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Light/Sound BWE(AVS) Scientific literature and research

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Keeps neuro-degenerative diseases at bay

” findings show that prolonged gamma sensory flicker is safe, tolerable, and feasible with preliminary indications of immune and network effects, supporting further study of gamma stimulation in AD.”

  • A feasibility trial of gamma sensory flicker for patients with prodromal Alzheimer’s disease –  Qiliang He | KayM. Colon-Motas | and many others

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“…we designed a non-invasive 40 Hz light-flickering paradigm… that that reduced A β1-40 and A β1-42 levels in visual cortex of pre-depositing mice and mitigated plaque load in aged, depositing mice. Our findings uncover a previously unappreciated function of gamma rhythms in recruiting both neuronal and glial responses to attenuate AD-associated pathology.”

  • Gamma frequency entrainment attenuates amyloid load and modifies microglia – Hannah F. Iaccarino | and many others

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MindPlace’s Articles (a collection of  Mega Brain articles curated for users)

Shows interest in research new AVSs and peripherals such as Kasina DeepVision:

  • Kübel, S.L., Fiedler, H. and Wittmann, M. (2021), Red visual stimulation in the Ganzfeld leads to a relative overestimation of duration compared to green. Psych J, 10: 5-19. https://doi.org/10.1002/pchj.395

Accessing Altered states of consciousness

“In as early as 1987 it was discovered that photic stimulation at specific frequencies produced an altered state of consciousness. An extremely small study with just 4 individuals involved photic stimulation at 6 Hz, 10 Hz, and 18 Hz. The results were reported to have altered their conscious awareness. This really isn’t that surprising to anyone that’s used brainwave entrainment therapy.”

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“”All” becomes “One” without specificity. Indeed, Dr. Lester Fehmi, director of the Princeton Biofeedback Research Institute believes that stimulation of the kind that appears possible with light and sound devices, creates a hemispheric synchronization.”

  • ACCESSING ALTERNITY: Neurotechnology and Alternate States of Consciousness – Bruce Harrah-Conforth, Ph.D.

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“…in visual networks it may be perceived as phosphenes, or strobing or flickering of light intensity, possibly fast enough to produce 52 geometric hallucinations…”

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“Stroboscopic stimulation at 3 Hz and 10 Hz, with eyes closed, gave rise to dissociable experiences that included marked increases in intensity and phenomenological ratings (ASCQ), which were accompanied by simple, and in some cases, complex visual hallucinations (CVH). These alterations in experience were accompanied by significant increases in spontaneous EEG signal diversity for both 3 Hz and 10 Hz stimulation (above a baseline of wakeful rest), a similar pattern of results to those found with psychedelic compounds.”

  • Increased spontaneous EEG signal diversity during stroboscopically-induced altered states of consciousness David J. Schwartzman, Michael Schartner, Benjamin B. Ador, Francesca Simonelli, Acer Y.-C. Chang, Anil K. Seth.

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“the mind machines provided more experiences that are different from everyday life, more exceptional visual images, and more fear of ego dissolution than either placebo or rest. These are clear-cut effects of active stimulation.”

  • Mind Machines: A Controlled Study on the Effects of Electromagnetic and Optic-Acoustic Stimulation on General Well-Being, Electrodermal Activity, and Exceptional Psychological Experiences; DOI: 10.1080/08964289809596388

Treating headaches with the right frequency

“Concluded in preliminary study that Variable Frequency Photo-stimulation goggles appears to be effective in the treatment of migraine.”

  • Anderson DJ. The treatment of migraine with variable frequency photo-stimulation. Headache. 1989 Mar;29(3):154-5. doi: 10.1111/j.1526-4610.1989.hed2903154.x. PMID: 2708044.

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“Concluded that slow wave photic stimulation appears to be effective in the treatment of acute and chronic muscle-contraction type headache.”

 

Treating depression and anxiety

“Entraintment Light and Sound sessions playing at 20 Hz reduced both depression and anxiety symptoms. They also produced significant improvements in social life with the family and at work, and increased happiness and energy.”

  • Kathy Berg BSc & Dave Siever CET (2009) A Controlled Comparison of Audio-Visual Entrainment for Treating Seasonal Affective Disorder, Journal of Neurotherapy: Investigations in Neuromodulation, Neurofeedback and Applied Neuroscience, 13:3, 166-175, DOI: 10.1080/10874200903107314

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“Rhythmical flickering photic stimulation at alpha frequencies from 9-11 Hz clearly improved performance on behavioral tasks assessing anxiety. Therefore, alpha frequencies may aid in the improvement of the quality of life of patients with depression.”

