GABA, or gamma-aminobutyric acidm, is the most important natural neurotransmitter found in the brain. Discovered in 1950, GABA was researched and tested before it ultimately gained the reputation as a chemical that could induce relaxation, analgesia, and sleep. Studies have been conducted, two specifically, regarding the use of GABA and its effect on relaxation and immunity to stress.

The first study was conducted with 13 participants. The study set out to look at the relationship between GABA intake and brain wave activity. The results showed that the GABA had greatly increased brain alpha wave activity within 60 minutes of being orally administered (it had also, in turn, decreased beta waves). These results indicated that GABA not only increased the propensity for relaxation, but, also decreased overall anxiety levels within the experiment’s participants.

The second study looked at participants whom were placed in a “stressed out” mental state. This was done by asking them to cross a swaying bridge. The volunteers were divided into two groups; a placebo group and a group who was administered GABA treatments. Immunoglobulin A (IgA) levels in the saliva were tested throughout the experiment (lgA inhibits relaxation). In the end, it was determined that lgA levels were significantly higher in the group that had received GABA, when compared to the placebo group. The conclusion indicated once again, that GABA could be used as a natural relaxant within 60 minutes of oral consumption.

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The mechanism behind the design of these digital stress relievers is the science of binaural beats.

What are binaural beats?

Experiments in audio stimulation and reaction have determined that when two different sounds of similar frequencies are sent one to each ear, the brain initiates a process called entrainment.

Entrainment is a phenomenon that occurs when the brain automatically adjusts itself to the two different frequencies being piped in, and essentially filters out the difference between the two frequencies to create a new differential frequency or “beat”.

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It was at about this time last year, I felt a twinge in the base of my neck, piercing enough to shatter an eyebrow, and concerning enough to leave the imprint of numbness in the back of my skull. Through obvious concern from the lingering effects which lasted several weeks and melted swelling effects from eardrum to eardrum, I visited a medical practitioner. The sage wisdom and dime-store advice the good practitioner provided did nothing to ease the painful swelling – but it did bring new perspective into how delicate my cranial fluid columns were susceptible to disrupting effects – the wavelengths of my brain were ‘out-of-whack’ – so to speak…

As I mentioned, the pain subsided shortly thereafter, and with a scar of a lost patch of hair as a reminder, I could feel the bouncing waves of stress-free matter beaming back and forth within the confines of synaptic caverns, peaking signal after signal in free, unabated form – my headache had gone away. In my retrospected viewpoint, I attributed the signal fade of free formed brainwaves to stress – the concentrated process of focusing one aspect and area of the brain for long durations of time – stress seemed to infiltrate my guards of protection and penetrated my concentration into one singular point of entity – I had been stressed about my job…

If it hadn’t been for a couple month hiatus from employment, a renewed sense of purpose and a better understanding of money making endeavours, I’m sure a relapsing synaptic effect would have sure knocked on my cranial column by now… Anyways, the purpose of the point I plan to propose is one of obviousness – that our brains and minds are a fragile conglomeration of matter, and if ethereal matters such as one’s employment could cause concern for chaotic shutdown, what could real matters such as wireless wavelengths bring to the concentrated pools of spinal fluid traps and triggers of the mind?

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iDozer Binaural Beat MP3 Downloads have been around for a few years now and have helped millions of people cope with a wide array of issues including complete relaxation. A new wave of binaural beat enthusiasts that have emerged from a demographic – the youth. iDozers is the street term for binaural beats that are used to bring upon a drug like state or a buzzed like state from alcohol depending on the specific binaural beat that you expose yourself to.Digital Drugs are way less harmful than traditionally ingested alcohol or drugs and can help you avoid embarrassing moments during random drug screenings. The issue that most opponents have with recreational drug use is that it can become addictive and send your life into a tailspin destroying your ability to function normally Long, exhausting, work days can drive us to hit the bar after work.

Instead, you can listen to your iDozer MP3 on the way home from work and instantly unwind without having to pay for a beer or two and wait for the buzz to kick it. Before you know it, you’ll be in the comfort of your home fully recharged and ready to truly begin your day. With the iDozer MP3 random drug tests will no longer be a source for anxiety. and you will completely avoid the next day hangover.Just to clarify, iDozers are a part of the Binaural Beat Family.

Authorities have tried to suppress the wide public distribution of these Digital Drugs or iDozers. iDozers are becoming increasingly popular with the youth and the authorities have begun to take note Due to the stigma of doing recreational drugs, iDozers may be heavily restricted in the near future and has become a hot controversial topic on the web.

iDozers and Binaural Beat Therapy are one in the same so, don’t let the propaganda dissuade you from thinking otherwise. The roots of binaural beat therapy began as a venture to create a state of peace within your subconscious to help one deal with addiction, weight loss and anxiety issues. Well, iDozers have simply taken the relaxation aspect to new uplifting heights. The government hopes that this iDozer trend will soon end however, the dawning of the Digital Drug Age should be something to embrace as an alternative to harmful conventional street drugs.

via The IDoser Takes Center Stage on the New Age of Digital Drugs | Discuss Anxiety Blog.

