results are exciting!  This new study was conducted by researchers from Cardiff University (UK) and reported in a paper published in The Journal of Neuroscience.  The study found that patients with early stage Parkinson’s Disease could, using fMRI Neurofeedback, alter local brain activity to improve motor function.  The Neurofeedback training targeted the brain’s supplementary motor complex, with other areas, such as the cortical motor areas and the basal ganglia, also showing signs of activation during Neurofeedback.  Though this was a small study (5 experimental subjects, 5 control), it opens doors to future larger clinical studies.  The authors emphasize that this is not a ‘cure’ for Parkinson’s, but a way of dealing with the symptomology.  Read the full study here.

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ADHD: You are Not Alone

Posted on November 9, 2011 by admin

For parents with an ADHD child: You are not alone!  Here is some wisdom from a Mom and her Son (from Everyday Health)

Video: Amazing Insight into ADHD from a Mom and her Son

 

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Disciplining ADHD Children can be Done Effectively

Posted on November 9, 2011 by admin

Disciplining children who are challenged with ADHD can be done effectively –  with some good, consistent techniques.  Here are some helpful proven techniques:

  • Establish a daily schedule.  Children (and adults) with ADHD are routine-oriented.  Establish times for homework, meals, activities, TV watching, etc.  Write the schedule down.  Children will then understand better why they are being reprimanded when they go outside the schedule.
  • When disciplining, get your child’s attention.  Turn off the TV, stop the video games, send other children out of the room.
  • Treat discipline as a teaching tool.  Be sure to teach them what proper behaviors you want them to do in certain situations.  And the next time the child exhibits those proper behaviors, be sure to reward them.
  • Pick your battles.  ADHD children are notorious for getting into lots of trouble.  You don’t want to be the police full time.
  • Be calm when disciplining.  If your child only responds to you when you’re yelling and screaming, its because you’ve taught them that that’s the only time they need to listen.
  • Follow through.  If your ADHD child doesn’t ‘listen’ to you, it may well be because you don’t follow through with the punishment.  And be sure the punishment fits the crime, and is enforceable.

Here’s an insightful article and video on discipline from Everyday Health.

Good Luck and hang in there!

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8 Symptoms of Depression in Kids With ADHD

Posted on October 22, 2011 by admin

Taking time to talk with your teen about symptoms of depression and other emotional health issues can spare you both a lot of heartache. Here’s how to start the conversation.
By Madeline Vann, MPH
Medically reviewed by Pat F. Bass III, MD, MPH

Young kids with ADHD often already have a tough enough time understanding and coping with their condition. When they hit puberty and have to face all the highs and lows that time of life brings, managing ADHD can become even more challenge. Read more about ADHD kids and depression symptoms

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This week is ADHD Awareness Week

Posted on October 19, 2011 by admin

What are the symptoms of ADHD? Go to http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/diagnosis.html. FREE initial consults this week for those struggling with ADHD looking for a non-med treatment!

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