Posts from 2018

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Is There an Iodine and Thyroid Crisis?

by Dustin Johnson, LPC

Disclaimer: This is for informational purposes only and not to be construed as medical or nutritional advice. I do not represent any claims here as true nor do I advocate following any advice presented here. Do your own research and seek professional help. There are a few doctors out there who believe that most of […]

How to Fall Asleep Quickly

by Dustin Johnson, LPC

Most everyone I know is sleep deprived. Even those who think they get enough sleep generally don’t. It shows pretty clearly on the QEEG Brain Maps. I think it is less the number of hours in bed, and more the level of anxiety and activation upon going to bed. A person who goes to bed […]

Neurofeedback for Treatment of Autistic Symptoms

by Dustin Johnson, LPC

It would seem absurd to diagnose a heart problem based on external symptoms without measuring heart function through an EKG or echocardiogram. So why is it that brain scans are not part of routine diagnosis of Autism? Instead, autism is typically diagnosed on the symptoms of delayed communication skills and rigid, stereotyped behaviors. Research shows […]

More Evidence for Neurofeedback helping ADHD

by Dustin Johnson, LPC

A recently published meta-analysis of 10 studies found that Neurofeedback is as effective as stimulant medication at 6 months.  Specifically, they found that NF reduced inattention and impulsivity/hyperactivity. This is even more powerful considering that research methods with NF demand that all clients get the same treatment.  In practice, we do a brain map to […]