Different brainwave frequencies and its effect in body
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Across the human cortex there are electrical patterns, or brainwave frequencies. The 5 different brainwave frequencies are delta, theta, alpha, beta and gamma. These frequencies can be viewed with an electroencephalograph, or EEG. An EEG allows medical experts to note electrical activity within the brain and it records various patterns.
o People are in this frequency during restorative/rejuvenating sleep
o They are increased during sleep
o The optimal level of delta waves produces feeling rested after a good night’s sleep, ability to heal, immune system health
o Too little of the delta wave can show itself in the body feeling tired after sleep; meaning the lack of restorative sleeping
o Too much of the delta wave can show itself as learning difficulties, inability to focus/ problem-solve and severe ADHD
THETA WAVE— the theta waves are the next slowest wave frequency and present as daydreams or light sleep. These waves are associated with the ability to feel deep and profound emotion. This wave concerns itself with natural intuition, or creativity. Much like the delta wave, it plays a part in getting restorative sleep, but not as deeply.
o The frequency range of theta waves are 4 Hz to 8 Hz
o People are in this frequency during bouts of heavy relaxation or light sleep
o The optimal level of theta waves allows people to make emotional connections, relax, show their creativity and show their intuition
o Too little of the theta wave can show itself in the body feeling anxious, stressful or having emotional deficits in terms of emotion
o Too much of the theta wave can show itself in the body as ADHD, inability to pay attention, hyperactive nature and impulsive decision-making