  • Shinheun Kim, Sangwoo Kim, Arshi Khalid, Yong Jeong, Bumseok Jeong, Soon-Tae Lee, Keun-Hwa Jung, Kon Chu, Sang Kun Lee, Daejong Jeon, Rhythmical Photic Stimulation at Alpha Frequencies Produces Antidepressant-Like Effects in a Mouse Model of Depression, PLOS ONE, 10.1371/journal.pone.0145374, 11, 1, (e0145374), (2016).

Increase of HRV and relaxation inducer

“Using Alpha brain waves stimulation induces an enhancement of Heart Rate Variability, particularly in Total Variability and Vagal Modulation activities. The experiment has been performed on ten subjects with age ranging from 20 to 70 years old.”

  • Casciaro, F. , Laterza, V. , Conte, S. , Pieralice, M. , Federici, A. , Todarello, O. , Orsucci, F. and Conte, E. (2013) Alpha-rhythm stimulation using brain entrainment enhances heart rate variability in subjects with reduced HRV. World Journal of Neuroscience, 3, 213-220. doi: 10.4236/wjns.2013.34028.

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“Subjects in both conditions showed a significant, immediate decrease in state anxiety as assessed by Spielberger’s State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) and reported a range of subjective effects.”

  • Stress reduction by technology? An experimental study into the effects of brainmachines on burnout and state anxiety H C Ossebaard

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“…flicker effects at certain frequencies seemed to have amazing powers. Variousscientists discovered that such photic stimulation could have a variety of beneficial effects, such as increasing I.Q. scores, enhancing intellectual functioning and producing greater synchronization between the two hemispheres of the brain.”

  • TIME FLASHES: A SHORT HISTORY OF SOUND AND LIGHT TECHNOLOGY by Michael Hutchison

Auditory and photic stimulation as alternative therapy

“Those assigned to pulsed audio-photic stimulation showed significant improvement relative to other treatments. All treatment conditions showed continued improvement by follow-up.”

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“Brainwave entrainment (BWE), which uses rhythmic stimuli to alter brainwave frequency is an effective therapeutic tool for cognition, stress and anxiety, pain relief, headaches or migraines, mood, behavior, and premenstrual syndrome.”

  • Huang TL, Charyton C. A comprehensive review of the psychological effects of brainwave entrainment. Altern Ther Health Med. 2008 Sep-Oct;14(5):38-50. Erratum in: Altern Ther Health Med. 2008 Nov-Dec;14(6):18. PMID: 18780583.

Alternative for drugs in pain alleviation

“Sedative drugs can cause significant side-effects. Slow-wave photic stimulation shows promise as a treatment for relieving the discomfort and/or pain felt by patients undergoing esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) without any drug related aftereffect.”

  • Nomura T, Higuchi K, Yu H, Sasaki S, Kimura S, Itoh H, Taniguchi M, Arakawa T, Kawai K. Slow-wave photic stimulation relieves patient discomfort during esophagogastroduodenoscopy. J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2006 Jan;21(1 Pt 1):54-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1746.2005.04204.x. PMID: 16706812.

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“Binaural beats, supplemented by synchronous visual stimuli…effectively reduced the propofol infusion rates required for sedation in children undergoing surgery with regional anaesthesia.”

  • Brainwave entrainment to minimise sedative drug doses in paediatric surgery: A randomised controlled trial Department of Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Medical University of Vienna

 

Improving cognitive function

“The results obtained in this study have the potential to impact treatment of the ADHD population on a wide basis. Professional individuals can be trained within a few sessions and AVS treatment can become an important intervention for those who suffer with ADHD. The AVS units are relatively inexpensive and the ease of operation only increase the potentiality of use.”

  • The Use of Auditory and Visual Stimulation for the Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children By Larry S. Micheletti, LMSW, ACP, BCIAC

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“Neural oscillations are fundamental to brain function. Today, there is growing evidence demonstrating that rhythmical auditory stimulations can entrain neural network oscillations, providing an efficient way to improve cognitive function or reduce pathogenic processes in the brain.”

  • Entrainment and synchronization of brain oscillations to auditory stimulations,David Henao, Miguel Navarrete, Mario Valderrama, Michel Le Van Quyen, Neuroscience Research, Volume 156, 2020.

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”Most users also find them entertaining, as they produce fascinating fractal-like light shows ”

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