Buddhist Meditation, often referred to as Zen, is the act of mindful concentration. At its core, Buddhist meditation is aimed at developing a deep conscious awareness of your outer surroundings and your inner thoughts and feelings in all your activities and even in your sleep. Practiced in a seated position with the eyes closed, the Buddhist meditation practitioner moves through three stages of cognitive development and awareness: 1) Shamatha; 2) Vipashyana; and 3) Samadhi.

via What Is Buddhist Meditation?.

This is one of my favorite types of self improvement CDs. They are meant to make meditation easy, and they sure do that. Using “binaural beats,” they slow your brainwaves and relax you. All you have to do is put on your headphones and listen. Beats embedded in the background music (or rain, waves, or other sounds) slow your brainwaves into an alpha state or deeper (beta brainwaves, at 14 hertz or above, are the usual in a wide awake state).

They claim to raise your threshold for stress with regular use, and many people say they do just that. They may also help you increase your self awareness. I certainly find them to be a pleasant experience. They clear my mind and take away stress quickly. I also use them to put me to sleep when I need a “power nap.” There is no question that they powerfully affect your brain, and I have experienced and heard of only positive results.

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You know what stress looks like: The sun rises; so do you. Your child suddenly remembers that he needs cupcakes for the school party. The dog has gotten sick in the living room. Your spouse leaves for work in a huff after a pre-breakfast tiff over finances. You leave for work without a report that’s due today. You double back, grab it from the kitchen counter, trip over an Everest of laundry — must we go on?

You know what stress feels like: Your pulse quickens, your lungs squeeze shut, your ears ring, and you wonder if this is the time your head actually explodes. Sensing anxiety overload, your brain orders up a chemical surge that makes your blood vessels narrow, heart race, blood pressure rise, and muscles tighten. Your body is mobilizing to deal with threat.

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Brainwave entrainment is the use of some external stimulus, usually different sounds that a person will hear with stereo headphones, to induce a certain level of brain wave activity. When a person’s brainwave activity is artificially altered by these means, it will subtly shift their awareness and perception.

Using binaural beats is a common and effective method of brainwave entrainment. In order for the binaural beats to be effective, a person must be using stereo headphones so that they can hear a different sound in each ear.

Most of the time, the binaural beats will be embedded underneath the layers of tracks on a song, usually soothing ambient music or soundscapes, so that the person listening can focus on the music and not on the frequencies they are hearing. If you either find or create effective binaural beat audios to listen to in stereo heaphones, the frequencies should blend perfectly into the background, and you should not be able to consciously notice them unless you really try to isolate them.

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Brainwave Entrainment is not new. in fact our ancestors used it in their dances and rituals. They used drums and other types of rhythmic instruments like rattles to create beats which would have a certain effect on those listening.

A very fast beat would whip people into a frenzy to prepare them for battle or any activity which required a lot of energy and enthusiasm. Other slower beats would calm people down almost to a dreamlike meditative state necessary for healing or to implant ideas into the subconscious minds of the listeners.

When we’re awake we are mainly in a state of beta,

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Music is commonly used to help induce certain states and feelings. Some music can make us feel more aggressive, or completely relaxed, and still other types of music can induce feelings of nostalgia.

We also know that music and exercise has been going hand in hand since long before Jane Fonda’s aerobic videos hit the scene. The right music can help produce energy in the body and in the mind simultaneously. Through actual scientific studies researchers have discovered that the frequencies in some music can actually optimize the flow of energy in the body and brain.

Through their studies researchers have been able to demonstrate how most people live their daily lives in a weakened state and not able reach their full potential as a result of several external reasons. They believed that ov

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The big question everyone asks when they first learn about entrainment is “Does it really work?”. The answer is very definitely YES. In fact, the principles of entrainment encompass chemistry, biology, pharmacology, astronomy – well these principles are universal.

via Brainwave Entrainment: A Simple and Easy Technique for Self Improvement.

These incorporate what has been found by scientists and called entrainment which is when different sounds of similar frequencies are sent to each ear. This happens when the brain adjusts to the difference between the two frequencies and attempts to match that different frequency. This is known as a binaural beat and the brain adjusts its wave output to that frequency.

For instance, if the difference in frequencies between the two ears is 15 cycles per second then the brain will match its wave output to that frequency. It has been found that brain waves affect mood, level of relaxation and focus.

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