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Muse and mindlift are the front runners in 2022, then there is divergence, if you want to take things to the next level after starting with either the muse or mindlift. Then go for neurosity crown with divergence. Mindi is best for attention training
Mendi is legit, I have been training for only a couple of days but it works really fast. Cody no offense but most of this stuff you review doesn't work for me but it is nice to find something that does what it promises.The creators don't tell you since they want you to figure it out on your own but oxytocin release is really the key to improving your PFC activity. Thinking about giving charity and counting your blessings will shoot your Mendi results through the roof.
1 more comment lol. I just watched this video for the 3rd time and I am just as hyped and mindblown as ever. I am a huge tech and mental health enthusiast and I am so appreciative of your reviews. I cannot explain it enough.
Thank you for confirming my choice was correct on the Neurosity Crown and the NextMind devices for my field in game development. You have helped me alot to understand the properties of BCI in game development.
Great video! Except now I am even more confused as what would be the best option for me. I suffered a concussion and suffer from post concussion syndrome. The problem I'm now having is that research shows prolonged pcs can be due to lack of blood flow to the brain, there's also studies on how neurofeedback had been helpful in helping you rest. I'm wondering if you're familiar with concussions at all and if you had one you would recommend above the others with that in mind. I have a combination of all things going on, lack of focus, insomnia, slow reaction, memory, I basically have all pcs symptoms
It would probably be best to do neurofeedback done professionally at a clinic rather than trying on one the of the gadgets mentioned in the video. It's important to know that most of these gadgets don't have the ability to map the full brain and only utilize the prefrontal cortex or only one specific area of the brain but the EEG neurofeedback equipment that a clinic has is top of the line that maybe cost more than any of the products he mentioned combined. I did neurofeedback by a professional for the first time a week ago and didn't expect much and even afterward the session i thought i got scamed because i didn't feel like my mental state changed at all but later on that day EVERYTHING FELT BETTER. I suffered from social anxiety, depression, ptsd, adhd and all of those symptoms are now under control. Having said that though i don't feel much of anything not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing but i'd rather feel nothing that how i was previously. If you're still going to get a gadget than get one that maps the full capacity of the brain not just parts and trains all areas because if you don't and go with let's say a MENDI (neurofeedback device that focuses on the prefrontal cortex) the device my hurt your brain rather than help.
Thanks Dr. Cody. Great review. I'm currently using Neuroptimal at home but need to end due to monthly rental cost. What product would you recommend to try as step down replacement. Need to help boost mental health, curb impulsivity, increase focus and improve sleep. Thanks so much
I'm not a brain doc or expert BUT from what I'm gathering from the good Doc, seems like mendi or myndlift may be the way to go! I'm currently saving up for a vielight but mendi is also on my list (I currently own a neuroptimal machine, hapbee, fisher wallace and touchpoint solutions).
Wow! I want all of these! Very interested in what you said about Mendi increasing blood flow to frontal cortex. Sounds promising for those with impulsivity issues perhaps?
Do you ever plan on reviewing the Hapbee? I have the Neorhythm and wanted to know if the Hapbee is actually better like they claim. Thanks for the videos you provide they're really informative!
I can't thank you enough Cody for your help and advice on the technology that you talk about on your channel. I have been searching (your channel) and have not been able to find a review or any information regarding photobiomodulation devices such as the Vielight. I am interested to know what you think of photobiomodulation devices and also if you have had the opportunity to use this technology. Thanks again for what you do.
Thanks for the comment Shane! I have not gotten too deep into the photobiomodulation device niche yet. Thanks for letting me know your interest that will help me decide what to spend time on in the future. Cheers.
Great research Cody, this channel is a lot like picking tech stocks; most will level off, but occasionally you are fortunate enough to find a rocket like MENDI. I would pay 10X the price for MENDI without hesitation it is that good
Love your videos and I totally nerd out to all of this. I own the Hapbee, Neorhythm, and the Muse 2 and enjoy all 3. Question: Have you ever experimented with the so-called "God Helmet" or the Shiva available to consumers. What are your thoughts? Thank you for all the great content and for your expertise! :)
Just discovered your channel last week, Dr Cody. Great content. I have ADHD, autism, and anxiety and have been very interested in these devices for a while now. Still kinda hard to choose. I'm currently on Adderall which kinda helps, but I don't want to be on it forever and I find that my fidgeting gets out of hand along with my focus when my anxiety is high. I'm also interested in going back to exercising and martial arts (specifically judo and BJJ), but have issues with motivation and issues with other people touching me as a result of my autism. Which device would you recommend for me? I know it's hard to find a device to fulfill all my needs for improving my focus, calming my anxiety, and increasing my motivation, but I figured I would ask.
I just randomly found this video and read this comment. It kinda freaked me out because everything you typed is the exact same for me. I'm mildly autistic, ADHD, have anxiety, and also take Adderall to help me focus while working. Do you also have issues with insomnia by chance? I also get startled / upset when people I am not very close with touch me. If there are too many noises in my environment it makes me upset as well and I usually have to listen to music or a video to drown out the noises. I take Trazodone for my anxiety / insomnia, it works well and I suggest you talk to your psychiatrist about it. My anxiety is still present, but much more manageable. If you don't mind me asking, how old are you? I'm currently 26, almost 27.
I have ADHD and I’m most interested in the Mendi device. It’s too bad this youtuber doesn’t answer questions. Seems to be he’s active in comments but doesn’t answer specific questions. Unfortunate.
I just ordered a neorythm - still waiting for it to arrive so I can play around. I was curious are their any apps that let you synchronize the EMF produced by the neorythm with audio/video from the phone (binueral beats etc). Would be great if you could sync EMF + Audio + Video to get a cumulative effect. I have used my phone in VR mode with apps for brainwave entrainment previously
Hey dr Cody. Would you say that the increased flood flow in frontal lobe is associated with more gamma waves? In that case, would you suggest mendi for the sole purpose of increasing concentration and attention? Furthermore ,wouldnt this increase the ability to enter a meditating state faster?
I do think Mendi will increase concentration and attention. I cannot say for sure this will increase Gamma Waves. I believe it would help with meditation!
Hell Vielight is like 3K. 900 for Neurosity seems decent to me lol. Would love to see your opinion on Vielight they've got some decent brain data out using the laser. Could enhance a meditation program.
