Neurofeedback is a type of biofeedback that focuses on the brain
and central nervous system. Like other forms of biofeedback, it
enables patients to change physiological activity—in this case,
brainwaves—in order to enhance health and well-being. It uses
electroencephalography (EEG, a common tool in neurology) to
“feed back” information to the brain. During a typical treatment
session at the Whitaker Wellness Institute, electrodes that
monitor the brain’s electrical impulses and transmit them to a
computer are applied to your scalp. Then you simply sit back and
watch a program on the computer screen. If you’re focused and
relaxed, you’ll enjoy the images and sounds on the computer.
When your attention wanders or you become anxious, however, the
pictures and sounds fade in and out until your brain gets back
on track. Sessions last about half an hour and are repeated as
needed, usually half a dozen to 20 times, or as long as it takes
for patients to normalize brainwaves on their own. This is one
of the reasons