De Alpha-Stim® maakt gebruik van het gegeven dat ons lichaam één groot elektrisch systeem is. Onze cellen ontlenen hun energie en veerkracht voor een deel aan elektriciteit. Deze hebben namelijk als eigenschap dat zij zich positief laden ten opzichte van elkaar. Daarnaast communiceren cellen met elkaar door middel van elektromagnetische signalen. Een goede voorziening van deze elektrische krachten in ons lichaam is dan ook van levensbelang zodat ons hele lichaam goed blijft functioneren.

Het exacte mechanisme wat aan de werking van de Alpha-Stim ten grondslag ligt, is nog niet geheel bekend. Uit onderzoek is wel duidelijk geworden dat de microstroom van de Alpha-Stim bepaalde zenuwcellen in de hersenstam activeert. Deze groepen zenuwcellen zijn verantwoordelijk voor de productie van serotonine en acetylcholine. Deze chemische stoffen verspreiden zich zowel door de hersenen als door het ruggenmerg. Door de activiteit van deze groepen zenuwcellen te veranderen wordt de productie van deze stoffen in sommige gebieden geremd en in andere gebieden gestimuleerd. Wanneer de productie van deze stoffen dus ontregeld is, brengt de Alpha-Stim deze weer in balans. Wanneer deze balans weer teruggekeerd is treden gevoelens als kalmte en ontspanning op, neemt de concentratie toe en verdwijnen gevoelens als stress en irritatie. Hoewel deze effecten soms al na een behandeling merkbaar zijn, zullen de veranderingen na meerdere behandelingen langduriger aanblijven en uiteindelijk blijvend zijn. Zonder (of met minder) medicijnen van uw klachten af!

Uit onderzoek blijkt verder dat wanneer er in ons lichaam ergens een stoornis (zoals een verwonding of een ziekte) optreedt, de polariteit in deze regio omdraait ( – wordt + en + wordt -). Hierdoor gaan systemen disfunctioneren omdat de cellen niet meer met elkaar kunnen communiceren. De Alpha-Stim® herstelt de elektromagnetische velden van cellen waardoor de cellen weer met elkaar kunnen communiceren. De natuurlijke balans in het lichaam wordt hierdoor hersteld, wat een positief effect op het genezingsproces heeft. Het gebruik van de Alpha-Stim® bij verstoringen en verwondingen leidt er dan ook toe dat de weefselstructuur zich tot factor 5 maal sneller herstelt. Dit effect is ondermeer aangetoond bij het helen van botbreuken, derhalve wordt er in de medische wetenschap vaak elektriciteit gebruikt voor het sneller laten genezen van een botbreuk.

Op deze site staat ook een ander (goedkoper) apparaat voor craniale elektro stimulatie. De Alpha-Stim onderscheidt zich door de grote gebruiksvriendelijkheid, simpelheid en klantvriendelijke verschijningsvorm. De Alpha-Stim is momenteel zeer populair in de VS!   

Veilig en getest gebruik (met gratis professionale begeleiding)
De Alpha-Stim 100 is een medisch instrument van klasse IIa, type B. Het apparaat is getest door onafhankelijke externe bedrijven en in overeenstemming bevonden met de van toepassing zijnde standaarden voor de veiligheid van medische instrumenten en elektromagnetische richtlijnen. Als u een Alpha-Stim koopt, zullen wij u (indien gewenst) gratis in het juiste (meest effectieve) gebruik begeleiden (telefonisch en/of  via de email).



 

Dit brein stimulatiesysteem met 8 magnetische spoelen (vorm van rTms) zorgt o.a. voor:

-Het verminderen van angsten en het verbeteren van stemmingen.
-Peak Performance met gammatraining (middels 40 HZ magneetstimulatie)
-Spirituele en persoonlijke transformatie. Betere en diepere meditatie.  

