Light and Sound (L/S) machines use flashing lights on closed eyelids and pulsing sounds in the ears to change brain frequencies so that we can enter altered states of consciousness for a variety of reasons. This is known as Audio Visual Entrainment (AVE)

Benefits of AVE include:

• deep relaxation
• strengthened immune system
• accelerated learning
• peak mental performance
• enhanced creativity & problem solving
• expanded perception
• whole brain function
• improved confidence and motivation.

Deep meditative states can be attained. AVE can effectively treat:

• ADD/ADHD
• STRESS
• DEPRESSION
• FIBROMYALGIA
• INSOMNIA
• CHRONIC PAIN
• ANXIETY
• ADDICTIONS
• LEARNING DISORDERS
• CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME (OR ME)

7 – 8 minutes of AVE can achieve brain states that Tibetan monks and Transcendental meditators take 10 – 15 years to achieve!!

When the Neurosurgeons examine patients, they use an Electroencephalograph or EEG machine.
The frequencies are measured in Hz or cycles per second and 4 broad bands are usually referred to:
Beta (14 – 40 Hz)
Alpha (8 – 13 Hz)
Theta (4 – 7 Hz)
Delta (4 Hz downwards)

This ranges from wide-awake in Beta to fast asleep in Delta. Lets examine these 4 brain states in detail:

BETA BRAIN STATES
Beta is the awake, aware concentrating state that we are in most of the day. In our normal “unstressed” state our brains would be between 16 – 18 Hz. When the stress kicks in, this goes way up to 30 or 40 cycles per second. When we get stressed we don’t think clearly, we don’t perform at our peak, stress creates “dis-ease”– we get sick. Doctors are in agreement that up to 80% of all illness is stress or psychosomatically induced, so it is very important to get stress out of our lives. Children (and adults) suffering from ADD or ADHD have a shortage of Beta brainwave activity. This means the brain does not click up into concentrating state.

According to the experts, the most probably cause of ADD is an abundance of Theta activity and a shortage of Beta . Sessions help train the brain to get up into concentrating state via a session called cognitive development. Research has shown the ability to get some children off drugs such as Ritalin in 2 – 3 months.

ALPHA BRAIN STATE
Alpha is the desired state of meditators and is relatively easy to achieve. With 6 to 12 months of meditation training, one should be able to develop fairly balanced hemispheres in Alpha. When we enter Alpha states with balanced hemispheres, the brain produces neurochemical like Endorphins (the body’s natural stimulant and also a pain reliever) and Serotonin (a natural anti-depressant). SO we can treat stress and depression very effectively, without the use of chemical drugs.

Typically males are left dominant (logical, rational, thinkers) and typically females are right brain dominant (emotional, creative, intuitive thinkers). When we balance the two hemispheres, we use both sides of the brain, and we improve our mental acuity tremendously. Long and short term memory is enhanced in Alpha (See extract from MegaBrain overleaf) In Alpha we accelerate recovery from injury, surgery, illness, physical exertion and jet lag.

A half hour session in Alpha leaves one feeling totally relaxed, stress has hit the road. This is because of the Endorphins and the Serotonin flowing around the bloodstream. Energy levels are increased and one sleeps like a baby for a couple of nights. Pain is also relieved (for a few days in some cases).

THETA BRAIN STATE
Theta is a very elusive state, the state that is associated with hypnologic imagery. That dreamy state that one experiences in the morning when one wakes up- when you definitely don’t want to get out of bed – that would be the theta state. It takes 10 – 15 years of meditation training to induce properly.

Research shows that in that, the brain causes the Adrenal glands, which sit on the kidneys, to suppress Immune factor in human beings. And it enhances the production of the DHEA hormone. DHEA strengthens the immune system and is associated with longevity. It can actually make us livelonger. Many people say, “who wants to live longer?” well maybe you don’t but at least enhance the quality of your life while you are alive. We know that amongst the most long lived people on the planet are Tibetan monks and transcendental meditators, people who spend time in these altered brain states where the brain makes these neurochemicals.

Being in Theta enhances creativity and problem solving skills. We are able to access and resolve repressed memories that may be holding us back or causing emotional turmoil. Theta is where Psychologists take patients when they do regressions. Many long-term emotional and health gains come from being in Theta on a regular basis.

DELTA BRAIN STATE
Delta is the sleep state. The good news is that in deep Delta, the brain produces HGH Human Growth Hormone. This is the hormone that builds bone, muscle, tissue, hair etc the stuff that keeps us young.A special deep Delta session has been developed for Fibromyalgia sufferers, and other chronic pain illness. In Deep Delta the brain absolutely floods the body with Endorphins, the body’s natural painkiller. We can go pain free for up to 3 days in some cases. Delta sessions also put insomniacs to sleep.

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