Guernsey Memorial Library to offer special presentation on neurofeedback
NORWICH – If you are interested in learning more about the process of neurofeedback and its potential for treating various conditions, the Guernsey Memorial Library will feature a program presented by local neurofeedback practitioner Dr. Adriana Steffens of Mind Matters at 6 p.m. Thursday in the library meeting room.
Chances are you know someone with ADHD, epilepsy, addictions, or chronic pain, or you experience one of these problems yourself. There are treatments which target these complaints, including medications and therapy, but did you know that these conditions may also respond to treatment using something called neurofeedback?
Never heard of neurofeedback? You may have heard of biofeedback. Biofeedback is a process where individuals learn to control their body’s physiological processes with the purpose of improving their health and performance. Neurofeedback is a specific type of biofeedback that uses real-time displays of electroencephalography (EEG) to graphically show brain activity and train patients to regulate it.
Electroencephalographs record electrical activity along the scalp. The brain's billions of neurons are electrically charged by membrane transport proteins pumping ions (electrically charged particles) across their membranes. When the wave of ions reaches the electrodes on the scalp, they can be measured by a voltmeter. Recording these voltage changes over time produces the EEG, a technique that has been used for quite some time. Scientists began to study electrical activity in the brains of animals in the 1800s. The first human EEG was performed by Hans Berger in Germany in 1924. The Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback (AAPB) was formed in 1969 as a way for professionals interested in this expanding field to share their research and expertise.
EEGs are used in many ways in clinical settings, including diagnosing and treating epilepsy and predicting possible outcomes for coma patients. There have also been many research studies focusing on the use of EEGs to teach patients how to control their brain activity, allowing improvement for many different common and troublesome problems. For many, this treatment modality promises improvement without invasive procedures or the use of dangerous medications.
For additional information about Thursday’s demonstration, call Guernsey Memorial Library at 334-4034.
Chances are you know someone with ADHD, epilepsy, addictions, or chronic pain, or you experience one of these problems yourself. There are treatments which target these complaints, including medications and therapy, but did you know that these conditions may also respond to treatment using something called neurofeedback?
Never heard of neurofeedback? You may have heard of biofeedback. Biofeedback is a process where individuals learn to control their body’s physiological processes with the purpose of improving their health and performance. Neurofeedback is a specific type of biofeedback that uses real-time displays of electroencephalography (EEG) to graphically show brain activity and train patients to regulate it.
Electroencephalographs record electrical activity along the scalp. The brain's billions of neurons are electrically charged by membrane transport proteins pumping ions (electrically charged particles) across their membranes. When the wave of ions reaches the electrodes on the scalp, they can be measured by a voltmeter. Recording these voltage changes over time produces the EEG, a technique that has been used for quite some time. Scientists began to study electrical activity in the brains of animals in the 1800s. The first human EEG was performed by Hans Berger in Germany in 1924. The Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback (AAPB) was formed in 1969 as a way for professionals interested in this expanding field to share their research and expertise.
EEGs are used in many ways in clinical settings, including diagnosing and treating epilepsy and predicting possible outcomes for coma patients. There have also been many research studies focusing on the use of EEGs to teach patients how to control their brain activity, allowing improvement for many different common and troublesome problems. For many, this treatment modality promises improvement without invasive procedures or the use of dangerous medications.
For additional information about Thursday’s demonstration, call Guernsey Memorial Library at 334-4034.
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