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Benefits of Using Audio/Visual Stimulation

Whether it be through the use of a Light and Sound Machine or by other means, the following is a collection of beneficial claims I found in various media:

  • Alpha stimulation can help with addiction symptom reduction. Research has found that alcoholics and children of alcoholics tend to have decreased alpha energy in their brains (Peniston and Kulkowski). It was also found that consuming alcohol tends to raise the amount of alpha energy in the brain, which creates a positive anchor between the two. Without replacing the alpha energy, the desire to drink remains stronger. Through the use of S & L, the alpha state is induced and therefore can reduce the urge to drink or drug.

  •  Helps optimize cognitive functioning. "Brain-wave training has been found to yield excellent results in the facilitation of human memory, attention span, and relaxation (Hutchinson, 1994)."

  •  Helps one to relax, calms stress

  •  Can open a window to the unconscious.

  •  Release endorphins – help with pain management and depression

  •  Provides an optimal state for creativity and inspired thoughts.

  •  Increase the ability to enter into a meditative or transcendental state.

  •  Can induce a hypnotic state (Theta 4-11 Hz).

  •  Useful as a study aid. (Alpha) increases your ability to learn and retain information (Theta).

  •  Sound and Light machines are affordable, especially when compared to EEG biofeedback equipment which can cost between $4,000 and $20,000 U.S.

  •  Some people have found that with a ½ hour a day, in theta can replace up to 4 hours of sleep. "This may relate to the resetting of the sodium/potassium levels in the brain cells when in the theta state".

  •  In one study, thirty patients had sessions in Theta (5 Hz) and experienced relaxation states of 80 – 100% after five minutes as well as improved pain relief. Eight patients had blood tests before and after the sessions and showed improved beta-endorphin levels of 10-50%.

  •  A light and sound machine can induce a hypnotic state within 10 – 15 minutes, using a Theta program. Theta also makes people very open to therapeutic suggestion.

  •  The more these machines are used, the easier it becomes to produce and maintain Alpha/Theta rhythms. As these states of higher awareness become infused into normal brain activity, the result can lead to what some call a fifth state of consciousness, or an awakened mind. In this state of illumination and bliss one sees the world distinctly as before but with a new mind that perceives the universe with new meaning. It is in this state that inspiration and creativity is invoked.

  •  Research is claiming that alpha-theta brain-wave training helps the brain to repair itself (Kennerly, Richard).

  •  Using specific frequency training can increase auditory memory and visual retention. Researchers have seen IQ gains of 23 percent and improvements in verbal expression, reading and arithmetic… (Kennerly, Richard).

  •  "… the long-term effects of regular use of the device on maintaining and improving cerebral performance throughout life and possibly delaying for decades the deterioration of the brain." (Cosgrove, pg.6). (Also backed by Hutchenson’s studies )

  •  Researchers found that there was across the board evidence for enhanced self-concept, and clinically-significant reductions in both anxiety and depression (Reasearcher, Jill Ammon-Wexler, Ph.D., of the Innerspace Biofeedback and Therapy Center in Los Gatos, Ca).

  •  "…people using MTs go into a deeper state of hypnosis than they do when hypnotized without MTs (Mind Technology). In addition, there’s evidence that MTs significantly increase hypnotizability – that is, people who ordinarily can’t be hypnotized can go into deep hypnosis when using MT."