Het systeem is ontwikkeld door een neurowetenschapper en wordt geleverd met professionele aansturingssoftware welke gedownload kan worden op een laptop of desktop.
 

Het systeem kan verder in de spirituele ontwikkeling verschillende bewustzijnstoestanden creeren en piek/ verlichtingsmomenten opwekken. Het systeem kan verder worden gebruikt om meer Out of Body Experiences (OBE´s) te verkrijgen, lucide dromen op te wekken of remoteviewing te stimuleren. Ook wordt het toenemen van helderzende gaven, het krijgen van voorspellende dromen etc. genoemd.   

De diepte van meditatie wordt ermee vergroot.  De effecten van yoga en andere vormen van spirituele oefening worden vergroot.

Hoe werkt het systeem:

Het systeem kan worden aangesloten op de PC computer. Het systeem gebruikt 2 geluidskanalen.

Het brein reageert op door het systeem afgegeven magnetische signalen. Er wordt niet gebruik gemaakt van zogenaamde EMF- emissies.

8 spoelen, verdeeld over beide hersenhelften, maximeren de kansen op een spirituele ervaring of positieve bewustzijnsverandering. Sommige mensen geven aan dat het systeem hun leven ingrijpend op positieve wijze heeft veranderd.  

De spoelen kunnen op verschillende locaties worden geplaatst afhankelijk van het gewenste effect. In de (beschermde) software zitten verschillende programma´s.

In het laboratorium hebben vele mensen bewustzijnverruimende, mystieke en spirituele ervaringen gemeld.

Niet iedereen zal exacte dezelfde ervaringen opdoen met het systeem (door verschillen in de hersenstructuur en gevoeligheid), maar 7 jaren gebruikservaringen wijzen uit dat zelfs mensen met een mindere gevoeligheid een behoorlijk stuk op weg worden geholpen.

Diverse EEG signalen welke samenhangen met mystieke/ spirituele momenten zijn opgenomen en worden middels de software vertaald in magnetische signalen die worden afgegeven door de spoelen rond het hoofd. De meeste mensen beginnen na 10 minuten subtiele verschillen te voelen. Na een half uur worden de sensaties over het algemeen nog sterker. De sessies werken het best als de omgeving prikkelarm is (geen andere geluiden of afleiding).

De techniek is gebaseerd op de zogenaamde “Koren (of God) Helmet”. Een technologie welke in verschillende laboratoria is bestudeerd en getest. Er is in de media aandacht aanbesteed in de context van bijna-doodervaringen en veranderende staten van bewustzijn.  De eerste generatie van deze technologie is ontwikeld door Dr. M. Peringer en S. Koren. Het Shakti systeem benaderd de Koren (God) Helmet maar is niet geheel hetzelfde. Op het systeem is wel een programma aanwezig dat de effecten van het experiment met de Koren Helmet benaderd.

Meditatie, yoga en andere spirituele activiteiten kunnen het beste 1 uur NA een sessie worden gedaan voor de meeste effecten. Aangeraden wordt om tijdens een sessie NIET te mediteren. Het is de bedoeling dat een sessie passief wordt ondergaan.  

Het systeem is ook In de VS te bestellen maar houdt dan wel rekening met extra te betalen omzetbelasting, importbelasting en hogere verzendkosten. Door in Nederland bij Neuromanagement te bestellen ben je verzekerd van de laagste kosten.  

Software vereisten

Software vereist: Windows 95 or later ~ Installation without changing the default directory. ~ Internet Explorer V. 4 or later (With JAVA enabled),~ 750mhz or faster processor is suggested.

Requires Windows 98, XP, ME, 2000 and Vista & Windows 7 (Windows 98 may require you to install runtime files)

Intel Macs, equipped with Windows operating system, can run the software for the 8 Coil Shakti.

USING THE SHAKTI SOFTWARE WITH AN EMULATOR UNDER LINUX, UNIX, OR MACINTOSH.

