Brainwave Entrainment - Does it really work?

Brainwave Entrainment - Does it really work?

Does brainwave entrainment really work? Or is it just another gimmick? I'm sure that this question has crossed your mind more than once if you have read anything on the benefits of brainwave entrainment - especially if it was a sales page for a brainwave entrainment product.

After all how can one thing offer so many benefits?

I decided that despite all the scientific studies done to prove the effectiveness of brainwave entrainment the only way I could make up my mind was to try it out for myself.....in other words to use myself as a guinea-pig. I am in good-health with no illnesses so I wanted to use brainwave entrainment to increase my mental focus and clarity, reduce stress and help me to sleep better.

I began to listen to a brainwave entrainment recording each morning on awakening for a period of one week. I made note of my energy levels, the amount of work I accomplished each day, my mood and how well I slept each day.

After one week I stopped the brainwave entrainment sessions completely. Again I made note of my energy levels, mood etc.

And the results astounded me. I had accomplished 300% more in the week that I had listened to the recordings as compared to the week in which I hadn't listened. My energy levels were way higher as well. In addition I was happier and less stressed. And as an added bonus I was falling asleep more quickly and not waking up several times at night like I used to.

So, scientific research aside, brainwave entrainment works for me.

Brainwave Entrainment is to your brain what exercise is to your body.

Brainwave Entrainment is to your brain what exercise is to your body.

Just as exercise strengthens your body and keeps it functioning at it's peak, brainwave entrainment keeps your mind fit and operating at it's peak. Think of it as an aerobic workout for your mind.

The more you use a muscle the more it grows and develops and the stronger it becomes. The less you use it the more it atrophies and wastes away. Can you afford to let your mental muscle -your brain- waste away?

I think not. Just 20 minutes a day will keep you mentally fit and raring to go.

The 4 Brainwave Patterns - What do they do and why are they important.

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT BRAINWAVE PATTERNS?

There are four basic brainwave patterns:

BETA BRAINWAVES - 14Hz to 20Hz.

Beta waves are associated with normal waking consciousness. This is the state in which we spend most of our day, when awake, that is.They are present when you are focused on activities in the outside world. Many people lack sufficient beta activity, which can cause mental and activity which can cause mental and emotional disorders such as depression, ADD & Insomnia.

Stimulating Beta levels can improve emotional stability (no more mood swings), attentiveness, concentration and even increase IQ.

ALPHA BRAINWAVES - 8Hz to 13Hz.

Alpha waves are compared to a light meditation - A focused but relaxed state of mind. They are prevalent when you daydream. They will become stronger when your eyes are closed. Intense levels of concentration are easy to achieve in this state.

The Alpha brainwave state is also known as The Super Learning State. In this state the mind takes in information faster and retains it for longer than in any other state.

THETA BRAINWAVES - 4Hz to 7Hz.

Theta waves occur during heightened states of creativity and are also produced during the dreaming stage of sleep or during deep meditative states.

Theta is also a state of tremendous stress relief. In this slower brainwave pattern the body releases endorphins which help the body to relax and melt away stress.

This is one of the most important patterns for self-development. It is in this stage that the critical and often self-sabotaging filters of the conscious mind are bypassed and new beliefs and thinking patterns can be established.

3o minutes a day of listening to Theta can reduce your sleep time by up to 4 hours! Yep, you can sleep 4 hours less each night by listening to theta sounds for 3 minutes each day....amazing, isn't it?

DELTA BRAINWAVES - .5Hz to 3Hz.

The slowest of all brainwave patterns Delta waves are found in a deep dreamless sleep state or unconsciousness. Delta brainwaves are common in very deep states of meditation. This state of mind is one in which both hemispheres of the brain work together in harmony. This high performance 'whole brain thinking' is associated with genius.

Why are brainwave patterns important?

Why are brainwave patterns important?

In the last blog post I explained what brainwaves are. In this post I want to explain the importance of brainwave patterns to you.

Your brainwave pattern is directly related to your present state of mind. So a person who is calm and relaxed will have a very different brainwave pattern compared to one who is agitated and anxious. Likewise a person that is sound asleep will have a different brainwave pattern from one who is wide awake and involved in a complex mental task - like say studying for a exam.

The most amazing part though, is that scientists have discovered that you can alter your state of mind by altering your brainwave pattern. This isn't nearly as complex as it sounds and I'll explain more in a future blog post so stay tuned........to the brainwave-entrainment blog.

