Is Peak Performance Training Only for Athletes?
Physical fitness is promoted in order to maintain health. Yet, another powerful tool is often over looked – mental fitness. When the brain is in balance and working smoothly, a person becomes more efficient with attention and response patterns. The result is that life becomes smoother, stress responses dissolve more quickly, and a person becomes more competent and effective. Whether you are a business executive, active in sports, or participate in the arts, neurofeedback can be a bridge to achieve peak performance. How long does it take? Usually, about 80% of patients see a marked improvement in about 20-40 sessions (lasting about 45 minutes each). Why Haven’t I Heard About Neurofeedback? Many professionals may not be aware of the benefits of neurofeedback since most medical schools or psychology graduate programs have not included it in the curriculum. However, it is time for this to change. Frank Duffy, MD (Head of Neuroimaging Department and Neuroimaging Research at Boston Children’