Brainwaves

Brainwaves are the fingerprints of the state of the mind. When we are relaxed and awake, the brainwaves in the alpha region of 8-14 Hz are dominant. As we go into high thinking mode, the frequencies increase and the brain will be dominated by beta waves, 14-30 Hz. On the other hand, lower frequency brainwaves reflect lower levels of brain activity; for example, the state of drowsiness is represented by 4-8 Hz waves and the deep sleep by waves lower than 4 Hz. These...

Most Bariatric Surgery Patients experience a wide range of Holiday eating anxieties which can actually ruin a perfectly good Holiday around friends and family.

Prior to surgery, Holidays meant family, friends, and lots of food to indulge in and enjoy – often at a glutinous rate simply because Holiday foods are "special" because they are only provided during the season and they are prepared so carefully which adds guilt if you don't partake of it.

Most...

I have tried pretty much all the nutrients available for improvement of mental cognition. The standard fare of well know brain function enhancers like ginkgo, choline, lecithin and DMAE. I have found them somewhat effective, but have never really been all that impressed with any of these nutrients.

A year or so ago I was discussing these brain function nutrients with a colleague of mine that represents a major high end vitamin line that I carry. I asked him what he felt was the...

Anxiety is a normal part of childhood, and every child usually experiences certain levels of anxiety, especially in adolescent years. While phases of anxiety are normal, and generally harmless, anxiety disorder can be much more serious. Children who suffer from an anxiety disorder can experience extreme fear, nervousness, and excessive shyness.  Extreme cases can even cause night terrors. They start to avoid people, places and activities, and become withdrawn.  Many parents...

We all live with everyday stress and anxiety, but for some of us, it becomes extreme and we start to have to live with the symptoms of stress and anxiety. This brings things to an entirely different level, it is one thing to be a little stressed, but a whole other world to become physically sick from anxiety and stress. So here are some basic tips to cope with the symptoms of stress and anxiety, coping with panic attacks:

• Take one step at a time, now this sounds like...

It seems with age our memory gets stale, but nowadays age has nothing to do with it. Anything can interfere with your memory stress, conflict, life, multitasking, medications and anything else that causes you to forget. Like for instance you are having a conversation and just when you were about to state your comment, all of a sudden you forget what you were about to say. I do this all the time and it can be annoying.

You have errands to run and your day is so full that by...

How to improve memory?

Scientific research as shown that the best way to improve your memory is with a natural memory booster that works with your bodys natural process to sharpen your memory. Vitamins and herbs for memory loss can be benficial and safe for people of all ages. Other memory improvement techniques are not as effective because they do not address the core of the problem. By nourishing your brain from within memory supplements work to improve memory power in a way...

School and studying will make you more educated. Not smarter. To become smarter you simply have to increase your capacity for learning and understanding which raises your intelligence. Thats exactly what Yin Xing does and research backs it! Yin Xing will not only help you in your personal and professional life, but it will truly make you a better person. Its effects on increasing intelligence, concentration, alertness and memory are unsurpassed by any pharmapheutical or any "over...

Anxiety disorders represent the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting more than 40 million Americans or 18 percent of the population.  These disorders are highly treatable and often in a relatively short period of time, yet only one-third of Americans affected by an anxiety disorder receives treatment.

There is no general treatment for anxiety disorders.  Each case represents a specific treatment depending on the type of disorder and its...

Suffering from panic disorder can be very disturbing and it can totally control your life if left untreated. The high level of anxiety resulting to panic or anxiety attacks can interfere with your normal daily activities. To get back to your former self it is important to learn the best ways of coping with your panic attacks.

The symptoms of panic disorder can be very distressing and can prevent you from doing the things that you normally do. Symptoms like shortness of...