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At the root of all our thoughts, emotions and behaviours is the communication between [[Neurons]] within our [[Brain]]s called [[Brain Waves]]. Brain waves are produced by synchronised electrical pulses from masses of neurons communicating with each other. | At the root of all our thoughts, emotions and behaviours is the communication between [[Neurons]] within our [[Brain]]s called [[Brain Waves]]. Brain waves are produced by synchronised electrical pulses from masses of neurons communicating with each other. | ||
It is important to know that all humans display five different types of electrical patterns or [[Brain Waves]] across the cortex. The brain waves can be observed with an EEG that is a tool that allows researchers to note brain wave patterns. Each brain wave has a purpose and helps serve us in optimal mental functioning. The human brain’s ability to become flexible and/or transition through various brain wave frequencies plays a large role in how successful we are at managing stress, focusing on tasks, and getting a good night’s sleep. If one of the five types of brain waves is either overproduced or under produced in our brain, it can cause problems. For this reason, it is important to understand that there is no single brain wave that is better or more optimal than the others. | |||
Each serves a purpose to help us cope with various situations – whether it is to help us process and learn new information or help us calm down after a long stressful day. The five brain waves in order of highest frequency to lowest are as follows: gamma, beta, alpha, theta, and delta.<ref>[http://mentalhealthdaily.com/2014/04/15/5-types-of-brain-waves-frequencies-gamma-beta-alpha-theta-delta/ Mental Health Daily]</ref> | |||
==Neural Oscillaitons== | ==Neural Oscillaitons== | ||