Relapse Prevention

November 14, 2008 – 11:44 pm
Exerpt from past AVS Journal: Relapse Prevention by Michael Landgraf What makes my opinion any more meaningful than those on staff at rehabilitation centers? I've been there. I am an alcoholic. I have been sober since July 10th, 1985. That anniversary means more to me than my actual birthday. And I am proud of my 15+ years of sobriety, but every time I think of that accomplishment, every time I tell vodka you are just a part of my past, a part of me feels sad. Sad for the friends that went through rehab with me and are no longer here to share mutual joy and tremendous relief for getting that devil of a monkey off our backs. Yes, even today those stinking thoughts still hit me out of nowhere, and although I reject such thoughts, they are an involuntary occurrence that makes me think "where the hell did that thought come from?" After 22+ ...

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COLOR THERAPY

November 27, 2007 – 5:33 pm
Our most important energy source is light, and the entire spectrum of colours is derived from light. Sunlight, which contains all the wavelengths, consists of the entire electromagnetic spectrum that we depend on to exist on this planet. Light flows through our eyes and triggers hormone production, which influences our entire complex biochemical system. This biochemical system then affects our being. And light does not travel alone. Light travels with other energies as shown below. We know that each colour found in the visible light spectrum has its own wavelength and its own frequency, which produces a specific energy and has a nutritive effect. We know some rays can be dangerous if we are exposed to them. But the visible light, the rainbow, has a soothing effect on us. Light is the only energy we can see, and we see it in the form of colour. Our body absorbs colour energy through the vibration ...

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From Dr. Lloyd Glauberman, creator of the HPP series:

November 26, 2007 – 3:48 pm
Over the past 15 years the HPP series, aimed at improving one’s “emotional intelligence (EQ)” with speed, power and overall efficacy, has gone through numerous changes. The current series, recorded in three-dimensional sound, allows the listener to feel as if the “doctor” is in the room. Additionally, the technology enhances the synergy between the peripheral messages and the metaphoric content of the stories. Psychologist Daniel Goleman’s book Emotional Intelligence recently introduced the idea that emotional skills, which include self control, mood management, persistence, self motivation and getting along with others, are a unique form of intelligence. As Goleman cites, emotional intelligence more than IQ, is responsible for an individual’s success in life. Research suggests that IQ accounts for only 20% of success in life, while EQ accounts for the remaining 80%. My focus is to help adults and adolescents acquire or refine emotional skills. While IQ is ...

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HOW MUCH STRESS IS IN YOUR LIFE?

November 12, 2007 – 12:54 pm
Be aware of the symptoms, locate the source, learn to relax. Identifying the problems: I. Many problems in business (and personal life) arise from inappropriate or maladaptive coping with stress. II. Stress results from the demands of outside pressures and the individual capability to respond. III. Stress-related disorders include: headaches, muscular tension, ulcers, colitis, chronic pain, diarrhea, bruxism, insomnia, asthma and fatigue. IV. Psychological effects of stress are anxiety, depression, phobia, sexual dysfunction, restlessness and lifestyle problems such as ...

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Recommendation for Symmetron - our experience

October 27, 2007 – 3:52 pm
I'm a clinical psychologist specializing in the field of applied psychophysiology--the mind/body self-regulation of bio and neurofeedback. We've had the Symmetron for six months. With it we also utilize a light and sound system combined with nice tonal music as Larry suggests. Everyone who's tried our Symmetron has gone into a significant parasympathetic response. From my years of specializing in relaxation therapies I haven't seen a quicker or better way to get someone into parasympathetic than the Symmetron. I believe, however, that the safe and supportive psychological set up is still important (as always). There are a small number of people who responded just as well to soft massage or deep hypnosis but the Symmetron is quick, automated, and more universal. If there is an automated process which is more universal, or more effective, I'd like to hear about it. Only once did I hear of someone who found the ...

