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What is Neurogen Brain Balancing? Neurogen Brain Balancing helps the brain rebalance itself by optimizing it to function in a more balanced and healthy way. Using a state-of-the-art, patented technology called Neurogen High Performance Neurofeedback, it targets areas of the brain where imbalances are causing a variety of symptoms, from lack of focus and concentration to anxiety, depression, insomnia, and PTSD.
What is HPN? Neurogen High Performance Neurofeedback, or Neurogen HPN, uses a gentle form of brain stimulation in combination with electroencephalography (EEG), a clinical tool used to measure the electrical activity of neurons within the brain.
What should a new client expect during their first session? A client will be asked many questions to help Neurogen's Certified Practitioner to determine the client's probable reactivity to the protocols used during a treatment. Every person is different; different DNA, different brain and different central nervous system, so there is no one formula that works for everyone. A typical session begins with the placement of five electrode sensors on the head and neck to measure the electrical activity in the brain using an electroencephalograph (EEG) unit. The EEG unit transmits the signal to the computer, which then responds by sending low- intensity pulses back through the EEG unit to the brain, interrupting irregular patterns, and stimulating new healthy ones - the result is the minimization of unhealthy brain waves and the symptoms associated with them. While improved brain wave patterns can be tracked and documented via EEG, the operation of the system is not dependent upon EEG mapping of any kind.
What can I expect after a session? Commonly reported responses include mental clarity, clearer vision, more restful sleep, increase in motivation, improved focus, decreased anxiety and depression, increased ability to read, absence of irritability, impatience and anger. Occasionally, individuals may experience a feeling of being tired, lightheaded or maybe feel a slight headache or temporary exacerbation of a symptom, which typically resolves within a few minutes, or a few hours.
How will a person know NeuroGen is working for them? A person may feel significant, or even dramatic change after only one session. On the other hand, the changes a person feels may be subtle. Often family members, friends or co-workers notice a difference right away. The success rate for improvement for those who have used the process (over 100,000), however, is notably impressive.
How does it work? The brain is a complex, sophisticated, bioelectrical system composed of billions of neurons that control all aspects of the human experience. Every thought, sensation, movement, and emotion are brought about by the electrical firing of neurons in the brain. A single neuron firing is imperceptible with EEG, but when billions of them synchronously fire together, waves of bioelectric energy can be detected in the form of brain waves. For decades, researchers have studied brain waves and what they discovered is that they are balanced and predictable, and that a balanced brain produces the appropriate brain waves at the appropriate times. Brain imbalances occur when the brain is injured or stressed, causing a wide range of symptoms, including depression, chronic pain, ADHD, anxiety, PTSD, lack of focus, and many more. The effectiveness of Neurogen HPN stems from its ability to interrupt unhealthy brain wave patterns and stimulate new, healthy ones. Like rebooting a computer, it stimulates the brain to reset itself and develop new, healthy patterns.
How many sessions will I need? The number of sessions will vary from person to person. While it may take only a few sessions to recognize any benefits, it will typically take many sessions for the effects to last. Initial improvements are often temporary, but due to the cumulative nature of the sessions, the improvements last longer with each session. The good news is that results typically endure and improve over time.
Are there any side effects? Possible side effects include, but are not necessarily limited to, feeling tired, lightheaded, headaches, or temporary exacerbation of a symptom. Occasionally, individuals may have periods of increased anxiety, increased irritability, or a lack of energy - these are typically short-lived while the brain adapts. If you experience any of these effects, please tell your Neurogen Practitioner. Staying hydrated and resting may help alleviate these symptoms.
Will I get Shocked? No. The amount of energy that is used in HPN is small and very safe. The EEG Amplifier puts out a very small signal that is equivalent to about 1/100th the strength of an AA battery. The signal far below anything a person can feel or detect.
Are Neurogen Practitioners doctors? Neurogen Practitioners are not licensed physicians. Neurogen HPN sessions are not licensed by the state.
Confidentiality All information disclosed within sessions and the written records pertaining to those sessions are confidential and may not be revealed to anyone without your written permission, except where disclosure Is required by law.