To run the Shakti software under Linux, Unix, or Macintosh, you MUST have an Emulator - a software that runs windows under these alternate operating systems.

MACINTOSH

You will need windows emulator, such as "Virtual PC" or "iemulator"(for MAC). Shakti For windows has been tested using Virtual PC, Version 7

Linux or Unix cannot run the Shakti software without an emulator.

Tested on Windows Vista 32-bit Operating System. Windows VISTA Information:The Shakti Software has been tested with Windows Vista, 32-bit operating system using a Sound Blaster Audigy Card.Shakti was able to perform its functions successfully.The volume was set at 25% of it's total output using the windows sound control.

 Veiligheid

In het laboratorium zijn vele proeven met het systeem gehouden. De systemen zijn veilig in het gebruik.

Aankoopvoorwaarden van het Shaktisysteem:

-gebruik het systeem volgens de aangereikte instructies en programma´s

-gebruik het apparaat niet als u een geschiedenis heeft van Epilepsy, Migraine of als je een beschadigd brein hebt (ongevallen, geboorte etc.).Gebruik het systeem ook niet als u denkt dat u Epilepsy heeft. Laat dit bij twijfel zelf nader onderzoeken.

-als u psychiatrische ziekten of mentale stoornissen hebt wordt ten zeerste aangeraden het (al dan niet) gebruik eerst met de behandelend psychiater/ arts te bespreken. Personen die psychotisch (of op andere wijze labiel) zijn moeten het apparaat niet gebruiken.

-Niet gebruiken als u psychiatrische medicijnen gebruikt.

 -Linkshandigen moeten op een andere wijze gebruik maken van het systeem. Zie de nadere info over “linkshandigheid” op deze site.

-Niet gebruiken als u de Engelse taal niet machtig bent (en de instructies niet kunt lezen).

-Voor gebruik moet u minimaal 18 jaar zijn.

-Niet gelijktijdig gebruiken met andere stimulatie-apparaten (brainmachines, CES, TES etc.) en niet  in combinatie met drugs.

-gebruik alleen de bijgeleverde spoelen

-gebruik het systeem op eigen risico.

Sommige personen hebben lichte hoofdpijn gerapporteerd na of tijdens het gebruik. Deze kan worden verlicht door bv een asperientje te nemen. Probeer een ander programma uit waar je geen hoofdpijn bij voelt.   

The phrase God Helmet was invented by a journalist who wanted to make the article they were writing about the work of Dr. Michael A. Persinger more interesting by giving the Koren Helmet (built by Stan Koren) a more impressive name. Although a very small percentage of Persinger & Koren's subjects did have meetings with God, most of the sessions resulted in other experiences. These have included out-of-body experiences, visions of an infinite 'Void", patterns of light, and a range of other phenomena. Although the name God Helmet is not really accurate (and that's why it's in quotes), it's the only name many people have heard for this kind of apparatus.

These pages will try to explain as much as possible about this device. If you order a Shiva system, you will receive the software needed to do "God Helmet" sessions, as well as the software to do "Octopus" (The apparatus used to elicit psychic perceptions in the laboratory) sessions. The Koren Helmet is the most important research tool in Neurotheology, the science of understanding spirituality, especially the brain's role in religious, mystic and spiritual experiences. Religious and spiritual beliefs are another matter, of course.

This is the first time this type of device has been available to the public, as part of the Shiva Neural Stimulation System.

Note that the Shiva System includes:

• The original Shiva for Windows software (for psychic skills)
• Software for "God Helmet" sessions
• The Shakti software, including the Feelgood session and:
• All sessions for the 2 and 4 coil Shakti systems, and -
• The magnetic signals used for the (now discontinued) Shakti Helmet.

-gebruik het systeem volgens de aangereikte instructies en programma´s

-gebruik het apparaat niet als u een geschiedenis heeft van Epilepsy, Migraine of als je een beschadigd brein hebt (ongevallen, geboorte etc.).Gebruik het systeem ook niet als u denkt dat u Epilepsy heeft. Laat dit bij twijfel zelf nader onderzoeken.