Excellent channel! More questions. Trying to narrow down a device for my 14 yo with ADD inattentive . Thinking of Mendi vs Focuscalm. Any thoughts please?
Thanks for always breaking it down simply! The amount of info on these devices is overwhelming to your average bear, but you make it easy to comprehend. If you had a sec, would you mind a question? Of all the devices out there what would you recommend to someone w post concussive syndrome (multiple concussions and mild TBI), who also just had 18 consecutive mos of chemotherapy for stage 4. Both issues have wrecked their executive functioning skills, reaction times, balance, memory and emotional\mood stability. Their concussion docs recommended TMS, biofeedback and neurofeedback, said brain waves are off. Insurance won’t cover it, so while they’re figuring that out they wanted to get a device to start something at least. They have a meditation and mindfulness practice established and a very positive outlook, but feel as if their brain is unplugged, it’s sluggish and shuts down when pushed. It’s a brick wall for an over achiever. Any recommendations?
Hi Jaxon, for executive function skills and emotional/mood stability, I would recommend Mendi at this time. Sorry to hear about your health challenges and hope you feel better!
Awesome video! Thank you. I would love to learn about to comparison of professional devices to consumer products. Basically, is it beneficial, to first use Neuroptimal or to first do Neurofeedback with brain mapping with a specialist and then to switch to use at home devices, or are the listed devices already a full substitute for professional devices, as they are just as good by now?
This is a very good question. I think it depends on financial and time commitments. Going in to brick and mortar with professional will be high-end with more money and time spent. I don't think the wearables can fully replace that experience. However you might actually get more benefit from the wearable if you are disciplined and use it regularly at home.
I’ve found working with a specialist has been SOoOoo helpful! I (from my experience) think working in person, and then switching to at home would be better. But obviously a lot more $$
On the After-On podcast (episode 21), Mary Lou Jepsen talks about the future of super low-cost / hi-res MRI technology that her company is developing! BTW, no mention of electric/magnetic stimulation devices (ex. Fisher Wallace's Circadia , NeoRhythm, HUSO Home 2.0, Thync). Do you find those devices may not be worth the price and/or see better options coming soon?
Which one would be good for epilepsy and anxiety. Don’t want to be on medication all my life. I get seizures not a lot but drains me completely for more than a day
Can you recommend a device for people with PTSD and ADD. I've meditated for 40 years and 20yrs EMDR, EFT, NET, counceling, antidepressants, adderall. I'm 66 years old and just ran across your youtube. Thank you for your research and honesty.
Tx for the overview. Good work, as always. One remark, however: I've heard that Muse is not very conducive when it comes to achieve really 'deep' meditation (which might show up on gamma). While this may be a bit much to ask from a consumer device, I still would have appreciated some words on that. Will Muse alone help to achieve deep meditation states?
I've been using Muse for many years to achieve deep meditation states, but not in the conventional way. Rather I, and many others including Dr. Cody use a third party app to track brainwaves. However, I feel strongly that you need to be supported in a meditation group or with a teacher to do this work. It's very difficult to do on your own. But once you have those in place, Muse can be a helpful tool for tracking and seeing state shifts.
Hi Dr. I have a child whit autism, she do not speak , and have seizures one or two on the year (she is controled whit medication) my question is if there are something for try to understand his brain, and emotions, whit something that reeds his brain. Do you recomend some devices? or something? please help me, i want to understand my child, she is 14 years old....thanks for your atention. Jorge Luis
Hi Cody. Thank you for your on-point video! I am been a fan of BCI since the early days of emotiv epic. I didn't have much success with the epoc's wet sensors so I purchased the insight when it was available. No luck with the insight because the dry sensors break almost instantly. I have tried nuerosky, mindplay, mindset, focusband, and muse. Muse has been the most functional consistent of the devices I mentioned above! I purchased mind workstation and I was excited about using a brain band with it. Mind workstation only works with nuerosky and emotiv. Do you know of any programs like mws or np3 that work with muse? Thank you for your time! Smile
No evidence yet for increasing SIZE of prefrontal cortex that I am aware of. But we do have evidence that Mendi increases prefrontal cortex blood flow while the device is on.
Thanks man I really appreciate you sharing. Your wisdom I used to develop for the neural sky a long time ago. I created a game but I never released it. It didn’t seem like that the fault meditation and attention readers was really accurate and I just now got around to putting the finishing touches on the game to release it. Hopefully, since this is about a decade later, I can buy some of the things you suggested, and make some really good software as I am now professional software engineer, instead of a hobbyist. I’m going to re-look into this field of technology. Thanks.
Hi Dr. Cody, thank you for such informative videos. Due to the detail of these videos I am personally considering adding one of these devices to my mental health toolkit. I have an inquiry that I hope you can help with. I am looking for a comprehensive study(s) on basically all of the wearables that help assist in the treatment of anxiety. AKA I am looking for a very broad comparison across this rapidly growing industry. Do you know of any such resource? Any feedback is greatly appreciated.
Hey @Cody Rall MD with Techforpsych! Thanks so much for making these videos. Might you have any recommendations or guesses on which device(s) might be best to help with OCD (any compulsive behavior) OR schizophrenia?
I’m comin in in 2024. Using the Neuromyst Pro. It’s affordable with tDCS and tACS and with several montages for mood, focus, meditation, sleep, learning, memory, etc.
Hi Dr. Cody, how do these devises compare to peak brain institute or think interfaces? Are these so incredibly expensive because a practitioner is interpreting/altering them instead of a software? If yes, is the software comparable to a clinician's input/support? From what I gathered from your videos you can also use the software devices like mendi/myndlift/muse with a guidance from a practitioner which might be a hybrid of both? Thanks in advance.
Hi Cody-- Could you reccomend a product for chronic pain? I used to go into a clinic to get biofeedback done and it was def helpful with reducing my pain, looking for an option that I could use at home. Thanks!
great vid. good info. big thanks. waiting for my mendi. had trouble with emotive. The app missing would be the optibrain that I work with very easy to use. less costly than the myndlift.
i was wanting to get a muse 2 or muse S. can you get a lot of useful features without paying for the premium subscription? Does it just get you more meditations or does it limit features you can use?
Thank you so much for your work, Dr. Cody. I've started using Muse S a week ago. After watching this video and learning about blood flow enhancement to the frontal lobe, I have a question. As someone who suffers from chronic hypervigilance, sleep defiance, and worsening ADHD symptoms, will MyndLift + Muse S be more effective than Muse S + Mendi in enhancing my daytime focus and nighttime relaxation? Thanks a lot.
