Neurotherapy Center of Virginia Beach

03/09/2023

https://www.wavy.com/hr-show/current-mental-health-trends/

A local doctor discusses current mental health trends.

08/26/2021

ADHD NEWS & RESEARCH

Study: Neurofeedback and Methylphenidate May Improve ADHD Inattention Equally

In a small study of 40 children with ADHD, teachers and parents reported that patients undergoing neurofeedback treatment experienced a decrease in inattention similar to that of patients taking methylphenidate ADHD medication.

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By Madison Shaak, BS, BCN, QEEG-T, Caroline Spearman, Psy.D., BCN Updated on December 5, 2019

August 20, 2019

For decades, medication has been the gold standard in ADHD treatment. Study after study has examined the efficacy of various stimulant medications in increasing performance and reducing core ADHD symptoms like inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. However, not all children with ADHD respond well to stimulant medications, which can produce unwanted side effects. Some, for example, have vitamin and mineral deficiencies that can be worsened by the appetite suppressing effects of stimulants.1

Neurofeedback is an alternative treatment modality for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD or ADD) that uses real-time feedback on brain wave activity to achieve a more focused and attentive state. Positive client testimonials are abundant; however, scientific research is mixed on the efficacy of neurofeedback in reducing core ADHD symptoms, such as hyperactivity.

A recent study published in Pediatrics International compared the effectiveness of neurofeedback to medication treatment with methylphenidate. The study evaluated 40 children in grades 1 to 6 who were newly diagnosed with ADHD. The children were randomly assigned to either the neurofeedback or methylphenidate treatment.2

In the neurofeedback group, children completed two to four neurofeedback training sessions per week over 12 weeks. In the medication group, children were titrated onto methylphenidate, and then remained on the medication for 12 weeks. (Of note, 40% of the methylphenidate group reported poor appetite, weight loss, headache, and stomachache.)

The Vanderbilt ADHD rating scale was administered to parents and teachers both before and following treatment to measure ADHD symptoms. Parents of children in the neurofeedback group reported reduced inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity, while teachers reported a reduction in inattention only. In the medication group, teachers and parents reported a significant reduction in both inattentive and hyperactive symptoms.

Based on these findings, both neurofeedback and methylphenidate were effective in improving inattention and there was no statistically significant difference between the two treatments in managing this symptom. Medication tends to produce benefits faster, but treatment must be ongoing. Neurofeedback benefits accrue over time and tend to persist after treatment ends.

If medication isn’t the best option for a child, neurofeedback could be a viable alternative. By training the brain to function optimally, a child can naturally improve their ability to self-regulate.

To learn more about neurofeedback visit the links below:

https://www.isnr.org/recommended-reading

07/14/2021

Misophonia vs. Hyperacusis

Misophonia is a common disorder characterized by the experience of strong negative emotions of anger and anxiety in response to certain everyday sounds, such as those generated by other people eating, drinking, and breathing.

Hyperacusis is when everyday sounds seem much louder than they should.

You may want to look into Neurofeedback/ Neurotherapy for either of these conditions.

07/14/2021

Hope to be starting up our Hyperbaric Therapy Program soon as an adjunct to Neurotherapy. Assuming Covid19 continues to decline. Looking forward to having our clients benefit from this additional treatment.

Rochester, N.Y. - Back in the fall of 2015, doctors prescribed Sabrina Gauer to six weeks of radiation therapy after a large tumor was removed from her mouth.When they did the surgery, they removed half of the tongue. They reconstructed it with muscle from

04/29/2021

For more information contact our office at 757-640-1882.

04/14/2021

https://www.mysuncoast.com/2020/02/13/next-decade-healthcare-brain-mapping-autism/

While there’s no cure for autism, early diagnosis and certain types of therapies have been proven to help a child function in the real world which is why researchers are learning new non-invasive ways to fight autism at the source instead of just treating the symptoms. A local organization is usin...

01/31/2021

Here is from Friday's show.

Symptoms of head trauma can manifest in many ways, and many years after the initial injury.

11/16/2020

Help your performance with advanced Neurotherapy. Call 757-640-1882 for an initial consultation.

Lucas Giolito underwent 20 sessions of what he called “brain training” last offseason to try and get his sagging career back on the right path.

08/13/2020

Neuromodulation for Addiction by Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation

We are using the most advanced techniques to augment addiction recovery. Using neurostimulation and 3-D LORETA Neurofeedback, the addiction pattern can be modified.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5075739/

12/23/2019

Children who experience traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in early childhood may be more likely to develop symptoms of ADHD later in life, a new study says.

10/20/2019

Neurofeedback training can alter guilt-related networks and improve self-esteem in those with major depressive disorder.

10/11/2019

Great interview on the Hampton Roads Show yesterday.

Dr. Rick Ellis from Spectrum Psychological and Neurotherapy talks about ways to diagnose and treat ADD/ADHD.