-als u psychiatrische ziekten of mentale stoornissen hebt wordt ten zeerste aangeraden het (al dan niet) gebruik eerst met de behandelend psychiater/ arts te bespreken alvorens over te gaan tot gebruik. Personen die psychotisch (of op andere wijze labiel) zijn moeten het apparaat niet gebruiken.

-Niet gebruiken als u psychiatrische medicijnen gebruikt.

 -Linkshandigen moeten op een andere wijze gebruik maken van het systeem. Zie de nadere info over “linkshandigheid” op deze site.

-Niet gebruiken als u de Engelse taal niet machtig bent (en de instructies niet kunt lezen).

-Voor gebruik moet u minimaal 18 jaar zijn.

-Niet gelijktijdig gebruiken met andere stimulatie-apparaten (brainmachines, CES, TES etc.) en niet  in combinatie met drugs.

-gebruik alleen de bijgeleverde spoelen

-gebruik het systeem op eigen risico.

The device is very simple to use and requires no training. The key component is a 70 mm wheel that rotates on a delicate pivot fueled by your life energy. Simply remove the plastic cover and cup one of your hands around the vitality meter, surrounding it as completely as possible with your fingers and palm. The wheel will rotate as you concentrate.

The switch on the left activates the electronic indicators that show the wheel's speed of rotation (rpm), a measure of your energy level. The two lights display the current rate of revolution and the maximum value achieved since the beginning of the measurement. The beeping sound that you hear as the wheel rotates can be used for biofeedback training or turned off.

The importance of life energy

"Life energy" has long been recognized by many cultures of the world but the physical properties of this phenomenon are still virtually unknown and unexplained. Experience show that a person's "vitality" level influences his/her state of health. Serious illnesses may follow if a low vitality level persist for a long period of time. On the other hand, a person whose bio-energy level is much higher than the average often displays long periods of enhanced physical and mental performances and above average endurance and stamina. The Wheel allows you to check, measure and increase your own vitality level. A persistent low energy level can serve as a warning that illness may be developing.

As you use it, you will soon find that the Wheel's rate of revolution depends on your physical and mental state and fluctuates along with your current fitness level and ability to concentrate. If you are very tired, you can expect a low rate of revolution. As you practice, you will learn how to tune in to the mental state which produces your maximum rate of revolution. This maximum value is the key. It is attained when your mind is in a relatively narrow range between complete relaxation and intense concentration. The easiest way to reach this state of mind, which is similar to a state of meditation, is to listen to your favorite music, imagine doing something you enjoy, or recall happy memories. Your body functions best in this mental state, and the reading is least prone to interference.

You should test both hands separately, and expect different rates for each. The wheel will also change directions as you change hands. With practice you can learn to direct the energy flowing from your body to change the direction of rotation at will.

The Wheel rates your "vitality quotient" or VQ from 0 to 400%. This is a relative value, comparing your measurement to an average of tests conducted on more than a thousand subjects ranging in age from 14 to 60. The average rpm of 6 is equal to a VQ of 100%. Unlike your intelligence quotient, your vitality quotient will differ greatly at different times. Tiredness or nervousness can result in reduced speeds. Other factors also influence your mood and state of mind - and your VQ level. An oncoming illness, weather fronts, cold or high temperatures can all cause your vitality level to be notably reduced. When these influencing factors change, your level should rise back up to normal. Significant variations occur from person to person depending on your build, mentality and lifestyle, so it is necessary to establish your own norm.

If your VQ level has been below 100% for a few weeks, this may not be cause for concern. However, it does give you a warning and an opportunity to work on improving your health and fitness.

The Wheel is normally only able to detect vitality at a short range. However, the VQ level of people with rare ability can be detected even at a distance of hundreds of millimeters. These exceptional individuals, who represent only a small proportion of the population, are able to rotate the wheel simply by pointing their fingers and "shooting" energy at it.

