Brain/Mind Fitness

The amazing, wonderful Brain. It only weighs about 3 lbs., about 2% of average body weight but you could say that it is our most precious resource. The human Brain is the most complex and powerful information processing system on our planet, as far as is known. The Brain controls all the bodily systems, including respiration, circulation, endocrine function, digestion, sensory perception, motor functions, elimination and homeostasis itself. The Brain does it's very best, every day, 24/7, to keep us alive. It determines how we respond to life through the stimulus-response mechanism. It is the seat of our emotions and feelings. The way that life feels to us is generated by the Brain. It is where our consciousness/ awareness resides. From this limited perspective on the role of the Brain, you could say that it is our most important resource, but there is much more.

The relationship between the Brain and the Mind is not entirely understood by science. It does seem that we have a higher mind which is not generated by the Brain, but for our purposes we can accept that the functional mind that we use in everyday living is generated by the Brain. The amazing Brain with it's 100 billion plus Neurons and trillions of neuronal connections and millions of stored memories and learnings, generates the Mind. The wonderful Mind with which we perceive, learn, remember, think, make decisions, process information, problem solve and create is generated by the Brain. The Brain which runs the body and generates the Mind, the Mind with which we experience life , could be said to be our most precious resource.

Because of the intimate connection between the Brain and the Mind, we tend to be unconscious about it's importance in our lives. The Brain is a flesh and blood organ with very specific needs. Though relatively small, it has very intense needs for water, oxygen, special nutrition, special fats, exercise and rest. It uses about 20% of the body's energy and up to 50% of the blood glucose.

The field of Brain/Mind fitness is a new and evolving field. Because of advances in Brain Imaging technologies, computer hardware and software and Brain related knowledge, we know much more about the Brain today that was even imagined a decade ago. We know that the Brain is a very complex, energy intense organ that is constantly changing itself to better adapt to life circumstances. That it is constantly creating new neurons to replace those that become damaged or die. That it creates new connections between neurons and new neural networks as it has new learnings and new experiences. It is constantly rewiring itself. We know that it is very sensitive to , stress, environmental toxins, bad fats, bad food, lack of exercise, boredom and psychoactive substances such as caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, recreational drugs and many prescription drugs.

It is clear that higher levels of Brain/Mind Fitness can have profound impact on many aspects of our lives. With the technology and knowledge that we have today, we can help anyone move toward higher levels of Brain/Mind Fitness with consequent improvements in quality of life, health and mental function.

We offer a comprehensive Brain/Mind Fitness Program. The Program includes:

1. A Brain/Mind function assessment which measures a number of Mental functions such as memory, information processing, response time, brain speed and other Brain/Mind metrics. This assessment can pick up mental deficits such as Mild Cognitive Impairment, Early Stage Dementia and Early Stage Alzheimers.
2. A Neurofeedback Assessment which is a map of Brain energy patterns measured in terms of Brain waves.This is a definitive measure of Brain energy and is the guide to using Neurofeedback Training to enhance Brain/Mind Fitness
3. A Neurotransmitter Assessment which measures Neurotransmitter levels, including indications of to much or to little of specific Neurotransmitters. A report is generated which includes suggested changes in diet, exercise, supplements and activities that will best support Neurotransmitter balance.
4. Lifestyle Assessment which looks at how current lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, stress levels. water, relationships, work, spiritual connection are affecting Brain/Mind Fitness.
5. A series of Neurofeedback( Brain Training) sessions which help the Brain rewire itself to optimum performance levels. The Brain Training has profound effects on the Brain's ability to manage stress and perform at higher levels.
6. A personalized program is created involving lifestyle changes, Neurofeedback Training, and coaching which over time, will help one move to higher levels of Brain/Mind Fitness and Life Performance.

Brainwave Optimization with RTB(real time balancing) does not treat, cure, heal or diagnose any mental health condition or symptom ,disease or illness of any type. Brainwave Optimization balances and harmonizes brain waves.