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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is Oxygen therapy? Oxygen therapy is a health and wellbeing treatment approach which uses oxygen in different concentrations and modes of delivery. Oxygen therapies help the body adapt in a way that improves its functioning be that for health, performance or recovery. There are a number of different approaches that fall into this category and many thousands of studies in the scientific literature stating the effects and health benefits of this therapeutic approach. Oxygen is one of the essential elements the body needs in order to sustain life, health and bodily regeneration after injury ..read more

The journey to brain and nervous system optimisation with NeurOptimal Neurofeedback will be different for everyone. Each person’s brain, body set-up and psychology are uniquely different and alll these factors interplay with brain training. It is completely understandable that when we suffer, we want things to get incrementally better in a straight, predictable or manageable line. Unfortunately that isn’t always the way with the brain. As we heal and become optimised, our growth isn’t linear and not fully under our conscious control. The journey with NeurOptimal Neurofeedback is exactly the s ..read more