BRAINWAVES

Brain States and Frequencies    Posted: Jul 2008

Brain states and frequencies
 

EEG (electroencephalography) technology is used to measure brain's electrical vibrations from the surface of the scalp. The resulting EEG pattern will contain frequency elements mainly below 30Hz. The frequencies are categorized into four states as follows.  Read More

Entraining Brain to a Desired State With Brain Wave Podacst                                              Posted Jul 2008

If external stimulus is applied to the brain, it becomes possible to entrain the brain frequency from one brain state to another. For example, if a person is in the beta state (highly alert) and a stimulus of 10Hz is applied to his/her brain for some time, the brain frequency is likely to change towards the applied stimulus. The effect will be relaxing to the person. This phenomenon is also called frequency following response.  Read More

Effects and Applications of Altered Brain States                                                                                                               Posted Jul 2008

Applying a stimulus to the brain will eventually bring the brain's state closer to the stimulus frequency. This topic describes some possible effects achievable by this.

Just passively listening to binaural beats does not necessarily alter your state of consciousness. For example, willingness and ability to relax and focus attention affects how effective the binaural beat stimulus is for inducing state changes. Read More

How to use Brainwave Podcasts  Posted: Jul 2008

This topic lists some tips for you to find the best way to use Brainwave Podcasts. Please note that the best practices are always up to your personal preference, and general guidelines are impossible to give. Read More