How does the NeuroAdvantage™ Trainer work?

The NeuroAdvantage™ Trainer’s patented technology uses scientifically designed brain neuro-stimulation based on the brain’s natural tendency to adjust to a repetitive stimulus of sufficient strength. The visual cortex, the largest of the sensory cortical centers, establishes feedback mechanisms with other brain areas which result in measurable changes, especially in the frontal cortex, the “command and control” center of the brain.  These changes have been documented by a variety of technologies that measure the degree of activation in specific regions of the brain (see Neurotherapy Research).

Each of the NeuroAdvantage™ Trainer’s programs engages the trainee’s brain by stimulating the desired brainwave pattern.  The NeuroAdvantage™ Trainer machine can stimulate each side of the brain either separately, or in concert.  This patented feature takes advantage of the well-known fact that the right and left sides of the brain perform different functions.  When stimulated properly, each side of the brain makes its own necessary contribution to the health of the central nervous system.  These programs use enjoyable light and sound stimulation that are sequenced to alter brainwave patterns in the desired direction over the course of each training session. 

Repeated three or more times per week, the NeuroAdvantage™ Trainer sessions have the cumulative effect of enhancing wellbeing and improving specific areas of brain functioning.

Who should not use the NeuroAdvantage™ Trainer?

The NeuroAdvantage™ Trainer should not be used by people using a pacemaker or with a history of brain seizures, epilepsy, light-stimulated seizures, or cardiac arrhythmia.  People who are in treatment for a mental disorder, or are on prescription medication, should consult with their doctor before using NeuroAdvantage™ Trainer.

What are brainwaves?

In the 1920’s, the electroencephalographic (EEG) machine was invented giving scientists their first objective way to measure brain activity.  By using electrodes attached to the scalp, EEG machines measure the electrical charges that are generated by large amounts of neurons firing in unison from the deepest regions of our brains.  These charges create rhythms known as brainwaves that are differentiated between based on the hertz (Hz) frequency in which they occur.

Today, brainwaves are commonly grouped into four different categories:  Beta (13 to 40 Hz); Alpha (7 to 13 Hz); Theta (4 to 7 Hz); and Delta (1 to 4 Hz).  Each brainwave pattern is associated with a different state of mind.  At any given time, it is common to simultaneously have varying strengths of each of these brainwave patterns occurring in our brain.

BETA WAVES

Beta waves oscillate between 13 to 40 times per second (Hz).  Beta waves are generated naturally when in an awake, alert state of consciousness.  When someone is either highly excited or anxious, they are going to have high levels of beta waves that are 25 to 40 Hz.  When someone is calm but highly focused, they are going to have high levels of beta waves that are 14 to 18 Hz.

ALPHA WAVES

Alpha waves oscillate between 7 and 13 Hz.  Alpha waves occur during periods of rest, relaxation, deep relaxation, and meditation.  Traditional methods of meditation typically require five or more years of practice to reliably produce high levels of alpha waves.  High levels of alpha waves are associated with:

• Peaceful feelings
• A sense of wellbeing
• Improved sleep
• Deeper Relaxation
  
• Improved academic and cognitive performance when the dominate alpha waves are 11 to 13 Hz
• Improved immune system functioning

THETA WAVES

Theta waves oscillate between 4 and 7 Hz.  This is commonly referred to as the dream or “twilight” state.  Theta waves improve memory functioning (particularly long-term memory), and access to previously forgotten material, free association, sudden insight and creativity.  For a long time researchers had difficulty studying this brain state because subjects couldn’t maintain it for any period of time without falling asleep.  High levels of theta waves during cognitive tasks are common in people with ADHD and learning disabilities and resulting in a sluggish brain and diminished performance.

DELTA WAVES

Delta waves oscillate between 1 and 4 Hz.  Delta waves dominate when you are in a deep sleep.

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