More than 400,000 cases of traumatic brain injury (TBI) have been reported among veterans over the past 20 years. The most common causes include explosions from bombs or IEDs, vehicle accidents, and being struck with shrapnel or other objects. In many cases, veterans experience multiple TBIs during their service, which compounds the problem. Typical TBI symptoms include chronic headaches, insomnia, anxiety, emotional problems, memory loss, impaired concentration, and depression. While some veterans recover from TBI within a few months, many suffer long-term debilitating effects. Though neurofe ..read more

Using Neurofeedback to Control Adult ADHD Though often overwhelming and difficult to live with, adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can have some upsides. It can also bring periods of intense focus and concentration and help with problem solving and creative thinking. There is even evidence that ADHD can be a benefit for certain pursuits such as running a business.  But there are downsides, too, like when your racing brain makes you inattentive, irritable, or unable to stay on task. ADHD can also be unpredictable, making it difficult to channel your hyper focus when you ..read more

When we form habits, we are actually rewiring our brains. Some habits, like exercise or meditation, are healthy and constructive. Others, like smoking, are dangerous and destructive yet difficult to break. If you’ve tried to quit smoking many times without success, neurofeedback therapy could be the answer.  During neurofeedback therapy, we use qEEG brain mapping to take a snapshot of your brain and target the areas that are out of sync and stuck in addictive patterns. This non-invasive method provides valuable information about how your brain functions and can be used to get it back in r ..read more

Golf is an unforgiving game. It can take years to get good at it and a lifetime to master. A test of concentration and poise, it requires reservoirs of patience and the ability to bounce back after the inevitable poor shot. While practicing the fundamentals of your golf swing is essential for success, so is working on the part most difficult skill to acquire: the mind game. Golf legend Jack Nicklaus said, “The game of golf is 90% mental and 10% physical.” I think we can trust the Golden Bear on this one. So, are you spending as much time on your mental game as on your short game? If not, neur ..read more