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Sunday, June 14, 2009 Cenk Menderes asks

Q: Biofeedback

biofeedback?

 

Is it fraud?

 

A video from a news saying that NASA is working on it and developed a system helping "some" with ADD?

 

I am Cenk, male, 30, Turkey, a couple of months ago, it is revealed that I have ADD. Using Concerta for 3 months (18mg for 2 and 27mg. for a week)

 

I am interested in this system http://www.smartbraintech.com/store/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=3

 

is it a scam or true?

 

Any comment would be great.

 

Thanks for your assistance.

 

Cenk

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Eileen Bailey, Health Guide
6/15/09 2:10pm

The theory behind EEG Neurotherapy is that the brain emits different types of brainwaves, depending on the activity and level of activity. When receiving biofeedback an individual is "trained" to increase the brainwave activity to a level more consistent with people without ADHD. Once trained, permanent improvements are expected.

 

The theory behind EEG Neurotherapy is consistent with the medical community's knowledge of how the brain works and with the differences seen in brain activity between people with and without ADHD.

 

This type of treatment, however, is extremely expensive, typically several thousand dollars and is not covered by insurance as it is considered "training" rather than treatment.

 

Further research is needed to form conclusions that it is an effective treatment for ADHD.

 

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6/15/09 4:25pm

Thank you for your comments Ms. Bailey.

 

in the website it says USD 920- full pack.

 

I found this via youtube using keywords NASA ADHD.

 

Sincerely yours.

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