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Biofeedback and Learning Disabilities: Questions to Ask
Parents searching for biofeedback and learning disabilities often want help with a specific challenge, such as reading fluency, writing or math. Start by identifying the skill the child needs help with and what the school or a qualified evaluator has found. Separate the learning goal from the training exercise Some programs use feedback to practice […]
Neurofeedback for ADHD: What the Evidence Shows
Families considering neurofeedback for ADHD often want a clear answer about whether it improves attention or reduces hyperactivity. Research findings are mixed and depend in part on who rated the symptoms and how the study was designed. What the training involves EEG neurofeedback uses scalp sensors and visual or audio signals during exercises. A program […]
Biofeedback for Epilepsy: What to Ask Your Neurologist
If you’re researching biofeedback for epilepsy, you may come across early studies of EEG neurofeedback. Bring the specific method and claims to your neurologist. Their advice can account for your seizure type, treatment and safety plan. What researchers have explored EEG neurofeedback uses sensors to measure electrical activity at the scalp and offers feedback during […]
How Biofeedback Therapy Works
To understand how biofeedback works, picture a monitor showing changes in muscle tension as you practice relaxing a tight shoulder. The reading helps you notice what changed while you were trying a specific exercise. Start with a baseline The practitioner picks a signal based on your goal and records it before you start. For a […]
A Short History of Biofeedback Therapy
The history of biofeedback grew out of a simple question. Could people change a physical response if they could see it happening? Early researchers used instruments to turn a signal into feedback that a person could act on. From laboratory measurements to training Researchers explored how feedback about muscle activity, skin temperature and other signals […]
What Is Biofeedback Therapy?
Biofeedback therapy uses measurements such as breathing, muscle tension or heart rate to show how your body responds in real time. A practitioner can use those readings to guide an exercise and help you notice changes you might otherwise miss. What the sensors measure The equipment depends on the goal. A breathing sensor can show […]
Energy Conservation Tips You Can Use This Week
These energy conservation tips give you a place to start when the utility bill comes in and you want to do something about it. Walk through the house first, then pick changes you can repeat. Walk through your home Feel for drafts around doors and operable windows. Make a note of rooms that are too […]
Fireplace Energy Efficiency and Safety
Fireplace energy efficiency depends on the type of fireplace and how it is installed and operated. Before treating it as a way to heat your home, understand where the heat goes and how to use it safely. Understand where the heat goes An open wood fireplace can send heated indoor air up the chimney. How […]
Energy-Efficient Home Decorating Ideas
Energy-efficient home decorating begins with how a room feels throughout the day. Window coverings, furniture placement and a lamp where you need it can change how much you rely on overhead lights or how comfortable the room feels. Work with the sun Notice which windows get direct sun and at what time. Close shades against […]
Energy-Efficient Lighting: Make the Switch to LEDs
Energy-efficient lighting starts with the bulbs you use most. You can make a room easier to work or relax in while using less electricity for the same brightness. Start where the lights stay on longest List the fixtures you use most, such as the kitchen or a home office. Replace frequently used inefficient bulbs first. […]