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Biofeedback
What is Biofeedback?
Biofeedback is simply the art of bringing some body function into consciousness so that the conscious mind can be focused on "fixing" or "correcting" something.
There are three basic types of biofeedback that are used today:-
EEG Biofeedback - also known as Neurofeedback. This is the most important of all as it has been used successfully on virtually all mental problems from the ADD-Autism continuum to the serious depression, schizophrenia, and even epilepsy. Basically, all EEG biofeedback is designed to change one or more brain waves in amplitude. 40 years ago it was found that by raising the brain wave centered around 13 Hz (now named the SMR brain wave), most mental problems were either solved completely, or the symptoms were often improved over time.
A secondary use that became very popular in the later decades of the last century was that of increasing the Alpha brain wave (8-12 Hz). This increase leads to a better way to reach a meditation state, and a hypnotizable state of relaxation and concentration.
NASA research found that by LOWERING the Theta brain wave in Astronauts and jet pilots that this.... (full text)
(My thanks to Phil Bate Ph.D. for this introduction (ed.))
Biofeedback is one of Natural Remedies from Shared Care's touching therapies together with Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Craniosacral Therapy, Healing Touch, Massage, Osteopathy, Reflexology and Shiatsu.
For details about how we classify our natural remedies and the lists see the natural remedies home page .
| A Selection of Videos about Biofeedback and Neurofeedback |
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| What is Biofeedback and Neurofeedback? | How to Use Biofeedback for Stress |
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Home Remedies related to Biofeedback
Home remedies - anything from "homework", exercises, reading and so on. Natural Remedies from Shared Care offers:-
| Selfhelp Books for Biofeedback | Priced in GB pounds |
| Other Products for Biofeedback | Priced in GB pounds |
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What Does Biofeedback Help?
Biofeedback helps these problems:-
| Addictions |
| ADHD |
| Anger |
| Anxiety and Panic Attacks |
| Autism |
| Bed Wetting |
| CFS |
| Depression |
| Fibromyalgia |
| Headache |
| High Blood Pressure |
| IBS |
| Incontinence |
| Insomnia |
| Learning Difficulties |
| Migraine |
| Phobias |
| Stroke |
Where to Find Biofeedback Therapists
Therapists for Biofeedback in these countries:-
| Australia | Canada | Great Britain |
| India | Ireland | New Zealand |
| South Africa | The United States of America | |
| Other Countries |
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Biofeedback Therapist Organisations
Please note that the qualifications and requirements for a therapist to be registered may vary markedly from organisation to organisation.
The home country of the organisation is listed. Although their therapist lists are likely to be limited to their own countries most will provide more information, advice, contacts and help wherever you live:-
| Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback (AAPB) | United States of America | National |
| Biofeedback Certification Institute of America | United States of America | National |
| Biofeedback Society of Illinois | United States of America | Illinois |
| The Biofeedback Society of California | United States of America | California |
Biofeedback Schools
Various schools and colleges will train people to be practitioners of Biofeedback. Although their courses may be limited to their own countries some may provide international distance learning. Please check them out carefully to ensure they meet your requirements
Please email editor(at)shared-care.com with the name and URL of your suggestions for additional organisations.
How to Help your Therapist
You will have certain questions that you want to ask your therapist about the natural cure and your therapist will have standard questions to ask you about yourself.
The "How to Help Your Therapist" page for Biofeedback
Where do Shared Care's Therapists Practice?
The Therapists for ALL Therapies/Teachings Listed for Each Country
The lists of therapists' organisations by country are also on these pages
| Australia | Canada | Great Britain |
| India | Ireland | New Zealand |
| South Africa | United States of America | |
| Other Countries |
Find the list of therapists listed by therapy from the appropriate therapy page. For example, osteopaths from osteopathy and so on.
The Practices Listed for Each Country
| Australia | Canada | Great Britain |
| India | Ireland | New Zealand |
| South Africa | United States of America | |
| Other Countries |
General Interest Health Videos
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