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Brain Dynamics: The Brain Minds its Own Business
The brain is a non-linear, dynamical system that perceives information and adjusts to incoming stimuli in a dynamic dance of ongoing balance. As a result, the brain is inherently geared towards general (but not absolute) self-regulation based on incoming information. This is why NeurOptimal® provides the brain with the information it needs to do its job itself, rather than telling it what it needs to do, which is how a linear neurofeedback system works. This is one reason why NeurOptimal is so inherently safe, because the brain is not being pushed towards an externally determined goal.

Process Variability
Most neurofeedback systems try to train the brain to produce more or less of something based on norms in the population. However, the brain exhibits Process Variability, in simple terms meaning it does NOT demonstrate absolute values for the “amount” of brain activity required for specific functions. Rather, this varies from person to person, determined by the task in which the person is engaged, the time of day, blood sugar levels, recent amount of rest and sleep, overall health, genetics and so on. Therefore, trying to train the brain to levels decided by an “expert” based on a diagnosis or on an evaluation or test showing a snapshot of brain activity in one moment in time, maybe weeks earlier, or on symptoms experienced by the person during the week, all of which is carried out in the linear neurofeedback process, is not, we believe, aligned with the body’s innate process of learning!

Functional Targeting
Instead, the brain uses Functional Targeting, which is how NeurOptimal® provides the brain with the crucial information about itself (the mirror). There is a dynamic range of variability within different “Time-Frequency Envelopes” that determines the optimal balance for each individual. NeurOptimal® dances with the brain where it is, microsecond by microsecond, allowing it to carry out its own re-organization. This can result in powerful changes that show up in all areas of your life. In contrast, a linear neurofeedback system is more likely to be less effective, while triggering unwanted side effects. This is because the brain’s “ideal” ongoing processes cannot be accurately determined through diagnosis or evaluation.

Results
Given the above assumptions, NeurOptimal® Dynamical Neurofeedback® does not attempt to restore brain function to some presumed “average” or “best” level based on other people, such as comparing your brain to a database. Instead, NeurOptimal® provides YOUR central nervous system with accurate information about ITSELF, which allows the brain to assemble its own, best organising strategies moment by moment. Perfectly simple. Perfectly safe. Perfectly You.

Unique NeurOptimal® Dynamical Neurofeedback®

Dynamical Neurofeedback® technology was originated and developed by Zengar® and is unique to NeurOptimal®.

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NeurOptimal® Dynamical Neurofeedback® takes advantage of the brain’s natural dynamical learning processes by giving the brain the information it needs to do the work itself. It’s like holding up a mirror to the brain so it can make its own adjustments. This gently, surely and powerfully enables the brain to function more efficiently. Instead of telling the brain what to do by the practitioner setting the goals for that day, NeurOptimal® naturally maximizes the brain’s innate capabilities of self-regulation, resilience and flexibility.

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NeurOptimal® Dynamical Neurofeedback® technology is based on the co-creator Dr. Val Brown’s understanding of the non-local “holographic” way in which the brain functions as a rich interconnected neural net (and that’s putting it super-simply). This distinguishes NeurOptimal® from every other neurofeedback system, in some very important ways.

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