@MAKEDA thanks for your reply. For sleep defiance, I meant fighting my biological urges, even when my body signals me to sleep, I keep staying up. I suffer from PTSD and hyper-vigilance.
I could be mistaken, but it looks to me like MyndLift is only available with guidance from a therapist. So if you can afford that, you can probably afford the Mendi.
Im wondering the same thing! I am doing in-office clinical training but is $400 per week. Looking for something cheaper for continuing now that I have a very good baseline!
I got both 😳 I’m happy to share an update once I’ve been doing Myndlift for a while. I love the Mendi so far!! Both are cheaper than my in office neurofeedback. I did make significant progress In Office but couldn’t afford it anymore. I feel like Mendi is amazing for the price!
Thanks Cody, it is real great to see your overview of the different wearables. I have both a Muse S Gen 1 and Gen 2. I am dedicating the Gen 2 to sleep, because I always want to have a fully charged unit ready for meditating. Also owners of a Muse S Gen 1 get a really price on buying a Gen 2. It actually cost me less than my original Gen 1. The only think I have reservations for using the Muse S for sleep is: if you have a fever and sweat, it gets wet.
Nice to hear someone who bought Muse S Gen 2 since I don't see reviews about it on RUclips. I also want to buy it for sleep tracking. However, the 10 hours of battery life is worrying me. It should have been more. Ok, in general you are expected to sleep 8 hours a day but sometimes, some days due to work, I don't sleep at all and the next day I recover it sleeping more than 10 hours and Muse 2 Gen 2 will fail to record it.
The module is pretty small, I don't know how much battery life they can really pack into it. I guess a lot of phones last longer right? Interesting point you bring up Yildiray. I wonder if it's too expensive to put in a longer lasting battery for their price point.
@@CodyRallMD Continuity is one point that I value in wearables. For example, among devices that measure heart rate with the method of PPG rather than ECG, Apple Watch is by far the most accurate one. In this regard, we can say all the other devices are gimmick since their error rate is huge. However, Apple watch lasts only 18 hours and you cannot even wear it and measure your heart rate a whole day. For this kind of wearables, there are three workarounds. They can either use a swappable battery (like in consumer drones), they can implement fast charging (like in some smartphones, 100% full charge in less than 30 min) or they can be charged while wearing it (like in Whoop strap 4). However, none of these workarounds apply to Muse S for sleep tracking. It should be an uninterrupted continuous measurement. Muse S gen 1 and gen 2 don't differ in terms of battery life. So I guess the development team didn't consider an improvement in this area.
Will be waiting to hear the reason why Dreem left the consumer market. I wish I had the Dreem 2 for sleep tracking. Also disappointed to hear Emotiv's poor product support. I was planning to buy Epoc X since it offered the most EEG channels (14) at no sky-high prices. But found out in this video that they do sell the raw data at sky-high prices. I mean it is a poor strategy in the wearable industry to sell a product and do not give the full access to personal raw data. Without the data, the device is useless I think. Whoever invented to double-charge the customer, it is not a smart idea.
Yes Yildiray, I agree. I think Neurosity is really smart for not charging access to the raw EEG. I think a lot of companies have underestimated how many people want access to the raw data, and not abritrary measures like "calm" or "attention". I think we will see the Dreem team back again within a year or two. I'll keep trying to get more information on what their next move is going to be.
@@tahirahmed33 Yeah but it is kind of black market They ask more than its original price for a used product. And also companies are not in general willing to keep up their support for discontinued items. So it is not a good way to go.
As a young reasercher from Poland I can confirm Emotiv's poor service quality. I was using Insight for my studies but there was no response for my asking how to access the raw data and how to process them. I was on my own with my study. So after I finished I canceled my monthly subscription and I'm not intending to come back. I'm happy there are more and more solutions on the market.
Which one would you recommend for an ADHD and Anxious brain? I am recently started to use Stimulants, however, I don’t want to go that high in Dosing if one of this can help me combine with my Stimulant I think it would help me very well for school.
@@CodyRallMD Great will look forward to that, nearly ordered one but am holding out until I see what it can really do, no reviews of it on RUclips yet except from the company itself.
@@CodyRallMD oh thank you Cody! I have a question. So i work in tech and from home atm. I am unhappy with my ability to focus on a task. Often i will procrastinate and get distracted. Do you think Myndlift/muse will be more helpful or Neurosity Crown?
thanks dr Cody, great review. couple years ago you inspired me to buy muse2. Although i'm not practicing it daily, i do think about it a lot. Would it be crazy to make those sensors transceivers and couple such devices through an app? 4 example a puppy and a trainer. if they are brain waves, another brain could be a better interpreter of those waves, than an algorithm. Anyway, it seems falsifiable in a relatively chip setting.
Thanks ethr0g, I'm actually having trouble understanding your idea. You mean couple multiple devices together for interpreting other people's brainwaves?
My 91 year old neighbor that I care for has dementia. I'd love to help ease any symptoms he has. What device do you think would make the most difference with him? My main concern is keeping his agitation low so he doesn't become disruptive at the care home. Thanks!
Hi Cody, I found your video online. Actually I'm looking for something which could help my 4-year-old son with some of the symptons like not able to focus and always being too excited and not able to calm down. Could you introduce something which is recommended for a kid? thanks
I have owned a Muse 2 for almost 4 years, and I like it. The ability to track HRV at the same time as meditation really interests me. Are any of these devices safe to wear while sprinting or practicing martial arts? Would a beanie affect the use of Mendi, due to heat retention?
Thank you for what you said about EMOTIV. I have been an EMOTIV EPOC dev user and it has been biggest waste of money. 4k for very closed system. OpenBCI has been good for me since.
I'm crying that Dreem is gone. I'm in a country where they allowed stimulations, I think I sleep a lot better with it when it breaks I will not be the happiest camper.
What is the best real time brainwave reader out there. For my goals, I need to know what wave I am in and what the activity looks like on the fly, (not averaged). What is your recommendation with those goals?
Cody, do you think Crown and Muse S can be worn at the same time ? They have non-overlapping EEG channels, (AF7-AF8-TP9-TP10 for Muse S with FPz reference and CP3-C3-F5-PO3-PO4-F6-C4-CP4 for Crown with T7-T8 reference). Will the signals interfere ? Have you tried it ?
