What is EMDR Therapy? How it Works EMDR therapy, or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy, is a relatively new form of psychotherapy. It does not follow traditional therapeutic techniques such as talk therapy, and it does not require prescription medication. This makes it a particularly exciting treatment option for patients seeking relief ...

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A Brief Autism Definition and Explanation Finding an accurate autism definition can be difficult. Autism spectrum disorder is a physical condition that appears by age 3, and is linked to abnormalities in the chemistry of the brain and body. Autism is a blanket term for a wide range of symptoms that may be displayed at varying degrees of severity. Affected ...

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A Brief History and Explanation of Biofeedback  The ideas at the foundation of biofeedback have actually been around for almost 150 years. At that time, it was first realized that systems – especially those of humans – tend to regulate themselves in order to maintain stability. This concept is called homeostasis. Building on that theory, the medical sci...

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Child vs. Adult ADD Knowing about proper Adult ADD treatment first requires knowing the often subtle differences between childhood and adult Attention Deficit Disorder. While certain underlying symptoms are common to both forms of the neurological disorder, their presence can often be hard to recognize, especially if an adult with ADD was never diagnosed a...

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Can a StressEraser Help Me? What is the StressEraser?  The StressEraser is an FDA-regulated medical device that gives you the tools to learn to control your mind and body. It was created for aid in stress reduction and relaxation training. The StressEraser teaches you to control your heart rate through your breathing in as little as 15 minutes a session. ...

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