Neuron Noodles Neuro Feedback and Neuros Psychology Podcast

Introduction

• Hosts: Tech Legend Jak Gunkelman and Dr. Marie Swingle, author of i-Minds.
• Goal: Provide information and promote options for better mental health.
• Support: Supported by listeners and businesses.

Discussion Topics

ADHD/ADD Overview

• Misconceptions: Often thought as slow content up front, can have excess beta.
• Executive Control: Frontal lobes lack attentional and affective regulatory control.
• EEG Analysis: Essential to see what's wrong with the executive control over attention.

EEG Findings

• Beta Spindles: Problematic, can be indicative of ADHD.
• Theta Frequency: Presence of frontal Theta may need methylphenidate.
• Beta Spindles Treatment: Guanosine, combination might require both medications.

Tourette's Syndrome

• Symptoms: Ranges from motor tics to complex vocalizations (e.g., swearing).
• EEG Indicators: Spikes indicative of Tourette's, not necessarily seizures.
• Treatment Example: Use of Lamotrigine (Lamictal) effectively treated tics.

EEG in ADHD and Psychiatry

• Usage: EEG used to guide Neuropsychiatric evaluation.
• Challenges: Neurologists typically focus on epilepsy, not broader psychiatric indicators.

Medications and Treatments for ADHD

• Stimulants: Methylphenidate for Theta excess, amphetamines for Alpha speed-up.
• Non-Stimulants: Guanosine and Clonidine for beta spindles.
• Others: Gabapentin for peripheral nerve pain and reducing beta.

Medication Selection Process

• Often trial and error with medications.
• Importance of EEG: Provides guidance for personalizing treatment options.

Neurofeedback and Evidence-Based Practice

• Brain Futures Initiative: Presents evidence supporting neurofeedback for ADHD.
• Criticism of Pharma Influence: Need for independent evidence-based approaches.

International Perspectives

• Recent Talks: Presentation to international psychiatrists on ADHD/ADD pharmacology.

Notable Remarks

• Personalized Medicine: Emphasis on using EEG to guide treatment.
• Educational Outreach: Efforts to teach neurologists and psychiatrists about EEG usage.

Upcoming Events

• Suisson Summit 2024: A conference with a focus on EEG and neurofeedback.
  • Activities: Fundraisers, raffles, and live streaming for broader access.
  • Objective: Raise funds for students and celebrate Jak Gunkelman's birthday.