How can you put one of your hands around the vitality meter?

Instructions for use

This device is probably the most serious toy or the most playful serious thing you have ever seen. You can measure and increase your own life energy level. It is very simple to use, you can try it right now without even going through all the instructions.

1. Take off the transparent plastic cover. (First move it a little by pressing it down slightly with your thumb above the "WHEEL" inscription, then lift it carefully so as not to hurt the sensitive bearing of the wheel.)

2. Turn on the device with the switch on the left side. (In the middle position only the LEDs will indicate the rotation number of the wheel. If you move the switch further up, a beeping sound will also be heard.)

3. Put one of your hands around the vitality meter as you see on the pictures above. Try to surround it with your fingers and palm as much as possible. You can touch the device, but be careful not to touch the wheel.

4. Tighten your fingers slightly, relax and concentrate. The sensor wheel will start to rotate with a speed corresponding to your energy level. The electronic indicator will show your vitality level. One LED shows the maximum value you have reached since the beginning of the measurement, the other LEDs show the momentary rotation number of the wheel.

After trying it for a few minutes, you will notice that by using your willpower and being in a different state of mind you can influence the speed of the rotating wheel. It will change directions as you try it with each hand separately. Of course, to understand more precisely what is being measured it is useful to read the instructions. But first, it's worth trying the machine and playing with it for a while.

What is the device used for?

The energy of life has been known for a long time by many cultures of the world but its physics and its features even nowadays are practically unknown and unexplained. One of the aims of this device is that anybody can measure his/her own life energy, or vitality level which affects his/her state of health. Just for now this is the most important factor to us. The energy of life, or vitality, is the "fuel" of our organism and it can lead to serious illnesses if someone has a decreased level of it for a long period of time. On the other hand, the person whose bioenergy or vitality level is much higher than the average, is able to provide significant physical and mental performance for a long time. His/her endurance and stamina levels are above average. By using this device, everybody can check, measure and increase his/her own level of vitality in a most suitable way. This way also, dangerous periods can be felt and avoided in advance. The device helps to prevent illnesses and to make our health better according to our own personality and way of life. If you measure your vitality level regularly, it gives you a valuable personal guidance for your lifestyle: it helps to determine how much sport gives you an optimum vitality level, what sort of food is the best for you, whether have you got enough trace elements in your body, or if your sleeping pattern the best for you.

Usage of the device

The vitality meter should be used as shown above. Care should be taken to place the device only on a horizontal base or table, otherwise, it doesn't function well because the sensor wheel could get caught in the mechanism. If possible, use it only at room temperature. In cold or extremely hot weather, wrong results can be measured. Do not use it in drafty rooms as this can disturb the measuring procedure by turning the wheel without detection or measurement of your bioenergy. Strong light, e. g. sunshine or reading lamp, might disturb the electronic indicator.

The simplest bioenergy or vitality measuring can be done with our hands. Put one of your hands firmly around the device as seen above, tighten your fingers and muscles slightly. Bend your wrist as much as possible. Concentrate for a while and about 30-60 seconds later the wheel will start to rotate, generally in the directions of the fingers. For some, especially for left-handers, it can work the other way around in which case turning in the opposite direction from the fingers will occur.

After a short study we will feel that we can change the revolution number in accordance with our state of mind. It is best to make the first attempts alone without any interference.

