Brainwaves

Did you know that your brain buzzes with different frequencies of electromagnetic brainwaves whether awake, asleep or in hypnosis? The many billions of brain cells create bursts of electricity, which synchronize with each other. These brainwaves provide your state of ‘consciousness’, making you feel alert, relaxed, creative, sleepy etc. They can even enhance learning. The frequencies are as follows:

• Delta (1.5 – 4 Hz): Deep, dreamless sleep
• Theta (5 – 8 Hz): Relaxed, daydreaming, hypnosis, meditative and creative states
• Alpha (9 – 14 Hz): Rest, reflection.
• Beta (16 – 24 Hz): Concentration, alertness, improved memory.

As an example, prolonged freeway/motorway driving can create a Theta state. These are those weird journeys when you can't remember quite how it happened. You can also get great ideas during these periods, as Theta is great for creativity. In fact Theta is an important rhythm for some of the highest brain functions including memory, learning, and beliefs.

Deep sleep is a Delta phase. However in 90 minute cycles, the frequency of brainwaves increases to Theta, when active dreaming and rapid eye movement (REM) occurs.

Benefits of Binaural Records for Brainwaves

In normal life brainwaves and frequencies are often ‘off-key’ or imbalanced across the brain hemispheres. Binaural records can synchronize strong and consistent frequencies across both halves of the brain. This is the optimum condition for what is known as a ‘peak state’, and is supported by EEG readings. You are fully ‘in tune’ with yourself, focused, balanced and brimming with energetic brainwaves.

The chemicals used to create the electrical energy of brain cells (potassium and sodium) can also become imbalanced during states of alert Beta rhythm brainwaves (such as debating, teaching, or concentrating). This can cause mental fatigue, better known as a ‘fried brain’. Theta rhythm is the antidote for more relaxing brainwaves, and a good 5-15 minute bout of it with binaural records can restore the ratio to provide feelings of refreshed calm.

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