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Overview: the Pineal Gland Center of the Physical Brain

October 26, 2007 – 9:24 am
By Richard Bennett, Ph.D. If anything could be called the center of the physical brain, it would have to be the Pineal Gland. This solid cone-shaped structure located at the roof of the posterior third ventricle is about the size of a grain of rice and weighs approximately 100 - 180 milligrams. It begins its composition at about the 36th day of gestation when two small cell masses-anlages-fuse together to form the gland. Almost undetectable at its beginning and still when it reaches differentiation at around birth, the gland is centered between the cerebellum and is attached to it. The gland is part of the circuitry involved in the translation of all visual messages received through the retina. Even though pineal glands have until recently been considered functionless phylogenetic relics, vestigiality has been imposed on the gland for no valid scientific ...

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Liquid Crystal GSR

October 24, 2007 – 3:44 pm
AWARE SQUARES Much like a thermometer, Aware Squares accurately monitor your system’s blood flow and allow you to view your body’s physical response to daily stressors. Aware Squares are completely safe when affixed to any external part of the body. We recommend placing them on one of your hands, at the base between your thumb and forefinger. This will allow for maximum viewing. Another placement suggestion is affixing an Aware Square on the inside portion of your wrist. By placing clear adhesive tape over the square and gently affixing both ends of the tape to your wrist, the Aware Square can stay on for hours. It is very simple to apply the Aware Square. Gently bend a square between thumb and forefinger to peel off the white backing, allowing the adhesive to show. Then affix to skin area by lightly pressing. There are times when the effects of a light and sound session can be very subtle. Our mental, emotional and physical response to the ...

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The Power of Magnetism

October 19, 2007 – 12:10 pm
Check out www.mindmachines.com; a must see new product called the Electric Lodestone. This product is called the electric lodestone because the earth's first magnets were referred to as lodestone.   Lodestone is a conglomerate of iron, first documented in Asia Minor (Turkey), in an area then called Magnesia. Iron is magnetic because of the way molecules of iron uniquely form with the positively charged side of each molecule all facing the same direction; and the negatively charged side of each molecule all facing the opposite direction. This allows electrons, or negative charges, to flow in one direction within the magnet, much as electrons flow through in the same direction in an electrical circuit. When the electrons flow from one end to the other side of the magnet, they leap out in the air (ions), and stream back to the opposite pole attracting them back.  ...

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AVS Buyers Guide for Light and Sound Mindmachines

October 19, 2007 – 12:06 pm
Introduction The very first AVS Buyer's Guide was written by Michael Hutchison and was published in one of his Megabrain Reports in 1990. This was a time when light and sound, later called AVS became an international media darling. This publicity triggered a "gold rush" of new companies making new AVS devices. Problems, however, quickly emerged with Michael's guide, even before he finished writing it. Manufacturers were continually changing features, trying to make their machines better than their competitors. Of course, also there were companies who suddenly went under, while new ones suddenly appeared. Michael never did figure out how to accommodate these dynamics of sudden change in his Buyer’s Guide. The next buyer's guide to come along was called the Mind Machine Buyer's Guide, published in 1993 in Cambridge Massachussetts. It provided in depth and comprehensive coverage of the most popular machines available. It is interesting to note that the publisher is still ...

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LoopLogic 515 CD

October 17, 2007 – 11:54 am
By Christopher Oliver & Michael Landgraf The 515 LoopLogic is a 74 minute, 37 track compact disc of dual binaural beat audio frequency sessions. Each track is 2 minutes long, with track 1 being in the 1 Hz. frequency range, track 2 being in the 2 Hz. frequency range and so on, to track 37, which is a 2 minute audio session in the 37 Hz. range. Unlike the 8-bit sound generated by light/sound instruments, the dual binaural beats of the 515 LoopLogic is in 16-bit sound, with the frequencies of each track guaranteed to fall within the parameters of the corresponding frequency range, allowing you complete entrainment control. LoopLogic refers to programming your CD player. To increase the length of any track/hertz in 2 minute intervals, simply press the repeat button on your CD player. Or you can choose a variety of tracks/hertz for creating dual binaural beat audio sessions. The 515 ...

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