Yes I think they could! I don't think the signals would interfere. I'll have to try it. Why would you want to combine both of them though? Track more EEG locations while meditating with the Muse app?
@@CodyRallMD Sometimes I play online chess. Sometimes I perform very well and sometimes very poor. When I ask myself what changed and I played this way, I have no definitive answer. Can I quantify my performance looking at the raw EEG signals ? I don't know. Maybe ? The more channels I measure, the better the resolution of a feedback I get from my brain. I have no idea what to do with Muse S. We'll see. Just ordered.
I just canceled my order for the Emotive. You needed to be able to connect to their service just to get the free software. what happens when that service goes away? Very polite customer service though.
So 2 questions. 1.What is the best and most accurate sleep tracking EEG device that is affordable and available now that the Dream 2 is no longer an option? 2. Where can I still get a Dream 2 in New condition if that's even possible? Thanks All!
Would be nice if you could compare the "roxiva rx1" with the "liba slim", the "kasina mind media system" and the "lumenate app" ? (For the app you should use a tripod or similar)
The Muse S headband still has problems. My first one wore out in 2 weeks, cracking signal loss. Muse sent me a replacement, which I took treated extremely carefully. It wore out in 3 weeks. Completely lost the "right ear" signal. So disappointing. With Muse S and Dreem 2 out of the picture, what is the *next* best device for sleep tracking?
Thanks for info. Any of these devices for ADHD treatment? My son did more than 50 hours full session clinical neurofeedback very expensive but the results are semi ok. Any in home treatment by these devices would you recommend? Thanks
Which one would you recommend for treating neurological issues to do with vagus nerve ? I have a chronic cough which is usually treated with neurogenic drugs. Thanks for any tips !
There's are ways to move your face/head/neck that stimulate the vagus nerve- also certain kundalini breathe work exercises AND jill Miller teaches a way to stimulate the vagus nerve with her courageous ball.
Ive really wanted to try one of these devices for a while, but I cant afford it. Do you have an old one you don’t use that much anymore that I could buy off of you?
@@CodyRallMD I would certainly be interested in that. 😁 Sounds like the beginnings of a neurological revolution. Here's an idea that may make it useful for both parties: 1. Set maximum one month trial/rental period. 2. Create a coupled device-specific/desired-outcome training regimen to be followed by renters. 3. After each session, renters fill out and send you a qualitative post-session assessment, and/or send you "session results" data recorded by the device, (where applicable). 4. After the rental/trial period, you will have--at a minimum--session data that may be beneficial for _________. As for the users, two potential benefits exist: They'd have an opportunity to potentially experience long-awaited neurological benefits, AND evaluate the effectiveness--or lack thereof--of devices, sufficient to warrant their purchase of one. I think that, to the extent that such devices are both effective and scientifically legitimate, any effort (such as a rental/trial program) that removes barriers to accessing such technologies can only bring MORE interest/validity/support/funding to this domain. This rental idea could help bring (effective) neural devices out of the shadows and into the mainstream, laying the groundwork for a neurological revolution. 🙂
@@CodyRallMD I would definitely be interested in a rental program!! The only one Im considering buying is NeoRhythm, solely because they have an option where you pay it off for around $50 monthly. Hopefully others start doing the same thing.
Hi Dr Rall, do you offer 30 min consultation sessions that I can pay you for? I am looking for someone who is very familiar with all of these products before I spend money on them. Im researching devices as little as $200/300 for neorhythm all thr way up to $10,000 for the Neuroptimal. I just finished $4,000 neurostimulation treatment and I want something Incan do at home that works for my needs.
dr. Cody, first of all thank you for introducing me to the neuro hacking space...i possess and use some of these device with profit but next to launch SENS.AI headset should be a game changer!! Check it out and review when time is right. Also help us understand Shiva system, thanks.
So if you're a financial trader trying to improve your performance and monitor your emotional/physical state in conjunction, you would recommend the mendi or flow calm device vs the Muse 2? Thanks!
Hi Cody...Can it increase IQ? I read on google that Studies have shown that I.Q. scores generally raise 10 to 20 points after training. This is not because neurofeedback makes people smarter; it simply helps their brains become more efficient and flexible. It`s possiblef from 120-5 IQ increase IQ 20 points?? what headphones would you recommend?
All I want is to be able to track raw brainwave data during my usual meditation. Which one is best for that? I don't need any built in meditation programs, etc.
Neurosity sounds great until you say all the agencies that are interested. I don’t trust any of them and I worry with all of these products who knows way too much about my brain. Even if I decide I trust it now, there’s no control over who may buy it in the future.
Sorry, I did emails to people on the wait list back in August but the first two groups (Sep-Dec and Jan-March) filled within an hour. If you want to reserve for the March 2022 group, email me at hello@techforpsych.com and we can hold your spot with a deposit.
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Muse and mindlift are the front runners in 2022, then there is divergence, if you want to take things to the next level after starting with either the muse or mindlift. Then go for neurosity crown with divergence.
Mindi is best for attention training
Great summary!
Mendi is legit, I have been training for only a couple of days but it works really fast. Cody no offense but most of this stuff you review doesn't work for me but it is nice to find something that does what it promises.The creators don't tell you since they want you to figure it out on your own but oxytocin release is really the key to improving your PFC activity. Thinking about giving charity and counting your blessings will shoot your Mendi results through the roof.
You are awesome Cody, have a great 2022
Thank you A Singh!
Thank you for your review, Dr. Cody! We're happy to hear your clients have been loving the Myndlift experience!
Loving it! Thanks for the comment.
I just received my Mendi. Looking forward to seeing how it can help
Great Mirjam, hope it helps!
I really appreciate your review and thank you for the video! I don't know why this isn't more popular!
Thanks Johnny. Share and it will be! :)
1 more comment lol. I just watched this video for the 3rd time and I am just as hyped and mindblown as ever. I am a huge tech and mental health enthusiast and I am so appreciative of your reviews. I cannot explain it enough.
Thank you for confirming my choice was correct on the Neurosity Crown and the NextMind devices for my field in game development. You have helped me alot to understand the properties of BCI in game development.
