Biofeedback Vs Neurofeedback

Both biofeedback and neurofeedback monitor brainwaves in real time using galvanic skin receptors.  Patients can learn to produce healthier and more productive patterns of brainwave activity. The main difference is that:

Neurofeedback specifically targets the brain activity in real time.

Biofeedback response to all the body systems, including the brain.

There are four different types of brain waves:

Delta waves are the slowest frequencies that usually occur when we are in deep sleep.          

Theta waves have a faster frequency but are still very slow, usually present in greater numbers when we are sleepy, daydreaming of letting our minds wander.

Alpha waves are so slow and represent movement of calm but energized relation.

Beta waves have the fastest frequency and occur when the brain is actively engaged in external actives or problem solving.  Excess Beta brain waves however can lead to anxiety.

In the Quantum Biofeedback System, I use there are a number of programs to help identify and then send back retraining frequencies to the brain.  We can pick up on which part of the brain needs special attention and what nutrients are needed to support those parts. There is another program that retrains the right and left brain and still another that brings into balance the four different types of brain waves. 

More importantly, it isn’t always just the brain that needs attention, it is the entire body. Clients can learn to control involuntary bodily functions, such as heart rate, blood pressure and muscle tension. The goal is to be able to control these functions without the use of a machine or sensors.

Using electrode sensors that monitors the galvanic skin response to stress, these signals are then evaluated by the device addressing the whole body.  Perhaps the body needs emotional or nutritional support to harmonize the brain or something more.  Each individual is unique.  Stress reactions are transformed either in the chair or remotely across the country.