What is Brainwave Entrainment?
Category: Procedures
Most popular types: Mind Alive Inc., David Pal
Brainwave synchronization or "brainwave entrainment," is any practice that aims to cause brainwave frequency to fall into step with a periodic stimulus having a frequency corresponding to the intended brain-state, for example, to induce sleep.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anxious mood | 3 | 10 | |
| Bipolar manic episodes | 2 | 10 | |
| Insomnia | 2 | 10 | |
| Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder | 1 | 2 | |
| Bipolar depressive episodes | 1 | 8 | |
| Bipolar disorder | 1 | 8 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 11 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Brainwave Entrainment
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) | 1 |
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