You're very welcome Joey
Great video! Except now I am even more confused as what would be the best option for me. I suffered a concussion and suffer from post concussion syndrome. The problem I'm now having is that research shows prolonged pcs can be due to lack of blood flow to the brain, there's also studies on how neurofeedback had been helpful in helping you rest. I'm wondering if you're familiar with concussions at all and if you had one you would recommend above the others with that in mind. I have a combination of all things going on, lack of focus, insomnia, slow reaction, memory, I basically have all pcs symptoms
It would probably be best to do neurofeedback done professionally at a clinic rather than trying on one the of the gadgets mentioned in the video. It's important to know that most of these gadgets don't have the ability to map the full brain and only utilize the prefrontal cortex or only one specific area of the brain but the EEG neurofeedback equipment that a clinic has is top of the line that maybe cost more than any of the products he mentioned combined. I did neurofeedback by a professional for the first time a week ago and didn't expect much and even afterward the session i thought i got scamed because i didn't feel like my mental state changed at all but later on that day EVERYTHING FELT BETTER. I suffered from social anxiety, depression, ptsd, adhd and all of those symptoms are now under control. Having said that though i don't feel much of anything not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing but i'd rather feel nothing that how i was previously. If you're still going to get a gadget than get one that maps the full capacity of the brain not just parts and trains all areas because if you don't and go with let's say a MENDI (neurofeedback device that focuses on the prefrontal cortex) the device my hurt your brain rather than help.
@@yugiohmane4716so helpful!!! Do you know of a home device that can map all of the brain?
Thanks Dr. Cody. Great review. I'm currently using Neuroptimal at home but need to end due to monthly rental cost. What product would you recommend to try as step down replacement. Need to help boost mental health, curb impulsivity, increase focus and improve sleep. Thanks so much
I'm not a brain doc or expert BUT from what I'm gathering from the good Doc, seems like mendi or myndlift may be the way to go! I'm currently saving up for a vielight but mendi is also on my list (I currently own a neuroptimal machine, hapbee, fisher wallace and touchpoint solutions).
Wow! I want all of these! Very interested in what you said about Mendi increasing blood flow to frontal cortex. Sounds promising for those with impulsivity issues perhaps?
Whats the name of the lamp?
@@eespinal1979 roXiva
Yes exactly! I think it's going to be my top recommendation for focus and impulsivity problems.
This was a great review. I cannot find a review from you on Versus. Do you recommend them?
Do you ever plan on reviewing the Hapbee? I have the Neorhythm and wanted to know if the Hapbee is actually better like they claim. Thanks for the videos you provide they're really informative!
I have been meaning to, but keep getting side-tracked by other projects. I need to bump it up my priority list. Thanks for the comment!
Thanks, this is a fantastic overview!
(And yes emotiv does indeed have horrific customer service/support.)
Thanks Dave! I've noticed that Emotiv responds better to business to business research/projects than individual consumers.
I can't thank you enough Cody for your help and advice on the technology that you talk about on your channel. I have been searching (your channel) and have not been able to find a review or any information regarding photobiomodulation devices such as the Vielight. I am interested to know what you think of photobiomodulation devices and also if you have had the opportunity to use this technology. Thanks again for what you do.
Thanks for the comment Shane! I have not gotten too deep into the photobiomodulation device niche yet. Thanks for letting me know your interest that will help me decide what to spend time on in the future. Cheers.
@@CodyRallMD i am too interested in photobiomodulation.
I am waited of my sens.ai that looks promising
Great research Cody, this channel is a lot like picking tech stocks; most will level off, but occasionally you are fortunate enough to find a rocket like MENDI. I would pay 10X the price for MENDI without hesitation it is that good
That's awesome. Did you get really good results with Mendi?
Thats great! A vielight is next on my list, but mendi after that!
Love your videos and I totally nerd out to all of this. I own the Hapbee, Neorhythm, and the Muse 2 and enjoy all 3. Question: Have you ever experimented with the so-called "God Helmet" or the Shiva available to consumers. What are your thoughts? Thank you for all the great content and for your expertise! :)
Thanks for watching and the support Matt! I haven't tried the God helmet yet but I've had several requests and will look into it!
Omg pls do a video on the god helmet! Looks so interesting!!!
Have you tried it
Hi Cody, have you done a video on the NeuroOptimal device? I am very interested on your thoughts? Cheers!
Just discovered your channel last week, Dr Cody. Great content.
I have ADHD, autism, and anxiety and have been very interested in these devices for a while now. Still kinda hard to choose. I'm currently on Adderall which kinda helps, but I don't want to be on it forever and I find that my fidgeting gets out of hand along with my focus when my anxiety is high. I'm also interested in going back to exercising and martial arts (specifically judo and BJJ), but have issues with motivation and issues with other people touching me as a result of my autism.
Which device would you recommend for me? I know it's hard to find a device to fulfill all my needs for improving my focus, calming my anxiety, and increasing my motivation, but I figured I would ask.
I just randomly found this video and read this comment. It kinda freaked me out because everything you typed is the exact same for me. I'm mildly autistic, ADHD, have anxiety, and also take Adderall to help me focus while working. Do you also have issues with insomnia by chance? I also get startled / upset when people I am not very close with touch me. If there are too many noises in my environment it makes me upset as well and I usually have to listen to music or a video to drown out the noises. I take Trazodone for my anxiety / insomnia, it works well and I suggest you talk to your psychiatrist about it. My anxiety is still present, but much more manageable. If you don't mind me asking, how old are you? I'm currently 26, almost 27.
Also curious about pick for ADD to improve focus/attention, executive function/discipline
Vielight Duo
I have ADHD and I’m most interested in the Mendi device. It’s too bad this youtuber doesn’t answer questions. Seems to be he’s active in comments but doesn’t answer specific questions. Unfortunate.
Thank you for creating this video.
I just ordered a neorythm - still waiting for it to arrive so I can play around. I was curious are their any apps that let you synchronize the EMF produced by the neorythm with audio/video from the phone (binueral beats etc). Would be great if you could sync EMF + Audio + Video to get a cumulative effect. I have used my phone in VR mode with apps for brainwave entrainment previously
Great suggestions, just re-bought the muse... I had the Flowtime, there is not much done with Flowtime YET...
Hey dr Cody. Would you say that the increased flood flow in frontal lobe is associated with more gamma waves? In that case, would you suggest mendi for the sole purpose of increasing concentration and attention? Furthermore ,wouldnt this increase the ability to enter a meditating state faster?
I do think Mendi will increase concentration and attention. I cannot say for sure this will increase Gamma Waves. I believe it would help with meditation!
