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Neurotransmitter System Refresher
This post covers Small- and Large-Molecule NTs, Ionotropic and Metabotropic Receptors, and Amino Acid, Amine, Peptide, and Lipid NTs.
BioSource Faculty
Aug 5, 202319 min read
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Neuronal Communication Refresher
Neuronal communication is bidirectional, chemical and electrical, and across and outside of classical synapses.
BioSource Faculty
Aug 2, 20239 min read
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Brain Network Refresher
The brain is organized into interactive functional, distributed networks with spatial, temporal, and content-based relationships.
BioSource Faculty
Aug 1, 202326 min read
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Cortex Refresher
This post provides an in-depth review of cortex structure and the functions of critical subregions.
BioSource Faculty
Jul 31, 202316 min read
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Evidence-Based Practice Preview: Part 3
This preview covers Epilepsy, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Panic Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Preeclampsia.
BioSource Faculty
Jun 28, 20237 min read
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Evidence-Based Practice Preview: Part 2
This installment covers Depression, Diabetes, Erectile Dysfunction, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Hypertension, and Low Back Pain.
BioSource Faculty
Jun 28, 20237 min read
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Evidence-Based Practice Preview: Part 1
This installment covers Adult Headache, Alcohol and Drug Dependence, ADHD, Asthma, and Concussion from Evidence-Based Practice.
BioSource Faculty
Jun 27, 20238 min read
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Four Heart Rate Variability Myths
Four HRV myths are Heart Rate Variability Is Bad, Stability Is Good, The Sympathetic Nervous System Plays a Major Role in Short-Term HRV,...
BioSource Faculty
Jun 18, 202312 min read
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Neurofeedback Shows Promise in Treating Traumatic Brain Injury
Neurofeedback is probably efficacious in treating mild TBI (mTBI) symptoms, including memory, attention, and decision-making deficits.
BioSource Faculty
Jun 8, 202310 min read
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Drug Effects on Biofeedback
Drug Effects on Biofeedback
BioSource Faculty
May 24, 20235 min read
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BCIA HRV Biofeedback Certification for Smart People
A concise guide for earning BCIA Biofeedback Certification
BioSource Faculty
May 19, 20235 min read
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Drug Effects on Heart Rate Variability
Reviewing a list of the medications and social drugs your client is currently taking is essential. They can individually and...
BioSource Faculty
May 12, 20237 min read
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BCIA Neurofeedback Certification for Smart People
Neurofeedback is an effective treatment for various conditions, such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, and epilepsy. Neurofeedback can also...
BioSource Faculty
Apr 27, 20235 min read
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Breathing Basics - Part 2: Assessment
Breathing assessment should always precede HRV biofeedback because dysfunctional breathing can frustrate training success. Clinicians may...
BioSource Faculty
Apr 27, 20237 min read
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BCIA Recertification for Smart People
BCIA requires certificants to complete 48 hours of accredited continuing education (30 hours for Senior Fellows) every 4 years that their...
BioSource Faculty
Apr 8, 20232 min read
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BCIA Professional Standards
Professional, ethical standards help educators, researchers, and practitioners anticipate and identify ethical dilemmas, make choices...
BioSource Faculty
Apr 7, 202343 min read
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Strategies for Entering the Field
You are a licensed healthcare provider or optimal performance coach who wants to add biofeedback to your practice but are overwhelmed by...
BioSource Faculty
Apr 2, 20236 min read
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Breathing Basics - Part 1: Anatomy and Physiology
Breathing ensures healthy CO2 levels. The main functions of breathing are gas exchange and acid-base (pH) regulation. The respiratory...
BioSource Faculty
Mar 24, 20236 min read
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Dr. Moss on Mentoring, Supervision, and Consultation
BCIA requires mentoring as an educational process for individuals seeking BCIA certification. BCIA requires clinical supervision for...
Fred Shaffer
Feb 24, 20237 min read
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Zachary Meehan on Childhood Trauma
Events are traumatic when they involve harm or threat of harm to oneself or others (McLaughlin et al., 2014). Childhood trauma is a...
BioSource Faculty
Jan 24, 20237 min read
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