Did you know you can improve your health without drugs by putting on a set of headphones? Would you believe that putting on those headphones and listening to certain sounds could also improve your mental health such as eliminating anger and stress?

It sounds amazing and it is. How does it work? You listen to tones which produce binaural beats in your brain which alters your brainwaves and thereby producing amazing results. Even though it’s amazing and easy and has many beneficial results, binaural beats is not magic and it does take a few sessions before you will see results. Plus, you can’t just listen to the sounds, you have to be relaxed for it to work.

Binaural beats is a brain response when presented with two slightly different tonal changes in a stereo situation. When a person is presented with the two different tones - the brain produces a response (binaural beat) that produces an altered state in brainwaves and therefore a hypnotic trance or super learning type environment.

The brainwaves entrain to or move towards the beat frequency. For example, if a 315 Hz wave is played into the right ear and a 325 Hz one into the left ear, the brain is supposed to be entrained towards the beat frequency. In this case it would be 10 Hz which in in the alpha range. Since alpha brain waves are associated with relaxation, this would have a relaxing effect.

If external stimulus is applied to the brain, it becomes possible to alter the brain waves from one stage to another. For example, if a person is in beta stage meaning they are highly alert and a stimulus of 10Hz is applied to their brain for some time, the brain frequency is likely to change towards the applied stimulus of 10Hz. The effect will be calming and beneficial to the person.

This has been used in treatment of depression, low self-esteem, attention deficit disorder, drug and alcohol addiction and autism, to name a few. Protoscientists believe that binaural beats may influence the brain in more subtle ways through the entrainment of brainwaves and can be used to produce relaxation and other health benefits.

With the knowledge of changing your brain waves, you can greatly improve your physical and mental well being.

Here are scientically proven benefits of the delta brainwaves:

1. Speeding up regeneration of new cells
2. White blood cells multiply greatly killing invading germs and bacteria
3. Restore unbalanced sodium and potassium in the body which causes fatigue
4. Keep blood circulation flowing freely in the body meaning a natural immune system

By learning how to alter brain waves, you are releasing the natural healing powers in your body, with no drugs. Your body is naturally protecting you against diseases. Brainwave entrainment has also been found helpful in alleviating headaches and migraines.

If you suffer from fatigue or can’t seem to get enough energy, you will appreicate how full of energy you are and how young you feel.

As for mental health, these methods, similar to meditation will relieve stress, depression, anger, and anxiety. Say good bye to feelings of stress worrying about your family and anger because someone has wronged you and hello to a calm, healthy, relaxing, peaceful, happy mood and state of mind.

In 1924, German scientist, Hans Berger, was the first to revolutionize Electroencephalogram (EEG) or brain-wave test. This test measures the tiny voltage-fluctuations from the brain. The intensity of it is defined by the wave pattern which is also the frequency.

Today, scientists have found that human brain usually operates at active ‘Beta wave’ state. The frequency is usually around 13 to 40 Hz. This is associated with heightened concentration, and acute visual.

Where is the subconscious mind and when does it happen?

The subconscious mind becomes dominant when the brain wave slowing down through three frequencies ranges:

ALPHA WAVES - Around 7 to 12 Hz:

When people rest (not sleep), relax, or meditate, Alpha wave pattern could be found from the brain. It gets more stable when eyes are close.

This state is also considered by many as the ‘gateway’ to creativity and genius. People who’re induced to this state are going to access the wealth of creativity that lies just below the conscious awareness.

Speaking of genius, believe it or not, it is not always inherited by gene. It is the result when the brain is nurtured and trained to work at Alpha and Theta stage.

THETA WAVES – Around 4 – 7 Hz

Whenever people enter this stage that is directly on the threshold of ‘subconscious’ sleep, they often experience a ‘heavenly’ rest with no worry but all bliss. This activates the hidden intuition. They are receptive to information beyond normal conscious awareness. They become extremely creative.

Theta has also been identified as the ‘gateway’ to learning and memory. This kind of meditation enhances learning, and awakens extrasensory perception.

DELTA WAVES - .Close to 0Hz to around 4Hz.

Delta waves are found in a deep sleep state or deep meditation. Creativity and intuition is further strengthened. Long lost memory will be recalled. Sometimes, people can remember past dreams vividly. The subconscious part of the brain is fully in force without the clutter of external interference.

This is also when the healing of damaged cells gets faster. In fact, recent researches reveal that Delta waves trigger the release of Human Growth Hormones. This is beneficial to healing.

It is also report that in this state, the brain cells reset the sodium and potassium ratio. After an extended period in the Beta state, the ratio between potassium and sodium is out of balance. This results in mental fatigue. About 5 to 15 minutes in Theta state can usually restore the ratio to normal level.

And there’s truth in it. Because the monks have been using deep meditation to recover from injuries and fatigue faster for centuries!

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