Neurofeedback Training: Integration with Diet and Detoxification Programs

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  • Victoria L. Ibric
  • James E. McCourt

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https://doi.org/10.1300/J184v06n04_04

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Introduction. This is a single case-study of the evaluation and training with neurofeedback of a 51-year-old male presenting multiple insults: (a) stress-related disorders: high blood pressure (180/105mmHg, medicated), arrhythmia, anxiety disorder (Beck-anxiety scale) and overlapping ADD symptomatology (based on DSM-IV questionnaire for ADD); (b) chronic toxic exposure to mercury; and (c) Verapamil, the calcium channel blocker, used for over two years significantly imbalanced the tissue content of calcium and magnesium. Methods. Treatment design consisted of a diet and detoxification program in parallel with the neurofeedback training. Results and Discussion. Preliminary data suggest that: (a) biofeedback/neurofeedback is a positive factor in decreasing reliance on medications, (b) detoxification is a cofactor in helping rebuild neural networks that have been affected by chemical and/or trauma insults, and (c) the recovery has a long-term positive outcome and the peak performance achieved was an added benefit.

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Publicado

2016-12-02

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v. 6 n. 4 (2002)

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