Precision Meditation  

A study by Thomas Budzynski, Ph.D found that college students who used brainwave training technology drastically out performed those that did not in both academic tasks and by GPA.   . Candice Pert, Neuroscientist “There's a revolution going on. The present era in neuro-science is comparable to the time when Louis Pasteur first found out that germs cause disease."    Dr. Siegfried Othmer, brainwave pioneer, says: "Why shouldn't the brain be able to adapt to new information about itself? It's called learning. That's what our brain does well. And, once the brain ‘learns’ how to regulate itself ... it tends to retain that ability just as it does any other new skill.” Dr. Margaret Patterson has shown that certain frequencies in the brain dramatically speed up production of a variety of neurotransmitters. A 10 Hz (alpha) signal boosts the production and turnover rate of serotonin, a chemical messenger that increases relaxation and eases pain, and catecholamines, vital for memory and learning, respond at around 4 Hz (theta).                 Vincent Giampapa, M.D. Vice president of the American Society of Anti-Aging Medicine, reveals that placing a listener in the alpha, theta, and delta brain wave patterns dramatically affect production of three important hormones related to both increased longevity and physical well-being: Cortisol, DHEA, and melatonin. Cortisol is the major age-accelerating hormone within the brain. It also interferes with learning and memory and is, in general, bad news for your health and your well-being.DHEA levels are a key determinant of physiological age and resistance to disease. When DHEA levels are low, you're more susceptible to aging and disease; when they're high, the body is at its peak -- vibrant, healthy, and able to combat disease effectively.  Dr. Suzanne Evans Morris,  says, "Theta brainwaves are associated with greater access to internal and external knowledge and intuition in problem solving (it also) encourages hemispheric synchronization, and reduces mind chatter.

Dr. Elmer Green, prominent biofeedback pioneer, reports: increased learning ability, creativity, mental clarity, intelligence, and intuition... and positive changes in mental and emotional health. "With the creation of new neural pathways, more choices are available. Herein lies the theoretical explanation for the amazing personality changes researchers have reported in subjects using technology to change brainwave patterns.” Neuroscientist Dr Robert Capel: "There is a remarkable generalized effect when brainwave patterns are slowed into the alpha, theta and delta ranges. Slowing of brain wave patterns increases electrical fluctuations in the brain. This changes the neural structure and pushes the brain to reorganize itself at higher, more complex levels of functioning. This reorganization process corresponds to the 1977 Nobel prize winning work of scientist Ilya Prigogine.”  Science writer Michael Hutchison reports that scientists "have found that peak states are clearly linked to very specific patterns of brain activity. These include dramatic changes in brainwave activity, hemispheric symmetry, and rapid alterations in the levels of various neurochemicals. By using precise combinations of pulsating sound waves, they can actually produce those same 'peak state' brain patterns in ordinary people.”           Increased Creativity Michael Hutchinson, author of Megabrain Power, “research clearly indicates that theta waves increase creativity, super learning, integrative experiences, and memory.” Improved Mental Capability A study by Dr Siegfried Othmer, international leader in the field of neurofeedback and brainwave training, led him to conclude that brainwave training has exceptional effects on intelligence. On average, individuals experienced a 23% increase in IQ. Individuals that began brainwave training with IQ levels that were less than 100 have been shown to enjoy IQ gains of 33 points on average, in addition to significant improvements in reading comprehension, memory related tasks and logic handling abilities. A year later, a follow up with those involved in the study found major improvements in self concept, creativity and concentration. An M.D. associated with Dr. Siegfried Othmer used brainwave training to treat a boy with an IQ of 70 who was labeled as mildly retarded. A year later this boy was retested and the improvements were startling; he scored 60% higher with an IQ of 112. This specific case is consistent with a myriad of similar cases that have been documented with children with sub 90 IQ scores. Dr. Siegfried Othmer says that “brainwave training clearly facilitates the organization of mental functioning."         Dr. Jim Hardt, founder of Biocybernaut, conducted a major study of women 60-81 years of age. His subjects practiced restoring youthful brainwave patterns using neuro-feedback techniques for one week. There were remarkable reversals of many of the aspects of aging, and improvements in motivation, energy, and happiness. Many of the subjects went back to college, getting degrees, even advanced degrees. Others entered into new relationships, and some even started new businesses.

 

Research The National Institute of Health reports that regular meditation can reduce chronic pain, anxiety, high blood pressure, cholesterol, health care use, substance abuse, post traumatic stress response, and blood levels of stress hormones. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center researchers say meditation improves stress response, “similar to the physiological impact of exercise conditioning.” Researchers at the University Of Maryland School Of Medicine report that meditation relieved stress, reduced rheumatoid arthritis symptoms, reduced cardiovascular risk factors, decreased psychological distress, improved sleep patterns. The Mayo Clinic Health Letter says that meditation reduces high blood pressure, anxiety substance abuse, post-traumatic stress syndrome, and visits to health care providers Studies at the University Of Toronto, Oxford University, and Cambridge University found that 66% of those recovering from depression who meditated remained stable (no relapse) over a year. Dr. Herbert Benson of Harvard Medical School found that meditation releases tension, and creates the will power and consciousness to be in control of one’s life and alleviates depression, loneliness, hopelessness and despair. Dr.Adrian White, University of Exeter reported that meditators showed increased electrical activity in the frontal part of the brain associated with lower anxiety and a more positive emotional state. “There is increasing evidence that meditation is a useful and for some people a powerful therapy.” Ninety cancer patients who meditated for 7 weeks had  31% lower stress symptoms and 67% less mood disturbance than those who did not meditate. One controlled study with a group of healthy workers found more brain activity in an area linked to positive emotional states in those who meditated.     Further Readings Bermer, F. "Cerebral and cerebellar potentials." Physiological Review, 38, 357-388. Chatrian, G., Petersen, M., Lazarte, J. 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