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The Power of Neurofeedback: Understanding Brain Waves to Improve Anxiety, Sleep, and Social Skills with Dr. Andrew Hill

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Dec 1, 2023
Neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Hill shares the power of neurofeedback and its impact on anxiety, sleep, and social skills. He explains the role of brain mapping in tailoring personalized treatments and optimizing areas like executive function. Discover how brainwaves like theta and beta waves affect cognition, and how focusing on them can improve specific aspects of health. Join the eye-opening journey into brain health and neurofeedback.
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INSIGHT

Brain Mapping vs. Neurofeedback

  • Brain mapping assesses brain function, like a gym assessment guides workouts.
  • Neurofeedback is the workout, training your brain to function better.
INSIGHT

Brainwave Trade-offs

  • Each brainwave has pros and cons, creating trade-offs in cognitive functions.
  • For example, high theta can mean both ADHD and obsessive focus, depending on brain location.
ADVICE

Common Biohacker Issues

  • Address common biohacker issues like anxiety, attention, and sleep with neurofeedback.
  • These relate to specific brainwave patterns and locations.
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