Brain Wave Vibration and Serotonin
The following research was presented in June 2008 at the UN Brain Education Conference, New York. And in November 2008 at the 2nd international Brain Education Brain Wave Vibration conference in Osaka, Japan.
Professor Hideo Arita teaches integrated physiology at the Medical school of Toho University, and is a world renowned authority in serotonin research. serotonin is a chemical messenger in your brain that is also called a "happiness nerve cell". serotonin controls adrenalin and dopamine. The more that serotonin is secreted, the happier and the more peaceful a person becomes
In Arita’s experiment, subjects did BWV training three times for 15 minutes. Here is the summary of his results.
1. When BWV is performed, more serotonin is secreted. (Before training: 186 → after training: 210 → One hour after training: 200)
2. When BWV is performed, the alpha wave 2 is increased; this awakens the cerebrum and creates a peaceful state. It is the same kind of brain wave measured when someone sits in meditation.
3. BWV increases brain blood flow, especially in the prefrontal cortex. This indicates more activity in the prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for high-level tasks such as decision-making and social interactions.
4. BWV reduces tension, uneasiness, and fatigue from a level of 6 to 0.
5. BWV increases vitality from a level of 15 to 20 (this is the highest level among experiments on various methods).
6. BWV trains serotonergic nerve cells. When trained daily, the serotonin nerve pathways can change their structure.
The prefrontal lobe that professor Arita emphasised, dominates most of the frontal lobe area and controls creativity, memory, and the power of self-restraint, which are unique to humans. The prefrontal lobe is referred to as "the brain of the brain," "the control centre of the brain" and "the 3rd brain". Pointing to the In Dang acupressure point, Professor Arita said that BWV increases blood flow to the prefrontal lobe.
After the experiment, professor Arita was so impressed that he said it was a miraculous result. He added "If serotonin is secreted this much in only 15 minutes, no matter how much this method costs, it is worthwhile." One needs to train repeatedly for serotonin to keep being secreted.
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