Sleep is a huge part of health. Quality sleep is a must for optimal health. Insomnia is lack of sleep. To have insomnia is to feel that you are walking around in a daze, not fully awake at times. The CDC reported that one third of our population gets less than 7 hours of sleep per night. The US Department of Transportation found drowsiness/nodding off causes over 1500 deaths and 40,000 injuries per year.
Many people take medication in an attempt to get quality rest. Many are not aware that insomnia is often a symptom of a larger problem that involves the over-firing of the brain or imbalances in body chemistry. In our office, we use brain maps to determine if a person’s brain is over-firing and neurofeedback to rehab the brain. If the underlying cause of imbalanced brain waves is not properly dealt with these people often also end up dealing with symptoms like anxiety, chronic pain, tinnitus, poor memory and focus/attention difficulties.
Metabolic challenges are discovered using comprehensive blood testing and sophisticated questionnaires. It's well known that several metabolic imbalances such as, adrenal fatigue, neurotransmitters deficiencies and mineral imbalances can lead to insomnia. We can help you uncover your chemical imbalances.
Heart Rate Variability (HRV) biofeedback has also been found to be very helpful to insomniacs. In our office we use emWave® Technology. "emWave technology is an innovative approach to improving wellness and facilitating personal growth based on learning to change your heart rhythm pattern to create coherence; a scientifically measurable state characterized by increased order and harmony in our psychological and physiological processes." [1] Improved sleep is just one of the benefits of HRV biofeedback.
We have used neurofeedback for many years in cases in which people are dealing with insomnia. Neurofeedback is the non-invasive, non-drug, computerized balancing of brain waves that occurs while a patient watches a movie. Brain waves are the measurement of the electrical output of the human brain. Certain highs and lows in the brain are associated with neurobehavioral issues, including insomnia. It is very important for people to realize that there is a non-drug option in dealing with insomnia.
There are studies backing up the success we have had in our office helping people with sleeping problems. The Cartoos research group found total sleep time increased with neurofeedback training. The Hammer research group found neurofeedback improved sleep and daytime functioning. The Hoedlmoser research group found found NF leads to an increase in sleeping spindles during sleep, which is an important measure of improved sleep.
We are not anti-medication, but we understand the need to correct the cause instead of covering up the symptoms. Medications can also cause unwanted side effects. Possible side effects include: anxiety, decrease in sexual drive, difficulty with coordination, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, headache, indigestion, nausea, nervousness, unpleasant taste, aggressive behavior, seizures and suicidal thoughts.
The bottom line is that insomnia frequently comes from an over-firing brain. We can help calm the brain with neurofeedback. The effects are thought to be permanent. Most of patients never have to see us again after we rehab their brain. Brain maps find the cause. Neurofeedback corrects the problem.
If we can answer any questions or help you in any way, feel free to contact our office at 586-731-8840, check out our Facebook page (Clear Mind Institute of Southeastern Michigan), our website (ClearmindSEMichigan.com) or our Twitter (@WellnessChiroMI). A brain map is the first step. We help people from all over the state with our home-based programs.
Always remember one of my mantras., "The more you know about how your body works, the better you can take care of yourself."For more details about the natural approach I take with my patients, take a look at the book I wrote entitled: Reclaim Your Life; Your Guide To Revealing Your Body's Life-Changing Secrets For Renewed Health. It is available in my office or at Amazon and many other book outlets. If you found value in this article, please use the social sharing icons at the top of this post and please share with those you know who are still suffering with chronic health challenges, despite receiving medical management. Help me reach more people so they may regain their zest for living! Thank you!
ALL THE BEST – DR. KARL R.O.S. JOHNSON, DC – DIGGING DEEPER TO FIND SOLUTIONS
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1. https://www.heartmath.com/science-behind-emwave
