August 17, 2008
Individuals with ME/CFS are invited to participate in this e-mail based preliminary study of a mind-body therapy (neuroliminal training) whose effects the developer compares to those of EEG biofeedback.
The informal 8-week study is being conducted by Blake Graham (http://www.nutritional-healing.com.au) – a clinical nutritionist specialized in CFS - and the therapy's developer, psychologist Phil Bate, PhD.
Following is Blake Graham’s explanation of the study, which is free, though a security deposit is required for the CD program employed, to ensure its return by mail at study's end.
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Neuroliminal Training and CFS Study
Psychologist Phil Bate, PhD, and myself are doing an informal study of neuroliminal training as a treatment for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). For a written and audio description of what neuroliminal training is, visit http://www.drbate.com/howitworks.html
Neuroliminal training is believed to change the amplitude of certain brain waves in a way similar to EEG biofeedback (Neurofeedback). Biofeedback is a fascinating and heavily studied medical treatment promoted by such groups as the Mayo Clinic. Click here to read the Mayo Clinic description of biofeedback [as a form of mind-body medicine].
Published case studies of EEG biofeedback suggest it appears to be a useful treatment at least for some cases of CFS. [See references below.] I have heard many anecdotes of EEG biofeedback helping people with CFS, including by a respected psychologist I met and a CFS patient acquaintance who wrote to me:
“… something I cannot stress enough is that biofeedback was the heavy weight champion after diet when it came to fixing my disease. Without a doubt without the feedback I would still be fairly disabled. Everything started to work when the brain was healed, it's as if the hormones could finally organize themselves once again maybe. Everything changed the day I found biofeedback.” July 2008
Dr. Bate claims that his neuroliminal training has similar brain re-training effects as EEG biofeedback. Informal research that Dr. Bate has done suggests it helps ADD/ADHD, autism, insomnia, depression and other health issues. He has mentioned it on many occasions on a mailing list we are both members of.
I suggested he test it on CFS patients, and if he did I would help him, as I support research into any non-toxic treatment for CFS. He readily agreed. We are currently seeking participants for this study.
Individuals will be assessed for changes in:
Energy,
Cognitive function,
Sleep, and
Emotional distress.
Dr. Bate is confident we will see positive results. If you are interested in joining this study please visit http://www.neuroliminal.com/volunteers.html for further information.
Best regards,
Blake Graham, B.Sc (Honours) - Clinical Nutritionist
August 2008
References:
1. James LC, Folen RA. “EEG biofeedback as a treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome: A controlled case report.” Behav Med. 1996 Summer;22(2):77-81.
2. Hammond DC. “Treatment of chronic fatigue with neurofeedback and self-hypnosis.” Neurorehabilitation, Volume 16, Number 4/2001.
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