Neurofeedback on the Brain

More on Migraines and Neurofeedback on ABC News

Dr. Karen — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 18:08:38 -0500

Well, I'm impressed. Dr. Sarvenaz Zand, a physician wrote an article for ABC News about "Treating Migraines Without Painkillers" -- and there are biofeedback and neurofeedback -- front and centre! How well does it work? According to Dr. Barry Schwartz, director of the Headache Center in New Orleans, about 85 percent to 90 percent of patients with chronic headaches respond positively to biofeedback. "Biofeedback also serves as an excellent bridge in assisting patients wean off medications," he said. Of course, I do have a few thoughts about his presentation of neurofeedback...

Neurofeedback and Migraines: An ABC report

Dr. Karen — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 17:32:03 -0500

I happened to come across this ABC 7 News Medical report on using neurofeedback for migraines and thought I would do a quick post just to share.

See...it's not just me that thinks it's an amazing option ;-)

Menopause: It's in Your Head

Dr. Karen — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 15:32:49 -0500

Not all in your head of course. But it's there.... Surging hormones...dysregulation (or at least a "re-setting" of the system)... And if you've experienced menopause and its hot flashes, you know you feel like your brain isn't functioning on all cyclinders. (Many women say the same thing about being pregnant, but that's a little different story than this one.) I find menopause fascinating from a neurofeedback perspective. Let me share with you an "inside" view of the brain during hot flashes and you'll see what I mean about menopause being firmly in your head!

Why are There So Many Migraine Headache Triggers?

Dr. Karen — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 18:51:05 -0500

I've had a number of clients with migraines who are trying to understand why there are so many different triggers for migraine headaches and how neurofeedback can help even if they don't stop avoiding those triggers. This is one of the ways I explain the experience of getting migraines.

Use Medication Alternatives for Headache

Dr. Karen — Mon, 24 Jul 2006 10:16:56 -0400

I saw an article today that emphasized for me why we should always try to look at alternatives to medication for chronic problems such as headaches.

Do You Need to Tolerate Migraines?

Dr. Karen — Thu, 06 Oct 2005 14:50:35 -0400

Sydney got migraines. Serious migraines. Every day. Sometimes she would get a migraine shortly after getting up and it would last until she went to bed that night.You may know what that's like. ... Sydney worked with me using a neurofeedback technique called passive infrared hemoencephalography or pirHEG, for short.