By Tina Buck, PhdD
In the early 1990s, 2 studies with Vietnam veterans resulted in 100% of subjects experiencing recovery from PTSD. EEG biofeedback, or “neurofeedback” was the primary intervention used. That was more than 30 years ago.
More recently, fMRI brain imaging studies show stabilizing effects of neurofeedback on brain structures associated with PTS(D) after only 30 minutes of neurofeedback training. Non-identified data from 819 subjects using BrainPaint® neurofeedback showed 89% reported their symptoms of PTS(D) were better or resolved after only 20 sessions.
Other studies on head injuries collectively showed that neurofeedback is more effective than behavioral interventions. Neurofeedback is still not often available, so Biobalance Integrated Wellness has a home-based program to help.
What does neurofeedback involve?
- Electrodes measure brainwave activity (EEG) – no electricity goes into the brain
- Amplifier reads and sorts the EEG signal
- Software translates to audio/visual feedback
- Individualized “protocols” guide the brain to increase and decrease amplitudes of different frequencies
- After about 30-50 sessions, a training threshold is crossed and the brain can repeat targeted EEG patterns on its own, long term
BrainPaint® neurofeedback software is not a brain exercise game. It is sophisicated brain training for stabilizing neurological imbalances without the need for diagnosis, treatment, or stigma. Biobalance Integrated Wellness makes neurofeedback affordable and simple for home use of “BrainPaint® software.
Protocols used in BrainPaint® are evidence-based and validated in a large study conducted through UCLA. With unlimited access to the system, many home users maximize results with intensive use of the system. The program is designed for individuals who live more than 50 miles from an existing BrainPaint® provider, are self-motivated, and engaged in a support system.
Home services are not covered by insurance. For a veteran testimony see: http://www.ptsd-treatment.info. Contact us at 520-227-4509 / http://www.neurofeedbackhomeuser.com. Follow us at https://www.facebook.com/BisbeeBiobalance and https://twitter.com/BiobalanceNFB.
