Not many people are aware of neurofeedback therapy. However, it has been around for centuries, and professional athletes have been using it for long. Since the advent of improvement in science and technology, the public has started to accept it.
Neurofeedback is a combination of many biofeedbacks. Biofeedback is when you train your body to take control of the body functions. It may involve such things, such as slowing your breathing and making it flows with your heart rate.
Nonetheless, the main target of neurofeedback is your brain. There are different types of neurofeedback, but the most popular is brain wave training. The waves occur naturally, and they range from slow to fast-moving, and they control our emotions.
Improve our brain health
It is common knowledge that the bigger your brain, the better it is for you. Doctors say when you have a big mind, it indicates it is healthy. Conversely, if you have a small brain, it will lead to memory loss and other complications.
Studies show that engaging in neurofeedback therapy makes your brain grow by increasing the gray and white matter. Neuroplasticity is the ability of your brain to change and grow. Having a healthier and larger brain means you reduce your risk of dementia and other diseases that affect the brain.
Improved Sleep
Neurofeedback therapy will improve your sleep quality and help get rid of all sleep-related disturbances. Lack of sleep may be a result of having few slow-moving delta waves. The delta waves are the ones that trigger the brain to rest.
Some may feel that they have many of these waves during the day leading to lack of focus and drowsiness when they should be working.
Improved Memory
Studies show your memory works better when you practice neurofeedback. By performing more of neurofeedback, there will be synaptic growth in your hippocampus. The hippocampus is responsible for short-term memory like recalling conversations, dates, and names.
Additionally, neurofeedback will improve your visuo-spatial short-term memory. Research proves that neurofeedback training is practical as compared to cognitive training.
Reduction in Anxiety
Anxiety is brought about by sleep disturbances, feeling on edge, and racing thoughts. Your brain is filled with beta waves that move fast and lack the slow-moving alpha waves, which help focus and keep you calm. Through neurofeedback, you will increase the alpha waves in your brain, leading to reduced anxiety.
Conclusion
Neurofeedback is non-drug induced, non-invasive, and it does not have any side effects. Research shows over 90% success rate as the patients improve in behavior, ability to focus, and reduced impulsivity.
