Science has accomplished much in studying the brain and what happens during a specific activity. By measuring this, it has led to breakthroughs in using your mind to its fullest capability by utilizing binaural beats.
Is this new? Not at all! Many cultures used this exact same process through sounds that were consistent and rhythmic in nature. The scientific discovery actually took place in 1839 by Dr. Heinrich Dove. Further work was done in 1973 at Mount Sinai hospital. Melinda Maxfield, PhD, did extensive research on drumbeats that were used in various rituals. She discovered that those rhythms generally were at a rate of 4.5 beats per second. When this is done constantly, it places the brain into one of the brainwave states known as Theta. The other states in order are Delta 0.5-4 Hz, Theta 4-8 Hz, Alpha 8-14 Hz, Beta 14-40 Hz and Gamma 40+ Hz.
Each of these have been studied and documented on what takes place in the brain but in the body as well and the applications for improvement of those activities can be reproduced through sounds that are designed for each activity. What if you were studying for a test and needed to be able to focus on the material? The Alpha state causes relaxation and focus and thus would be the best option for the task. You finished studying and need to get some sleep so you’re rested for class the next day. The Delta stage takes place during cellular regeneration and would give you optimum rest.
Another interesting development that has come about through this study into brain activity has revealed that people who have attention deficit disabilities (ADD/ADHD) have high levels of slow brain activity, usually the Theta and Alpha ranges. It explains why conventional treatment of stimulants produces a calming effect but if Neuro training along with Binaural beats are used instead, the patient isn’t dependent upon chemicals and has greater control over how they can manage their treatment. Theta waves obviously quite useful for healing and have been discovered during studies of periods of hypnosis, meditation and dreaming.
If you want to turbocharge your immune system for optimal healing and renewal of mind and body after physical activity and mental stress, consider the power of binaural beats technology. An added benefit to using binaural beats is that the added stimulation to the brain will lead to the creation of neural pathways which leads to dendrite growth. What’s that mean? It’s like an ‘upgrade’ to your brain to let it process neural communications faster. These pathways normally are created when you learn something new. The problem is if something isn’t continually practiced, those pathways can inactive, thus the saying, “use it or lose it.” Elder care research has also discovered that senility is connected to the loss of these dendrite paths. For people interested in Lucid Dreaming, the ability to know you’re dreaming and act in it (as in the movie Inception) Theta wave levels help you relax faster while retaining awareness of what’s going on.
If you’re looking for the most efficient level and range for using the power of your mind and practicing brain programming, you’ll want to look at the Alpha-Theta border which is found from around 7 Hz to 8 Hz. Beta is often associated with the state you’re in while awake. The challenge is that higher levels in the Beta range lead to stress and anxiety. You don’t know anyone with that problem do you? When you’re drifting, daydreaming or entering light meditation, you’re in the Alpha range. Jose Silva’s method is based in the Alpha range. When you’re in dreamless, deep sleep, you’re in a very slow energy range that allows extensive healing which is why people who don’t get much sleep, as in those in untreated Sleep Apnea, have the extensive health problems they do because they can’t reach the Delta range. The most recently discovered range has been in the fastest range, 40 Hz and above which is called Gamma. Studies so far have shown that this range influences upper level processing of information.
Because it is binaural, you will need headphones, or two earbuds etc. No multitasking allowed by half listening because you won’t enable the state you want to reach. The formula is simple; two slightly different frequencies are sent through the ears, the brain takes these and registers it as one tone. For example, if you sent a 210 Hz tone to the right ear and a 205 Hz tone to the left ear, your brain will hear one 5 Hz frequency. There are many free tracks for use and also beat generators. Using binaural beats unfiltered to some can be annoying; a common option is listening to natural sounds that you’ll focus on. The harmonic waves are still there but not in their purest form. Depending on what your goal is, listening to most binaural beats are best done while sleeping; alpha for a light nap or delta and theta for a full, complete rest.
History and science show that there is a pattern to our thoughts and harmony of our bodies and when we use the technology and awareness of brainwaves and techniques such as binaural beats, you can have the optimum mental and physical health you deserve.