We can see then that the revolution number of the wheel is greatly dependent on our fitness and concentrating abilities and always reflecting our present condition. Early in the morning, just after waking up or just before going to sleep, or when we are tired the revolution number and the value of our vitality is low. The greatest values usually can be expected to be measured during the morning period or early in the afternoon. It is very important to find and learn in which mental state you can reach the maximum value of revolution numbers. (We are always interested in this maximum value. It's like weight-lifting where the maximum value of weights you lift shows your capability.) This state can be achieved in between complete relaxation and intensive concentration, in a relatively narrow range. The easiest way to reach this state of mind, which is similar to a meditational state, is if we think about our favourite music or imagine an activity that we would be happy and relieved to do. This is the mental state where our body functions best, and where our problems do not interfere. This is when the greatest energy is generated in us and it shows up clearly in the results. It's worth trying it with both hands separately. Usually we'll experience that the outcome is different, some will find that the revolution number will be higher by trying it with the right hand and others will get higher results by using their left hand.

Don't make measurements too many times and for extended periods of time, vecause it may exhaust you (2-3 times a day for 10-15 minutes at most).

The measured value is called VQ, vitality quotient. This is a comparison value which shows how our actual bioenergy, or vitality level is in comparison with the average. Unlike the intelligence quotient, IQ, where there isn't a great difference between two people (even the measures are not exact), the vitality quotient can be measured objectively and differences can vary greatly. In some cases, the intelligence quotient can be influenced to be different for the same person. Tiredness or nervousness could make the results worse, but experiences show that by listening to pleasant music, the level of IQ might increase. Even more factors can influence the VQ level. (We will return to this in more detail later.) The table underneath shows the evaluation and the comparisons of the vitality quotients at our best form, maximum performance.

Period of incubation of illnesses, nervousness, worries or tiredness, weather fronts, cold weather or great heat strongly decrease the vitality level. But, when these are over, the level should become normal again. The above values correspond to people between the ages 14-60. Large differences could occur depending on your build, mentality and life habits.

Measuring the vitality can be done not only close to the hands (although that is the simplest and the most practical method) but also at the elbows, knees, legs or above the head. This device is only able to detect vitality from a short distance in most cases. But people having exceptional abilities can measure their VQ level even from a distance of some 10 cms. It's enough in these cases if someone looks at the device or "shoots" energy with the fingers towards it and the wheel will start to rotate. This can be achieved by only a few people. (Another device will be developed to measure distant effects which will be a much more complicated one, but simple to use.)

Summarizing the above we can say that the vitality quotient is our vitality value in comparison to the average value. The tests made on more than a thousand people show that the average value is around 6 revolutions/minute. This is what we consider the average persons' vitality level and this is when we say that somebody's vitality is a 100%. The vitality quotient shows the difference from the average, so if somebody's vitality quotient is 150% that means that the measured revolution number is 6x1.5 that equals 9 which is already a value above the average. On the other hand, if someone's vitality quotient is 50% the revolution number is 6x0.5, which equals 3 and this, unfortunately, is under the average. Of course, it is also interesting to measure how long this level can be kept by the individual, because it happens many times that although someone reaches a very high score, he/she will then get tired or, exhausted very quickly. Some people are able to hold a middle or a high vitality level, i. e. revolution number, for a very long time, even for half an hour. But, be careful not to measure yourself for a very long time, because it may exhaust you.

It's not our aim that someone should make measurements very often or all the time with this device, because this can be tiring. The main aim of the device is to offer help in making changes in our life, that will increase our vitality level substantially and help us to be healthier and more competitive. It's not a big trouble if our VQ level falls under 100% for a few weeks. We could be healthy still. It warns us take care of our health and to do as much as we can to bring our vitality at least up to the average level again.

In the following, we will summarize how the vitality can be increased and what effects make it increase or decrease.

How can the vitality be increased?

Let us see, in a nutshell, the most important factors that are affecting the level of our vitality, energy, productivity and competitiveness.

Sleep

Probably the most important and simplest factor although only a few people know and appreciate the real importance of sleeping. Not only the number of hours we spend sleeping is important, but also when we sleep. The measurements we made so far have confirmed the old rule that the most useful is to start sleeping at 9 o'clock at night, or 10 o'clock at the latest, i.e. in the summer when the sun goes down. If we follow this natural ancient rhythm, the habit built into our organism during many hundreds of thousands of years will favourably affect our life. We will be able to rest much more efficiently than if we had started our sleep after midnight and continued to sleep during the day. This natural sleeping rhythm is much more restful and replenishing. The simplest way to improve our vitality level is by re-establishing our resting periods, so it's worth starting with this.

