We are in the 21st century, so high-tech gadgets would, of course, present themselves to treat phobias and fears. In actuality, virtual reality has proven to be quite effective in treating phobias - especially arachnophobia.

This is one therapy you will not be able to do on your own. You will have to find a place that offers this treatment since it requires a virtual reality setup. However, we can touch on the basics of what it can do and how it works.

Virtual Reality (VR)...

This article will give you some insight on the benefits of binaural audio technology.

What is binaural audio?

Binaural audio or binaural beats, are audio tracks that contain specific frequencies that can bring you into a deep state of meditation within just a few minutes.

The binaural beats are made by using a special audio mixing technique which can change your brainwave activity thus changing your mental state.

The immediate effects of...

Almost all autistic children have a problem acquiring the skill of self-discipline. In addition to inappropriate outbursts, this can include potentially dangerous habits such as aggression towards others or themselves like banging their own head on walls. Self-management is one technique that teachers and parents can use to help the child avoid such behavior and activities. The key to controlling violent behavior and moving towards more positive behavior is giving the child control over...

Living with a person who suffers from Manic Depression

Manic depression or Bi-Polar is a form of depression that many people have some know they have it some do not.
Its just chemicals in your brain that make it happen, sometimes because of life events, sometimes the reasons are unknown.
You should be open minded about it and learn about depression if your living with someone with it,
then you know more of what...

The cure for cancer is still evasive until now. But there are stories circulating that a new kind of treatment or healing is effective in combating grave diseases, even cancer. This new holistic healing technique is called theta healing. A lot of people are coming out saying they are the living proof that theta healing is not only effective but also crossing the line of being miraculous. There are research done supporting theta healing is not just a scam, but in fact real and...

When dealing with autism, just as in most other disorders, you will be faced with a number of treatment options for yourself or your child. These include treatments that are educational, behavioral, biomedical, nutritional, and sensory. Unfortunately, for patients who are not affluent or who do not have good medical insurance, the cost of these treatments can be pricier than what they can afford. One way to ensure that you or your child receives the best possible treatment for autism is...

Some people experience a panic attack while sleeping. This can be disturbing to the person, particularly if it happens often. They may dread going to bed.

This can also cause insomnia as they find it very difficult to relax and let go when they go to bed. There may be constant worry, which is natural, but doesn't help their situation.

Rude Awakening

Though a panic attack can happen at any time and anywhere, you may be rudely awakened from a pleasant...

Puberty brings along not only bodily changes but mental ones as well and all children are affected by this transition phase in their lives, including autistic children. However, as opposed to the terrible teens phase experienced by average children, autistic children entering puberty have little or no control over many situations and can tend to heighten emotions and reactions so that it is distressing for parents who don't quite know what to do!

An autistic child too,...

Have you ever thought why some people can deal with stress, tragedy and bad times better than others - it's all to do with 'Resilience'. It is believed that 'resilince' is the key for both children and adults when times especially when dealing with depression.

What is Resilience
Resilience is the ability for people to cope with stress and when things don’t go well. Therefore when there are bad times, people who have learnt resilient skills, have an increased chance...

You must have heard of binaural beat frequencies. Neurophysiologists have used this for cognitive and neurological research. Ordinary people can also benefit from this discovery by Heinrich Wilhelm Dove way back 1839 as you’ll see in a little while.

A little about sound waves.

A sound wave is produced when an object moves back and forth for more than 20 times per second (the lower threshold of human hearing). Imagine when you fan yourself in a hot summer day,...