What exactly are brainwaves?

Brainwaves explained.

In order to fully understand brainwave entrainment you need to understand how the brain works and in this as well as the next few blog posts I will be explaining that in a simple and easy to understand way.

Every single moment, from the moment you were born until the day you die yor brain is pulsing with electrical activity.

This electrical activity is measured in Hz and is called brainwaves.

So basically brainwaves are the different levels of electrical activity that take place in the brain.

Review of Neuromixer Brainwave Entrainment Software.

Neuromixer Brainwave Entrainment Software

The best part about this piece of brainwave entrainment software is that it's free. You can get a copy by clicking here

This application runs on your computer and is designed as a meditation aid. You can run a brainwave entrainment session anywhere from 1 minute -1 hour. You can also adjust the volume of each session. There are 3 basic sounds to choose from. Its very easy to use, but somewhat limited compared to other programs on the market.

But if you want to try out brainwave entrainment to see if it's for you then this application is perfect. And if you meditate regularly, then it's a must.

Be warned though you need Windows XP or Mac OSX to run this application properly.

Brainwave entrainment

Is Brainwave Entrainment safe for kids?

Can you use brainwave entrainment safely with children?

Brainwave entrainment has become a popular self-development and alternative health tool. But can it be used safely with kids?

Yes, brainwave entrainment can be used with kids. However it is advisable for you to have the child examined by a doctor for any illness that may cause seizures.

Brainwave entrainment.

Review of The Neuropogrammer2

Neuroprogrammer2 Brainwave Entrainment Software

This is a fully-fledged brainwave entrainment software program that lets you create recordings to suit your unique needs. It combines NLP, self-hypnosis and brainwave entrainment technology into one powerful and easy to use interface.

There is even a 30 day free trial that you can download that will give you a feel for ho the software works. Personally I love the versaltility of the program....you can listen with headphones but there are also options to listen without headphones.

You can also add a number of pre-written scripts to the brainwave entrainment sessions ...all you do is click the category you want,for example weight-loss or building your self-esteem or stop smoking. Alternately you could add your own scripts for a completely unique and tailor-made brainwave entrainment session.

If you are looking for a brainwave entrainment program that covers all uses such as

• health issues -insomnia, depression, reducing blood pressure and more..
• mind enhancing - study skills, enhancing creativity, increasing IQ and more.
• Life enhancing - stress reduction .......

The only minus is that the sounds produced are OK to listen to but I wouldn't really consider them very pleasant. They are not masked by nature sounds or pleasant music. Once you get used to it - after a few days - this is no longer an issue.

You can even save your brainwave entrainment session as an mp3 audio that you can listen to on your ipod or mp3 player....you are not limited or tied down to your computer.

Brainwave entrainment at it's best.

Brainwave Products Reviewed.

Recently there seems to be a rash of brainwave entrainment products to hit the market, promising everything from easy weight-loss to instant wealth. But do these products really work and which is the right one for you?

In this blog I will be reviewing the latest brainwave entrainment products to hit he market as well as some old firm favorites that have been around long before brainwave entrainment became popular.

So stay tuned for the latest in brainwave entrainment news

What is brainwave entrainment?

Braiwave Entrainment explained.

Many people have asked me what brainwave entainment is and in this blog post I will try to explain this concept as easily as possible.

Your brain cells are called neurons and when they communicate with each other they create an electrical field that can be measured in brainwaves.

There are different levels of brainwaves, dependic on what we are doing and the state we are in at present: beta, alpha, theta (I will explain a bit more about these brainwave patterns in a later blogpost)

Now brainwave entrainment refers to a process by which the brainwave pattern is altered using a special audio technology. The brain has a tendency to try and match any external stimuluses frequency.

This means that if a recording is played with a delta wave pattern and the brainwave pattern of the person listening is beta, then the brainwave pattern will slow down to become a theta brainwave pattern.

Theoratically this means you can alter your mood , mindset and brain fuctioning with brainwave entrainment. Later on we will examine whether altering th brainwave pattern of a person produces any outward visible change at all.

Brainwave Entrainment information at your fingertips.

This blog is going to be your one-stop information source on anything related to brainwave entrainment technology.....whether it works, how it works, what areas of your life can be improved, the latest brainwave entrainment product reviews and more.....so stay tuned.