Relaxing exercises

Another very important factor is to learn and use relaxation methods. Very old methods are available to replenish ourselves. The most ancient method may be Indian yoga, but in the Far-East in China methods have also been discovered which replenish us with the combination of breathing and special exercises like Chi-Kung. It's important that after a short period of time we learn how we can bring ourselves into a stress-free status and through this fill our body with energy. This can be done in a very short time, even in few minutes. (Numerous detailed books, descriptions can be found about breathing techniques and meditational states). Medical science or psychology nowadays can separate some functional phases of the brain. On EEG measurements the name of alpha state is used to indicate the mental state of relaxation and energy replenishment. This roughly means that 10-11 Hertz of frequency can be detected in our brain if we examine its electric activity. You can learn how to reach this mental state. For example, a simple easy-to-learn method is Silva's Mind Control. The ideal method could probably be a kind of combination of the mental and breathing techniques and according to our experiences this is the quickest way to replenish. This is the reason why even our posture will make a difference. It is very important to sit with a straight back so that our lungs can fill up with oxygen and allow our oxygen supply to be perfect. Hollow chests, stooping figure will make breathing and oxygen metabolism much more difficult and this will lead to low vitality level.

Sports

Sports are another type of relaxation and breathing exercise. We're also able to improve our vitality level by playing sports. It is important to know, though, that it is not useful all the time or to any extent. We are able to measure at what limit sports will recharge us, and over what extent it will be too tiring, where it decreases the vitality level dangerously by overdoing exercises. Ideal sports are: swimming, reasonable gymnastics, jogging, or tennis if it is done in fresh air.

The above viewpoints have considered the mental techniques and oxygen metabolism, so let us now examine other factors, or circumstances that are effecting our vitality values. A majority of it will depend on our eating and drinking habits.

Vitamins

It is best if you check whether you are getting the right quantity of vitamins. The best way to do this is eating many row fruits and vegetables. Only use artificial products if you are unable to get natural food. Many vitamin supplements are available, you can try and see if your vitality level increases after the intake. Sometimes the lack of one or two vitamins can significantly lower your VQ level which is the easiest to recover by taking these vitamins.

Trace elements

The following problem of nutrition is much more complicated but very important. The question is how to insure the proper supply of trace elements. In our body there are more than twenty thousand enzymes which regenerate our body and help our metabolism. The enzymes are indispensable parts of the process that breaks down food. They use very important trace elements in relatively small quantities to function.

In our food, we usually receive enough of the six main building bio-elements (hydrogen, oxygen, carbon, nitrogen, sodium, and potassium). There is a much greater problem in receiving and integrating the five auxiliary bio-elements (iron, magnesium, calcium, natrium, kalium). Illnesses can occur, for example, an iron deficiency which is quite frequent. Most of all the supply of bio trace elements can be a problem. Modern agriculture produces plants that lack the proper amount of trace elements that our bodies require. Being in favour of quantity rather than quality we receive enough nourishment in quantity, but loose out in trace elements. Industrial environmental pollution destroys our enzymes even if there were enough trace elements in our food. The heavy metals prevent trace elements to build in our body due to this, they are extremely dangerous. It's not enough just to receive the right amount of trace elements but it's also important in what kind of chemical bonds they enter our body. It is by no means all the same how many valences they have and in what compound they are built in.

Unfortunately, our present-day technical civilization produces extremely harmful substances that could end up in our body blocking and making impossible the utilization of important trace elements. As we have already mentioned the enzymes can only function properly if the right quantity (18) and quality of trace elements such as silicon, manganese, cobalt, copper, zinc, selenium, bromine, iodine, bismuth, etc. are available in our body.

