How Does Dynamical Neurofeedback® Work?

Dynamical neurofeedback can benefit the whole family

When you stop to think about it the brain is truly amazing. It responds to information on a conscious and unconscious level. Most tasks like breathing, eating, and digestion happen without us even thinking about them. Once we learn to read, ride a bike, and memorize information we rarely need to think about how to do it again. When we can make decisions and respond without concern, we are using an optimal brain.

Optimal means doing something in a way that is most likely to be successful. The brain’s capability to learn is constantly being studied. You may have heard about neuroplasticity which is the brain’s ability to form new connections, especially in response to learning, experience,  or following injury. 

Dynamical Neurofeedback® is a way that we can offer the brain information as brain activity is occurring. The central nervous system generates electrical activity that is always fluctuating.  These changes can be detected by sensors placed on the scalp and displayed on a monitor in real-time.

NeurOptimal® Dynamical Neurofeedback®

NeurOptimal® Dynamical Neurofeedback® is a software process that uses a set of proprietary mathematical algorithms that can give information to the brain through “interruptions,” in this case silences in music the recipient is listening to during the session.

Picture yourself when you have been sitting in the same position for too long. When you start to become aware that you feel uncomfortable, you will reposition yourself. The “interruptions” that the Neuroptimal® Neurofeedback system gives bring awareness to the brain about what it is doing, and the brain will adjust itself to function more efficiently as it becomes more aware of what it is doing. 

analogy to illustrate that repositioning yourself when uncomfortable is similar to the brain awareness created by NeurOptimal Dynamical Neurofeedback®

“NeurOptimal® works as an electrical information-detection system, noticing the differences in the activity. By simply offering the brain this information about what it just did, NeurOptimal® training helps the brain notice what it is doing in the present moment. This information allows the brain to organically reorganize itself, activating its own healing wisdom. As a result of training, clients have reported their brain to be flexible, resilient, and responding faster naturally.”

Linear Feedback vs Dynamical Neurofeedback® 

Linear neurofeedback and Dynamical Neurofeedback® represent two different approaches to training the brain, each with distinct philosophies and methodologies. Linear neurofeedback, focuses on diagnosing and treating specific disorders by augmenting or suppressing certain frequency ranges in the brain. It operates within a medical model, requiring expertise in diagnosis and careful selection of protocols based on the client’s condition. In contrast, dynamical neurofeedback views the brain as a non-linear dynamical system, emphasizing the brain’s inherent ability to self-regulate. 

Rather than targeting specific states or disorders, Dynamical Neurofeedback® provides the brain with information about itself in a non-directive manner, allowing it to self-organize and optimize its functioning. This approach does not rely on or need a diagnosis, making it accessible to individuals without specialized training. Dynamical neurofeedback’s®’s automatic adjustment of challenge levels and focus on overall brain flexibility are part of what makes it safe and effective. It offers a powerful alternative to traditional linear methods.

Another difference between the two is that Dynamical Neurofeedback® does not require specialized training to operate the system. The software responds in real-time to each individual’s brain activity. 

Who can benefit from using Dynamical Neurofeedback®

Anyone with a brain can benefit from dynamical neurofeedbackAnyone with a brain can benefit from and use Dynamical Neurofeedback®. As mentioned above there is no expertise required to operate the system and your brain is receiving information based on what you are doing in that instant. There is no evaluation, and no settings to change.

NeurOptimal® has been designated a General Wellness Product by the FDA it is not a medical device that requires a specific diagnosis to use. It is passive brain training for personal enrichment and can be part of your fitness program along with eating right and training your body you can also train your brain. 

Is NeurOptimal® Dynamical Neurofeedback® safe?

Unlike other neurofeedback systems that target specific outcomes tied to diagnoses, NeurOptimal® operates differently. It doesn’t aim to treat a particular condition; instead, it focuses on training the brain in a non-directive manner. With NeurOptimal®, there’s no instruction given to the brain. Instead, your brain responds to its own activity and adjusts accordingly based on the feedback it receives. It’s like providing the brain with a mirror to see itself, allowing it to self-optimize and adapt naturally. Think of it as a journey for your brain, where it navigates its own paths and builds new connections, much like a city expanding and improving its infrastructure over time through neuroplasticity. By engaging in this process, your brain becomes more efficient, adaptable, and resilient, just like a city evolving to meet the demands of its inhabitants.

a list of benefits from using NeurOptimal Neurofeedback

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