Hell Vielight is like 3K. 900 for Neurosity seems decent to me lol. Would love to see your opinion on Vielight they've got some decent brain data out using the laser. Could enhance a meditation program.
I tried the vielight at a clinic near me end of last year. It really worked out my brain, and now I'm dying for my own vielight!!!
Excellent channel! More questions. Trying to narrow down a device for my 14 yo with ADD inattentive . Thinking of Mendi vs Focuscalm. Any thoughts please?
Thanks for always breaking it down simply! The amount of info on these devices is overwhelming to your average bear, but you make it easy to comprehend.
If you had a sec, would you mind a question? Of all the devices out there what would you recommend to someone w post concussive syndrome (multiple concussions and mild TBI), who also just had 18 consecutive mos of chemotherapy for stage 4. Both issues have wrecked their executive functioning skills, reaction times, balance, memory and emotional\mood stability.
Their concussion docs recommended TMS, biofeedback and neurofeedback, said brain waves are off. Insurance won’t cover it, so while they’re figuring that out they wanted to get a device to start something at least.
They have a meditation and mindfulness practice established and a very positive outlook, but feel as if their brain is unplugged, it’s sluggish and shuts down when pushed. It’s a brick wall for an over achiever. Any recommendations?
Hi Jaxon, for executive function skills and emotional/mood stability, I would recommend Mendi at this time. Sorry to hear about your health challenges and hope you feel better!
Awesome video! Thank you. I would love to learn about to comparison of professional devices to consumer products. Basically, is it beneficial, to first use Neuroptimal or to first do Neurofeedback with brain mapping with a specialist and then to switch to use at home devices, or are the listed devices already a full substitute for professional devices, as they are just as good by now?
This is a very good question. I think it depends on financial and time commitments. Going in to brick and mortar with professional will be high-end with more money and time spent. I don't think the wearables can fully replace that experience. However you might actually get more benefit from the wearable if you are disciplined and use it regularly at home.
@@CodyRallMD thank you for your reply!
I’ve found working with a specialist has been SOoOoo helpful! I (from my experience) think working in person, and then switching to at home would be better. But obviously a lot more $$
On the After-On podcast (episode 21), Mary Lou Jepsen talks about the future of super low-cost / hi-res MRI technology that her company is developing!
BTW, no mention of electric/magnetic stimulation devices (ex. Fisher Wallace's Circadia , NeoRhythm, HUSO Home 2.0, Thync). Do you find those devices may not be worth the price and/or see better options coming soon?
Which one would be good for epilepsy and anxiety. Don’t want to be on medication all my life. I get seizures not a lot but drains me completely for more than a day
Did you found any ?
Can you recommend a device for people with PTSD and ADD. I've meditated for 40 years and 20yrs EMDR, EFT, NET, counceling, antidepressants, adderall. I'm 66 years old and just ran across your youtube. Thank you for your research and honesty.
For Focus I would go with a Mendi. For improving relaxation, I would go with Muse or NeoRhythm. Hope that helps Linda :D
@@CodyRallMD Thank You
Tx for the overview. Good work, as always. One remark, however: I've heard that Muse is not very conducive when it comes to achieve really 'deep' meditation (which might show up on gamma). While this may be a bit much to ask from a consumer device, I still would have appreciated some words on that. Will Muse alone help to achieve deep meditation states?
I've been using Muse for many years to achieve deep meditation states, but not in the conventional way. Rather I, and many others including Dr. Cody use a third party app to track brainwaves. However, I feel strongly that you need to be supported in a meditation group or with a teacher to do this work. It's very difficult to do on your own. But once you have those in place, Muse can be a helpful tool for tracking and seeing state shifts.
Hi Dr. I have a child whit autism, she do not speak , and have seizures one or two on the year (she is controled whit medication) my question is if there are something for try to understand his brain, and emotions, whit something that reeds his brain. Do you recomend some devices? or something? please help me, i want to understand my child, she is 14 years old....thanks for your atention. Jorge Luis
Great vid! What do you think of spect technology? Cheers!
Hi Cody. Thank you for your on-point video! I am been a fan of BCI since the early days of emotiv epic. I didn't have much success with the epoc's wet sensors so I purchased the insight when it was available. No luck with the insight because the dry sensors break almost instantly. I have tried nuerosky, mindplay, mindset, focusband, and muse. Muse has been the most functional consistent of the devices I mentioned above! I purchased mind workstation and I was excited about using a brain band with it. Mind workstation only works with nuerosky and emotiv. Do you know of any programs like mws or np3 that work with muse? Thank you for your time! Smile
Excellent info Dr Cody. if Meditation with Muse can increase Prefrontal Cortex Size same Mendi ?
No evidence yet for increasing SIZE of prefrontal cortex that I am aware of. But we do have evidence that Mendi increases prefrontal cortex blood flow while the device is on.
Thanks man I really appreciate you sharing. Your wisdom I used to develop for the neural sky a long time ago. I created a game but I never released it. It didn’t seem like that the fault meditation and attention readers was really accurate and I just now got around to putting the finishing touches on the game to release it. Hopefully, since this is about a decade later, I can buy some of the things you suggested, and make some really good software as I am now professional software engineer, instead of a hobbyist. I’m going to re-look into this field of technology. Thanks.
Hi Dr. Cody, thank you for such informative videos. Due to the detail of these videos I am personally considering adding one of these devices to my mental health toolkit. I have an inquiry that I hope you can help with.
I am looking for a comprehensive study(s) on basically all of the wearables that help assist in the treatment of anxiety. AKA I am looking for a very broad comparison across this rapidly growing industry. Do you know of any such resource? Any feedback is greatly appreciated.
Hey @Cody Rall MD with Techforpsych! Thanks so much for making these videos. Might you have any recommendations or guesses on which device(s) might be best to help with OCD (any compulsive behavior) OR schizophrenia?
I’m comin in in 2024. Using the Neuromyst Pro. It’s affordable with tDCS and tACS and with several montages for mood, focus, meditation, sleep, learning, memory, etc.
Hi Dr. Cody, how do these devises compare to peak brain institute or think interfaces? Are these so incredibly expensive because a practitioner is interpreting/altering them instead of a software? If yes, is the software comparable to a clinician's input/support? From what I gathered from your videos you can also use the software devices like mendi/myndlift/muse with a guidance from a practitioner which might be a hybrid of both? Thanks in advance.
