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Brainwave Basics
Brainwaves and their function
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Health Care
Professional
06/17/2013

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Theta Waves (4-8HZ)
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Produce rest for the brain.
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Theta Waves (4-8HZ)
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If someone has too much of this, it can lead to underfocus and zoning-out because the brain is going into a resting state too often.
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Low Alpha Waves (8-10HZ)
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Produces creative/daydream activity.
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Low Alpha Waves (8-10HZ)
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An overabundance of this indicates a person's brain is going into a daydream state more than average. Thus, excess ___ can be a distraction when trying to focus on a task.
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High Alpha Waves (10-12HZ)
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Is responsible for productive creativity. It contributes to a calm and focused state.
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Sensory Motor Rhythm (12-15HZ)
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Calm/Sustainable Focus Activity
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Sensory Motor Rhythm (12-15HZ)
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Associated with being "In the Zone."
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Sensory Motor Rhythm (12-15HZ)
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Contributes to physical balance and coordination.
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Sensory Motor Rhythm (12-15HZ)
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The major regulating power in the brain between states of rest and stress.
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Low Beta (15-19HZ)
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Produces intense focus and heightened awareness.
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Low Beta (15-19HZ)
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It is responsible for critical thinking and new learning.
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Low Beta (15-19HZ)
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Helps us with problem solving and analytical thinking. It contributes to a calm and focused state.
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High Beta (19-35HZ)
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Associated with a "Fight or Flight" response or crisis mode. This response is healthy and needed in times of panic or fear.
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High Beta (19-35HZ)
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An abundance of this can lead to an increase in anxiety, poor sleep, OCD and multiple medical and neurological issues.
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High Alpha Waves (10-12HZ)
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A great amount of this indicates a predominance of creativity unique to the person. It may result in forms of humor, imagination, bright ideas, or skilled art.
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