But, some heavy metals such as lead, mercury, and cadmium prevent the above-mentioned trace elements from incorporating into in our bodies. They cause disorders in the metabolism and the synthesis of protein doesn't function. So, the build up of lead in our blood decreases the supply of oxygen, and it can cause permanent damage. It is very important to have enough supply of trace elements and vitamins especially for people who live in cities and in an industrial environment because of the air and soil pollution which cause our body to receive too much heavy metals. Unfortunately, in today's vegetables the quantity of heavy metals has increased dramatically. The thermal power stations have polluted the soil in many areas with acid in which case the right amount and right combination of trace elements can not be absorbed in the plants.

Therefore, if our VQ level is less than 100% for a long time, we have to try more trace element supplements for a longer period of time. This will allow the storage of trace elements to refill, and our enzymes and protein synthesis will improve. The quality of our enzymes is extremely important for our body's immune system. The stronger our immune system is, the higher our vitality level will be. We have experienced, during the tests, that people living in big cities and suffering iron deficiency or anemia, had their vitality level often around 50%, but with a proper and successful trace element therapy within a few weeks it rose above the level of 100%.

Good supply of vitamins are also important during a temporary vitamin deficiency. The best results can be achieved by a good supply of vitamin C. Vitamin C deficiency can be resolved within a few days and this can result in 20-30% increase in the VQ level. There isn't a uniform dose to suit everyone, we have to experiment with ourselves to tell which is the best daily dose. It depends on the pollution of our area, on our lifestyle, work load, and eating habits.

This portable, highly versatile yet affordable physiological data acquisition equipment can be used in many applications, including:

• Neurofeedback (EEG biofeedback),
• sEMG, HRV, GSR, TEMP and other types of biofeedback,
• scientific research,
• hi-tech user interfaces.

Optima distinguishes, among other things, by multimodal measurement channels, which functions can be individually selected by a user.

Product highlights

• 4 versatile, low-noise channels enabling measurements of voltage, conductance, resistance and temperature signals. (NO-2 model has 2 channels.)
• a function of each channel is specified by a user (for example 4 x EEG, or EEG + sEMG + GSR + TEMP, or 2 x EEG + 2 x EOG etc.)
• built-in test of electrode-skin impedances and input circuit continuity,
• independent reference inputs for each channel,
• 16-bit resolution of measurements,
• output sample rate up to 2000 sps,
• oversampling (primary sampling rate up to 8000 sps),
• selectable frequency characteristics enable to minimize signal delay or maximize frequency bandwidth,
• 1% accuracy of voltage measurements,
• high immunity to electrical interferences,
• configurable filter of power mains interferences (50/60 Hz or off),
• full galvanic isolation of the subject's body,
• wireless connection to a computer,
• real-time transmission of data to a computer,
• interoperation with various biofeedback applications making possible flexible signal processing and visualization (also in real time), as well as storage in a computer,
• available free computer software for physiological signal recording in EDF (European Data Format) and text files, which can be imported by many applications, such as EEGLAB for Matlab or Excel,
• application programming interface (API),
• device extension with digital signal processor (DSP) executing client-defined algorithms (custom-made option),
• 2 AA battery powered,
• long work without battery replacement,
• indicators of battery, wireless link and measurement input states,
• small size and weight,
• belt clip enabling to wear the device,
• remote upgrades of program in the device (firmware),
• standard Touch Protected 1.5mm measurement connectors (DIN 42802),
• compatibility with virtually all types of routinely used electrodes (AgAgCl, Ag, Au, Sn etc.) having TP connectors, as well as any electrode montage solutions,
• CE mark.

 Optima devices interoperate with BioEra biofeedback software.

Support of BioExplorer flexible biofeedback application.

BrainBay open software supports Neurobit Optima biofeedback equipment.

Prices are excl. tax/ btw.