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Q - I have severe range obstructive sleep apnea. I believe this contributes to memory problems. What help would your clinic be able to offer me?
A - Neurotherapy does not improve the apnea but it can help with improving
cognitive functioning that is often caused by the sleep disturbance. To the
extent that there may be a neurological condition exacerbating the apnea,
such as a deficiency in the occipital regions of the brain, neurotherapy may
be helpful for improving sleep quality. |
Q - I suffered from severe insomnia and related
surgical menopausal symptoms after a full
hysterectomy two years ago. Would neurotherapy
help in this respect? What will be the treatment
protocol for my problem? Have women with a similar problem been helped by you?
Thanks for your help
A - Yes we treat many clients with severe sleep disorders, many of which are
exacerbated by surgeries. The protocols generally involve increasing a waveform that, in addition to helping with sleep, also helps with improving
stress tolerance. However, sleep disturbances can be caused by many
neurological conditions. The exact nature of the dysregulation will be
determined after an initial brainwave assessment. Hormonal factors are often
associated with sleep problems and we commonly see women who experience
these problems after hysterectomy and menopause. Neurotherapy can be very
effective in helping women with these hormonally related sleep
dysregulations. |
Q - I have difficulty falling asleep. The initial incident occured about several years ago. In short, I have been prescribed immovane dose 7.5 mg. 3 at at bedtime. I usally get to sleep for 3 to 4 hours and wake up. I cant get back to sleep so I take another couple. I know that amount I am taking is affecting my memory and I have now a hight tolerance to it. And finally I am getting tired of the metal taste.
A - We see many clients for treatment of sleep disturbance. You are quite
correct, sleep medication does adversely affect cognitive processes. If you
are not close to a neurotherapy practitioner, you may wish to try the
"Harmonic Sleep" CD and the CES unit, both available from the Soundhealth products web-site. Most efficient approach is to see a neurotherapy practitioner,
however. |
Q - I recently heard that you have a CD to assist those who have difficulty sleeping. I didn't find it on your website. Could you tell me about it?
A - All of Dr. Swingle's CDs and more are available at www.soundhealthproducts.com |
Q - Dear Dr. Swingle,
I am doing some research on behalf of my brother who has been suffering from M.E & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for approx 8 years now. Thus far he hasn't made a huge amount of progress.
It has been recommended that he start a course of neuro-feedback - he is wondering how the benefits of this compare with meditation - i.e promoting alpha brainwaves. Are you able to advise ?
Very Many thanks
(name withheld)
A - Neurotherapy is very effective for these conditions. You ask if neurotherapy can be
as effective as medication for increasing Alpha amplitude as a treatment.
Increasing alpha may not be the best strategy for treating these conditions.
Often, particularly with CFS, excessive frontal slow frequency, particularly
slow alpha, is associated with the problem hence treatment is often the
suppression of alpha not enhancement of alpha. However, often in these
conditions we find a deficiency of slow frequency in the back of the brain
associated with poor stress tolerance, poor sleep quality, and the like.
Under this condition a specific slow frequency enhancement treatment
protocol would be appropriate. The first step is to have a brainwave
assessment to determine the exact nature of the problems. Treatment is then
directed at correcting the anomalies found in the assessment. The success
rate of neurotherapy for these conditions is impressive. Please don't hesitate to ask another question, or call our office in Vancouver to book an appointment at 1 (604) 608-0444. You may also find some products helpful at our affiliated website, www.soundhealthproducts.com . Sincerely, Dr. Paul Swingle |
Q - Have you treated anyone for Restless Leg Syndrone? I am in Vernon BC, is there anyone closer and/or how frequently would I have to travel to Vancouver. I also suffer from Depression, Anxiety....thank you
A - Yes we see many clients with RLS. We also find that many clients with RLS
have very poor quality sleep which, in turn, can cause or exacerbate your
depression and anxiety. Before coming for treatment you might want to try
250mg of vitamin B6 just before going to bed. Many clients find that B6
quiets the muscle restlessness allowing for improved sleep. If that doesn't
help, we would proceed with a brain assessment to determine the problematic
areas to be corrected with neurotherapy. Unfortunately, there are no
certified neurotherapy practitioners in your area. |
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