Stress Alters Brain Function

The human brain performs extremely complicated electromagnetic functions and like any other organ the brain may display symptoms of stress. When the brain is stressed, blood flow is redirected to the body for a "fight or flight" response. This redirection of blood flow essentially shuts down centers in the brain responsible for logic and creativity.

Depending on stress level and individual responses the brain may produce blood flow blockages resulting in a loss of synchronization and organization of brain function. Clear thinking becomes difficult. Additional stress results when we blame ourselves for not trying harder and increases when our peers, parents or teachers link our deficits to a lack of intelligence. A cycle of stress, "switching off", and increasingly elevated stress becomes a pattern which is nearly impossible for young minds to change. Subconsciously, the brain "switches off" when presented with new concepts and experiences and learning slows or stops.

Brain Integration Therapy will help children and adults by removing the blockages to blood flow which have been "switched off" resulting in an improved ability to learn.