When you hear the term mind machine what do you think of? No, it's not something from an old sci-fi flick. Mind machines, or sound and light machines as they're also known, have been around for a while but have become more sophisticated. In the 1940s researchers discovered that, when subjected to flashing lights at certain frequencies, a person's brain wave activity would synchronize with the flashing light. If you think about it, it's really nothing new. We listen to music to relax and spend our leisure time in the sunshine. It enhances a good mood, and brings us out of a bad one. The sound and light machine just takes this to the next level.
Sound and light machines have also been scientifically proven to assist in reducing the symptoms of stress and anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Pre-Menstrual Syndrome (PMS), Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Depression, Insomnia, Autism, Chronic Pain and Fibromyalgia. If you're dealing with any of these conditions, check with your physician to see if a sound and light machine would be a good alternative for you. People prone to seizures should not use this device.
What is a session like? With special sunglasses over your closed eyes and headphones over your ears, you are immersed in colorful dancing patterns and relaxing sounds. As the session progresses, the light and sound pulse rate shifts. Your mental state will follow the pulse rate of the machine. People who have used the device say it produces a calming effect.
If you want to try an alternative to drugs and their side effects, consider a sound and light machine.
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