Neuroliminal Training - New Hope for Depression
By: Phil Bate PhD | Posted: 11th January 2007
Neuroliminal Training - New inexpensive training does the same thing that EEG Biofeedback (AKA Neurofeedback) does, but at a fraction of the cost!
How does Neuroliminal Training work? Instead of using a lot of expensive equipment and "doctor time" to solve various "brain problems" such as ADD, ADHD, depression, insomnia, etc, Neuroliminal Training does it with "sleep therapy", a new approach using subliminal messaging. (Subliminal messaging is not new, but this usage is, and a provisional patent has been issued to Dr Bate.) This is usually done with an audio CD played while you sleep.
Neurofeedback or EEG Biofeedback has been proved to be the very best method of training for over 30 years, but the costs involved have prohibited all but the high income families. At prices ranging from $75-$250 PER HALF HOUR session, and 40-60 of these sessions required, the cost is very high. Compare this to a total of $97 for ADD/ADHD Neuroliminal Training.
To understand a bit better, realize that Neurofeedback/EEG Biofeedback works by simply measuring brain waves, and using these measurements (biofeedback) to consciously encourage the unconscious mind to gradually make these desired amplitudes change permanently over a relatively long time. Because this is a sort of "brainwashing", it takes a long time to be effective.
How long is, of course, relative to each individual.
Of course, no one KNOWS exactly why increasing the SMR brain wave works so well for Various "brain problems", including depression. One theory (mine) is that increasing the SMR brain wave somehow changes the affect on the brain of various allergens. It is well known in the Orthomolecular and Alternate Health fields that allergies and/or sensitivities can cause all of the "mental" problems known, including Depression. In my former practice, I saw many depression cases that were traced to allergens. The other major causes were metal toxicity, and/or diet deficiencies. However, most cases are traceable to allergens!
So, the best way to solve any of the various "brain problem" symptoms of various individuals has come to a very simple "training". (The FDA does not allow EEG BF clinicians to use the word "cure", so the word "training" is usually used.) Raise SMR and lower Theta - that's the simple basic solution that most EEG Biofeedback therapists use today to solve almost all "brain problem". (EEG Clinicians don't want you, the public, to know how very simple this all is, or you might balk at paying those huge prices.)
In my former practice as an Orthomolecular Psychologist, I used behavior modification with subliminal messaging audio tapes with great success for all types of behavior problems. I found that it was very effective for "flashers", and other sexual problems, ego and self-confidence problems, various phobias and compulsions. (I also found that many, if not most, of the "commercial" tapes on the market were not very effective.)
In April 2004, I suddenly realized that by a modification of subliminal messaging, it would be possible to change amplitudes of brain waves. I made up an audio program to simply change the SMR brain wave, and had about 40 volunteers test it. Among these were 3 ADHD boys that had previously used EEG Biofeedback with no success. Those also failed to improve using this initial Neuroliminal approach, and this skewed the results. However, the overall results of 23 persons showed the following:
1. Most improved, some dramatically. Those with Depression solved the problem. (In one case, a very depressed woman solved her depression, and held up after being diagnosed with breast cancer - a highly successful case indeed.
2. Many reported other known allergies/sensitivities solved or greatly improved, thus showing that my allergen theory is probably correct.
3. There is a strange force that seems to inhibit and even frighten persons using Neuroliminal. With a little research, it was found that this is known as the "Hawthorne Effect".
It is known in teaching and training. It seems to be an unconscious effort to "protect" the mind from "unknown" dangers.
4. The 3 "failures" also provided further confirmation that Neuroliminal Training is analogous to EEG Biofeedback or Neurofeedback Training.
Later, in 2004, this test was repeated, and better results were obtained. Every one was briefed on the Hawthorne Effect, and those who experienced it, simply worked thru it.
In 2005, a new audio was designed that raised the SMR brain wave, AND lowered the Theta brain wave. Volunteers paid $100 to participate in this test to encourage them to send in weekly reports for 8 weeks.
23 volunteers sent in regular reports. A few (with depression and/or insomnia) did not complete the entire 8 weeks, as they felt that their problems were solved in 4-5 weeks. Of this group the results showed:
1. All of the persons reporting improved, or solved their problems - mostly ADD/ADHD. Two with autistic children reported good improvement, and were going to continue training indefinitely. Only 1 person (who actually reported improvement) requested the $100 returned along with one other who claimed no improvement (in ADD/ADHD child).
2. Many reported Hawthorne Effect, but worked thru it fairly easily.
3. Most of the improvement came after the fourth - fifth week. (Is this another form of the Hawthorne Effect? The Hawthorne Effect is a major reason why Neuroliminal Training is so safe. Our unconscious mind is always protecting us!)
4. The results were comparable to those obtained with Neurofeedback/EEG biofeedback, if not a bit better. One case study with daily results reported is virtually a "classic" for similar results for neurofeedback or EEG biofeedback.
5. One night's Neuroliminal training is roughly comparable to one EEG Biofeedback session. It seems that Neuroliminal may take slightly longer in nights vs. sessions, but this may be due to the first 4-5 week "slowdown".
Drawbacks of Neurofeedback (EEG Biofeedback) Training:
1. Neurofeedback/EEG Biofeedback usually requires a relatively longer time than Neuroliminal Training to train out "brain problem" symptoms. This is because the "usual" is one or two sessions per week instead of one per night.
2. Motivation is a major factor in success. The child MUST be motivated to continue this very boring job, and the parents MUST be motivated to continue spending lots of money.
3. Cost is high, even in the low price ranges. A minimum of 40 sessions at $75 per session amounts to $3000. In the higher ranges 60 sessions at $150 per session amounts to over $9000. Add in the hidden costs of testing, commuting, lost time, etc, and the costs of Neurofeedback are prohibitive to the majority of US families. Compare to total of $57 to $147 for Neuroliminal Training - a no-brainer to be sure!
Drawbacks of Neuroliminal Training:
1. Like Neurofeedback., Neuroliminal Training takes a long time to change brain waves. (However, there is no safe "quick fix in most cases. Drugs are dangerous, and don't "cure" the problem. Allergy testing and cure is often very expensive (many allergists aren't even aware that Depression is most often an allergen problem). Add to that the possibility of metal toxicity.
2. Some people are afraid of subliminal messaging as "brainwashing. They are unaware that the unconscious mind is always protective, and that no harm can come..
3. The Hawthorne Effect may scare off some if not sufficiently warned beforehand.
Conclusion: Neuroliminal Training is a viable substitute that low and mid income families can afford. Neuroliminal is analogous to Neurofeedback in effect, and affordable in cost.
Phil Bate PhD - Retired Orthomolecular Psychologist
inventor of (Patent Pending) Neuroliminal Training
http://DrBate.com
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