Hi Dr. Cody. Have you done a review of vielight?
Hi Cody-- Could you reccomend a product for chronic pain? I used to go into a clinic to get biofeedback done and it was def helpful with reducing my pain, looking for an option that I could use at home. Thanks!
great vid. good info. big thanks. waiting for my mendi. had trouble with emotive. The app missing would be the optibrain that I work with very easy to use. less costly than the myndlift.
Thanks. I need to do an optibrain review!
Opti Brain have brain mapping?
i was wanting to get a muse 2 or muse S. can you get a lot of useful features without paying for the premium subscription? Does it just get you more meditations or does it limit features you can use?
Thank you for this. Where can I find any trainings you offer? I'm technologically challenged and want to heal my brain.
www.techforpsych.com/coaching :D
hi i recently discovered your fantastic channel.is there a particular divice you would suggest for someone with add?
Mendi! Thanks for watching Scott.
Thank you so much for your work, Dr. Cody. I've started using Muse S a week ago. After watching this video and learning about blood flow enhancement to the frontal lobe, I have a question. As someone who suffers from chronic hypervigilance, sleep defiance, and worsening ADHD symptoms, will MyndLift + Muse S be more effective than Muse S + Mendi in enhancing my daytime focus and nighttime relaxation? Thanks a lot.
@MAKEDA thanks for your reply. For sleep defiance, I meant fighting my biological urges, even when my body signals me to sleep, I keep staying up. I suffer from PTSD and hyper-vigilance.
I could be mistaken, but it looks to me like MyndLift is only available with guidance from a therapist. So if you can afford that, you can probably afford the Mendi.
Im wondering the same thing!
I am doing in-office clinical training but is $400 per week. Looking for something cheaper for continuing now that I have a very good baseline!
Wondering same, also have long term chronic sporadic sleep defiance, never realized the term.
I got both 😳 I’m happy to share an update once I’ve been doing Myndlift for a while. I love the Mendi so far!! Both are cheaper than my in office neurofeedback. I did make significant progress In Office but couldn’t afford it anymore. I feel like Mendi is amazing for the price!
Hello Mr Rall, which one you can recommend for better reaction in gaming/ playing videogames?
FocusCalm
Awesome overview :)
Thanks Andrew, glad you liked it!
Thanks Cody, it is real great to see your overview of the different wearables. I have both a Muse S Gen 1 and Gen 2. I am dedicating the Gen 2 to sleep, because I always want to have a fully charged unit ready for meditating.
Also owners of a Muse S Gen 1 get a really price on buying a Gen 2. It actually cost me less than my original Gen 1. The only think I have reservations for using the Muse S for sleep is: if you have a fever and sweat, it gets wet.
Nice to hear someone who bought Muse S Gen 2 since I don't see reviews about it on RUclips. I also want to buy it for sleep tracking. However, the 10 hours of battery life is worrying me. It should have been more. Ok, in general you are expected to sleep 8 hours a day but sometimes, some days due to work, I don't sleep at all and the next day I recover it sleeping more than 10 hours and Muse 2 Gen 2 will fail to record it.
Muse s gen 2 is on offer for black Friday sales
Thanks Keith, that is really great feedback. I'll be reviewing the Muse S Gen 2 pretty soon. What do you think of it so far?
The module is pretty small, I don't know how much battery life they can really pack into it. I guess a lot of phones last longer right? Interesting point you bring up Yildiray. I wonder if it's too expensive to put in a longer lasting battery for their price point.
@@CodyRallMD Continuity is one point that I value in wearables. For example, among devices that measure heart rate with the method of PPG rather than ECG, Apple Watch is by far the most accurate one. In this regard, we can say all the other devices are gimmick since their error rate is huge. However, Apple watch lasts only 18 hours and you cannot even wear it and measure your heart rate a whole day. For this kind of wearables, there are three workarounds. They can either use a swappable battery (like in consumer drones), they can implement fast charging (like in some smartphones, 100% full charge in less than 30 min) or they can be charged while wearing it (like in Whoop strap 4). However, none of these workarounds apply to Muse S for sleep tracking. It should be an uninterrupted continuous measurement. Muse S gen 1 and gen 2 don't differ in terms of battery life. So I guess the development team didn't consider an improvement in this area.
Will be waiting to hear the reason why Dreem left the consumer market. I wish I had the Dreem 2 for sleep tracking. Also disappointed to hear Emotiv's poor product support. I was planning to buy Epoc X since it offered the most EEG channels (14) at no sky-high prices. But found out in this video that they do sell the raw data at sky-high prices. I mean it is a poor strategy in the wearable industry to sell a product and do not give the full access to personal raw data. Without the data, the device is useless I think. Whoever invented to double-charge the customer, it is not a smart idea.
Yes Yildiray, I agree. I think Neurosity is really smart for not charging access to the raw EEG. I think a lot of companies have underestimated how many people want access to the raw data, and not abritrary measures like "calm" or "attention". I think we will see the Dreem team back again within a year or two. I'll keep trying to get more information on what their next move is going to be.
Ppl selling dreem 2 on eBay ....
@@tahirahmed33 Yeah but it is kind of black market They ask more than its original price for a used product. And also companies are not in general willing to keep up their support for discontinued items. So it is not a good way to go.
As a young reasercher from Poland I can confirm Emotiv's poor service quality. I was using Insight for my studies but there was no response for my asking how to access the raw data and how to process them. I was on my own with my study. So after I finished I canceled my monthly subscription and I'm not intending to come back. I'm happy there are more and more solutions on the market.
@@alexnogiec Czesc Alex, what other solutions do you mean now?
Which one would you recommend for an ADHD and Anxious brain? I am recently started to use Stimulants, however, I don’t want to go that high in Dosing if one of this can help me combine with my Stimulant I think it would help me very well for school.
This convinced me to get Flowtime. Thanks.
Focus calm just brilliant
Agreed!
@@CodyRallMD I’m so impressed with how accurate it is !
Hi Codi great video, are you going to do a review of the Mendi ?
Yes I am working on it now!
@@CodyRallMD Great will look forward to that, nearly ordered one but am holding out until I see what it can really do, no reviews of it on RUclips yet except from the company itself.
