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Body Mind Brain is a biohacking clinic in Brighton and Hove, Sussex, UK. They offer NeurOptimal Neurofeedback therapy, which is an advanced, non-invasive neurotechnology that trains the brain to function at its best.
The BodyMindBrain blog is a website that provides information on a variety of biohacking topics, including neurofeedback therapy, oxygen therapy, and mitochondria.
BodyMindBrain Blog
7M ago
Neurofeedback can seem like a complicated field to understand so here I will give you a basic introduction to the different types of Neurofeedback.
Two Types of Neurofeedback
I like to describe these as the two lineages that exists within the neurofeedback world and they represent two philosophies. One that allows the body and brain to self optimise according to its natural design and as a whole system and the other that fixes specific symptoms.
Nature endowed us with the ability to adapt and balance (homeostasis/ allostasis) and the brain and nervous system perform this function for us const ..read more
BodyMindBrain Blog
9M ago
The role of Mitochondria in mental health is starting to be understood in new and profound ways that is set to transform the mental health field. Mitochondria are now implicated in most mental health diagnoses and are being understood to be at the heart of how the body and mind interact.
Mitochondria are heavy hitters in metabolism and our understanding of their role has moved well beyond purely the production of energy (ATP) towards being involved in many matabolic processes across the body. Some of their important functions include regulation of epigenetics (which genes get turned on or o ..read more
BodyMindBrain Blog
10M ago
Introduction to Nervous System Regulation
In our fast-paced modern world, the nervous system often bears the brunt of our stressors and methods for nervous system regulation (balance) are essential for wellbeing . From work deadlines to personal pressures, our bodies can easily become overwhelmed, leading to a mix of physical and emotional stress responses. But fear not, for there are many effective and practical ways to help your nervous system restore balance. In this blog post, we’ll explore some techniques backed by science to help you master the art of nervous system regulation. Before w ..read more
BodyMindBrain Blog
1y ago
Introduction:
Looking for help with your recovery from Long Covid? In this blog post, we’ll explore the reasons why you might consider Altitude Training or IHT/IHHT as a viable, research backed, support in your journey to wellness.
Long COVID, a lingering and challenging aftermath of the Covid 19 virus, has left many individuals grappling with persistent symptoms. In the quest for effective recovery strategies, one avenue that shows promise is Intermittent Hypoxic Therapy (IHT/IHHT), also known as Altitude Training. There has been growing interest in this approach to Long Covid Recovery ..read more
BodyMindBrain Blog
1y ago
What is Neurofeedback Therapy?
Neurofeedback therapy is an approach to improving brain function in some way, be that for helping a person’s mental health or for improving performance across many areas. In fact, mental health is brain performance too. Neurofeedback therapy is any approach that reads the activity of the brain and then passes information back to the brain via EEG to improve the way it functions. The feedback is usually delivered through an audio or visual stream.
Sometimes I hear people tell me that there is nothing wrong with their brain because they feel that targetting brain p ..read more
BodyMindBrain Blog
1y ago
The BOLT Score test (Blood Oxygen Level Test) is your key to unlocking valuable insight into your respiratory performance, your tolerance to CO2 as well a helpful indicator of the adaptability of your nervous system. Breathwork is everywhere at the moment and I have studied a number of approaches, but it wasn’t until I studied the Oxygen Advantage approach that I discovered the science behind breathing and how this affects our body and mind. This information is specific and helpful in a practical way that means you can take ownership of your own physiological and psychological performance thro ..read more
BodyMindBrain Blog
1y ago
When it comes to improving wellbeing and bodily performance, the BOLT score (Body Oxygen Level Test) stands out as a valuable metric. It offers insights into our respiratory health, carbon dioxide tolerance, nervous system resilience and oxygen delivery capacity. In this blog post, I explore its significance of the BOLT score, why it matters, and how you can improve it.
If you haven’t done so already then you can learn the simple steps to finding out your BOLT score and what the results mean here.
Why is your BOLT score Important?
The BOLT score is not just a number; it is a window into your b ..read more
BodyMindBrain Blog
1y ago
If you’ve read my general website page on NeurOptimal and you’re still thinking, ‘I don’t get it, how does NeurOptimal work?’ Let me explain a little more. I’m aware that NeurOptimal Neurofeedback presents a challenging paradigm shift for many who are looking to improve performance or emotional regulation. It is an interesting mix of brain science, mindfulness/Buddhist philosophy and cognitive science, so bear with me as I go a little deeper with it.
Brain and Central Nervous System
To Break down further how NeurOptimal works we need to understand a little more about perception and how our pas ..read more
BodyMindBrain Blog
1y ago
Do you need an alternative to Therapy?
As a psychotherapist trained in many modalities, I have come to see that, for many people, being able to balance emotions is a long term struggle. Even many years of talking therapy can still find people struggling with emotional balance. The insight and wisdom gained in therapy has not delivered the emotional equilibrium they hoped for. Struggles with excessive stress reactivity and dysregulation such as anxiety, anger, depression and dissociation continue. Many people come to my office because they are looking for a viable alternative to therapy ..read more
BodyMindBrain Blog
1y ago
From Psychology to Mitochondria
Every so often I read a paper that changes the way I think and I get very excited about this. I love learning about new ways to improve wellbeing and performance for the fast pace and challenges of life.
I didn’t anticipate diving into things at a cellular level, however, it turns out that understanding how our mitochondria perform has opened up my understanding of how we can support our body’s ability to adapt to stress and adversity and recover. It has also reconfirmed my pull towards Altitude Training and one of it’s main benefits; replenishing our mitochondr ..read more