Switching Gears – the Power of Light and Sound
Imagine if your brain worked like a gear shift in your car. What would happen to the engine if that gear shift was stuck in second gear? You’d eventually crash or burn your motor out. That’s what happens to our brains when we are stuck in fight or flight mode due to stress. Without being […]
Burnout May Be Closer Than You Think
The stress of 2023 has caused a rise in irritability, restlessness, hopelessness, anxiety, grogginess, and more. If you have had any of these feelings, it is possible that you are heading toward a complete burnout. What is Burnout? Herbert Freudenberg defines burnout as the state of losing all motivation or incentive. Burnout is often produced […]
Brainwaves: The Secret to Brain Fitness and Optimal Wellness
The human brain is one of the most complex, if not the most complex, organ in the body. Our emotions, thoughts and behavior communicate between neurons firing within the brain. These neurons work together, creating brainwaves by synchronized electrical pulses. If you’re feeling a little overwhelmed, don’t stress. We’ll explain more below to help you learn […]
Meditations for Stress
A common culprit to chronic physical illness and increased mental health issues is stress. Our body reacts to stress by producing cortisol, the “stress hormone,” and by increasing our beta brainwaves. Learn to limit the effects of stress on your brain and body by listening to meditations focused on managing stress. This will help your […]
BrainTap Joins The Healthy Duke Initiative
When I set out to create BrainTap I was 12 years old. I didn’t have the headset in mind at that time, but I did have the idea that calming the brain and relaxation were key to succeeding at my goals. Since that time, many years ago, I’ve worked hard to create a company that […]