Light and Sound Neurotherapy Research

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http://www.neuro-advantage.com/page/851224

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" Using a variety of neuro-imaging measurement tools, researchers have

discovered that rythmic light and/or sound stimulation increases brain

metabolism and cerebral blood flow (e.g., Aaslid, 1987; Diehl et al,

1998; Fox & Raichle, 1985; Fox et al, 1988; Kato et al, 1996; Phelps &

Kuhl, 1981; Sappey-Marinier et al, 1992). Mentis and associates

(1997) found that flashing visual stimulation at different frequencies

differentially activated the brain from the striate area in the visual

cortex all the way through to the frontal cortex in seniors. Altman

and Bernal (2001) found that rythmic light and sound stimulation

increased activation in the visual, temporal (hearing) and frontal

lobes of sedated children two months to nine years old—with greater

frontal lobe activation in older children.

On the biochemical front, Kumano and associates (1997) found that

multiple light stimulation sessions generated positive changes in the

brain by increasing B-endorphin levels and decreasing plasma cortisol,

a marker for stress. In 1999, Shealy and associates found that

rythmic light and sound stimulation sessions increased levels of

serotonin, B-endorphin and norepinephrine in the brain. Summarizing

across these studies, neuroscientists have documented that rhythmic

light and/or sound stimulation:

* Strengthens those brainwave patterns that synchronize with the

frequency of the flashing light and/or rhythmic sound and that these

changes persist while performing mental tasks;

* Increases brain metabolism and cerebral blood flow;

* Based on the frequency, differentially activates the brain in

the visual, temporal and frontal cortex even in infants and children

who are sedated as well as seniors; and

* Generates positive biochemical changes in the brain including

increased levels of serotonin, B-endorphin and norepinephrine, and

decreased plasma cortisol, a marker for stress.

Clinical Applications of Light and Sound Neurotherapy (LSN)

Clinical researchers have found that LSN is a robust treatment

effective in facilitating relaxation, meditative and hypnotic states

in people (Freedman & Marks, 1965; Glicksohn, 1986; Kroger &

Schneider, 1959; Leonard, Telch & Harrington, 1999; Lewerenz, 1963;

& Mc, 1990; Sadove, 1963; & Siever, 1989;

& West, 1975) as well as in promoting healing for numerous

mental and physical conditions including:

* Autism (Woodbury, 1996);

* Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (Berg & Siever, 2000; Trudeau et al, 1999);

* Chronic Pain and Fibromyalgia (Boersma & Gagnon, 1992; Siever,

1999);

* Dementia and Cognitive Decline Seniors (Budzynski & Sherlin,

2002; Siever, in press; Tan et al, 1997);

* Dental Anxiety and Pain (Manns et al, 1981; Morse & Chow, 1993;

Siever, 2003);

* Depression in Adults and Seniors (Berg & Siever, 2005; Kumano et

al, 1996; Siever, in press; Tan et al, 1997);

* Headaches (, 1989; , 1985);

* Hypertension (Siever, 2002);

* Premenstrual Syndrome ( et al, 1997; Noton, 1997);

* Psychosomatic Conditions (Chijiwiina et al, 1993);

* Seasonal Affective Disorder (Berg & Siever, 1999; Siever, 2004); and

* Stroke (Rozelle & Budzynski, 1995; , 1997). "

Has anyone here tried this? It sounds as if it would be very helpful.

Sue