by MindMachines | Sep 13, 2013 | Light and Sound Machine News, Mind States
Why Achieve Alpha?  Continued   Examples of using light and sound to overcome test anxiety include Jocelyn Roland, Ph.D., and her experience when preparing to complete her doctorate in psychology and Janet Davis, when she was preparing for the California State...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by MindMachines | Sep 12, 2013 | Light and Sound Machine News, Mind States
Why Achieve Alpha?  Continued   What all this means is whether you are listening to sound sessions while you are waiting to see your physician, doing light and sound as part of your treatment or doing sessions at home to augment your treatment, alpha sessions...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by MindMachines | Sep 11, 2013 | Light and Sound Machine News, Mind States
Why Achieve Alpha?  Continued   For at least ten years I listened as the manufacturers of light and sound questioned why their instruments were having such a hard time being accepted by the medical community in general. But how could medical professionals apply...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by MindMachines | Sep 10, 2013 | Light and Sound Machine News, Mind States
Why Achieve Alpha?  Continued   The mixture of alpha and theta light and sound sessions proved effective and beneficial for these officers. She also found these sessions extremely useful for clients suffering from chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorders,...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by MindMachines | Sep 9, 2013 | Light and Sound Machine News, Mind States
Why Achieve Alpha?  Continued   Think about it. You work all day, rush to make your scheduled appointment and have several things remaining on your “To Do” list. Can you remember everything you intend to ask your doctor? If having alpha frequencies...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by MindMachines | Sep 8, 2013 | Light and Sound Machine News, Mind States
Why Achieve Alpha?  Continued Promoting relaxation in clients is what the director of a successful drug and alcohol treatment program in Kansas City observed. This program is a treatment alternative to the traditional twelve step approach. The director found the 515’s...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by MindMachines | Sep 7, 2013 | Light and Sound Machine News, Mind States
  Why Achieve Alpha?  Continued Placing a little CD or MP3 player with two small speakers in the corner of a reception room sounded like a good idea. The 515 CD was utilized, with session two (alpha/relaxation) running continuously (thanks to the 515’s built-in...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by MindMachines | Sep 6, 2013 | Light and Sound Machine News, Mind States
Why Achieve Alpha? Enabling individuals to relax, yet remain mentally alert and focused are the primary reasons why light and sound instruments have been successful in my learning/relaxation programs. We will first explore how these instruments are utilized in a...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by MindMachines | Sep 5, 2013 | Light and Sound Machine News, Mind States
Peak Performing In Beta… Continued Beta is the brainwave state (13-34 Hz) that we associate with thinking, communicating and having an awareness of our surroundings. In our normal waking state, we are usually in low beta. There are many reasons for having light and...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by MindMachines | Sep 4, 2013 | Light and Sound Machine News, Mind States
Peak Performing In Beta Utilizing beta sessions can add to the quality of your day. You can increase your performance, your productivity, your ability to stay on task and fulfill your responsibilities. Beta light and sound sessions are energizing. They help you get...