Hi Dr Cody! I remember you mentioned in another video mindlift only worked with Muse 2. Is that still the case. I am getting the muse s gen2
Hello Fred! Good news, the Myndlift system will work with both Muse 2 and Muse S (gen 1 and gen 2)
@@CodyRallMD oh thank you Cody! I have a question. So i work in tech and from home atm. I am unhappy with my ability to focus on a task. Often i will procrastinate and get distracted. Do you think Myndlift/muse will be more helpful or Neurosity Crown?
4 months ago “muse s gen 2” has developed more focus on your work?
Have you tried mendi?
Have you reviewed the Platowork Brain Stimulator tDCS device? In fact, do you recommend any tDCS devices?
thanks dr Cody, great review. couple years ago you inspired me to buy muse2. Although i'm not practicing it daily, i do think about it a lot. Would it be crazy to make those sensors transceivers and couple such devices through an app? 4 example a puppy and a trainer. if they are brain waves, another brain could be a better interpreter of those waves, than an algorithm. Anyway, it seems falsifiable in a relatively chip setting.
Thanks ethr0g, I'm actually having trouble understanding your idea. You mean couple multiple devices together for interpreting other people's brainwaves?
My 91 year old neighbor that I care for has dementia. I'd love to help ease any symptoms he has. What device do you think would make the most difference with him? My main concern is keeping his agitation low so he doesn't become disruptive at the care home.
Thanks!
Hi Cody, I found your video online. Actually I'm looking for something which could help my 4-year-old son with some of the symptons like not able to focus and always being too excited and not able to calm down. Could you introduce something which is recommended for a kid? thanks
Hey there, wondering if you've tried the flow tdcs headset? And how it might compare to the neorhythm.
I have not compared the two yet Elliana. Thanks for the suggestion!
I have owned a Muse 2 for almost 4 years, and I like it. The ability to track HRV at the same time as meditation really interests me. Are any of these devices safe to wear while sprinting or practicing martial arts? Would a beanie affect the use of Mendi, due to heat retention?
Thank you for what you said about EMOTIV. I have been an EMOTIV EPOC dev user and it has been biggest waste of money. 4k for very closed system. OpenBCI has been good for me since.
Dude ! Thanks you
Thank YOU Darwin :)
It's Awesome, thanks a lot
Great Isaac, glad you liked it :D
Have you reviewed the Hapbee head band?
Hi, thank you ! Do you have personal consultation?
Hi Oleg, I'm mostly doing group cohort coaching for now, unless you are a part of a company or academic that wants to collaborate or do an interview.
I'm crying that Dreem is gone.
I'm in a country where they allowed stimulations, I think I sleep a lot better with it
when it breaks I will not be the happiest camper.
What is the best real time brainwave reader out there. For my goals, I need to know what wave I am in and what the activity looks like on the fly, (not averaged). What is your recommendation with those goals?
Hello Cody. I have a teenage son in the autism spectrum. Which device do you think will best suit him for improved cognitive function and focus?
Hi Dr Cody - any feedback about neuroptimal for clinic settings?
I haven't seen anything on Braintap for a while. What are your current thoughts?
Psychic battle games let’s go✨‼️
Haha one day soon!
Cody, do you think Crown and Muse S can be worn at the same time ? They have non-overlapping EEG channels, (AF7-AF8-TP9-TP10 for Muse S with FPz reference and CP3-C3-F5-PO3-PO4-F6-C4-CP4 for Crown with T7-T8 reference). Will the signals interfere ? Have you tried it ?
Yes I think they could! I don't think the signals would interfere. I'll have to try it. Why would you want to combine both of them though? Track more EEG locations while meditating with the Muse app?
@@CodyRallMD Sometimes I play online chess. Sometimes I perform very well and sometimes very poor. When I ask myself what changed and I played this way, I have no definitive answer. Can I quantify my performance looking at the raw EEG signals ? I don't know. Maybe ? The more channels I measure, the better the resolution of a feedback I get from my brain. I have no idea what to do with Muse S. We'll see. Just ordered.
I just canceled my order for the Emotive. You needed to be able to connect to their service just to get the free software. what happens when that service goes away? Very polite customer service though.
Good to know!
So 2 questions. 1.What is the best and most accurate sleep tracking EEG device that is affordable and available now that the Dream 2 is no longer an option? 2. Where can I still get a Dream 2 in New condition if that's even possible? Thanks All!
You should go with the Muse S for now. But the Oura ring does a pretty good job as well. No EEG for Oura ring though.
Would be nice if you could compare the "roxiva rx1" with the "liba slim", the "kasina mind media system" and the "lumenate app" ? (For the app you should use a tripod or similar)
Thanks for the suggestions Uwe. Hope you saw my Roxiva posting earlier today. I am definitely considering doing more AVE device reviews
The Muse S headband still has problems. My first one wore out in 2 weeks, cracking signal loss. Muse sent me a replacement, which I took treated extremely carefully. It wore out in 3 weeks. Completely lost the "right ear" signal. So disappointing. With Muse S and Dreem 2 out of the picture, what is the *next* best device for sleep tracking?
what device would be best to reduce anxiety in your opinion?
Thanks for info. Any of these devices for ADHD treatment? My son did more than 50 hours full session clinical neurofeedback very expensive but the results are semi ok. Any in home treatment by these devices would you recommend? Thanks
Have mild central vertigo from stroke. What would you recommend?
Which one would you recommend for treating neurological issues to do with vagus nerve ? I have a chronic cough which is usually treated with neurogenic drugs. Thanks for any tips !
There's are ways to move your face/head/neck that stimulate the vagus nerve- also certain kundalini breathe work exercises AND jill Miller teaches a way to stimulate the vagus nerve with her courageous ball.
Ive really wanted to try one of these devices for a while, but I cant afford it.
Do you have an old one you don’t use that much anymore that I could buy off of you?
Sorry, Tekayo, maybe I should start a rental program? Would that be something you think people would be interested in?
@@CodyRallMD I would certainly be interested in that. 😁 Sounds like the beginnings of a neurological revolution. Here's an idea that may make it useful for both parties:
1. Set maximum one month trial/rental period.
2. Create a coupled device-specific/desired-outcome training regimen to be followed by renters.
3. After each session, renters fill out and send you a qualitative post-session assessment, and/or send you "session results" data recorded by the device, (where applicable).
4. After the rental/trial period, you will have--at a minimum--session data that may be beneficial for _________. As for the users, two potential benefits exist: They'd have an opportunity to potentially experience long-awaited neurological benefits, AND evaluate the effectiveness--or lack thereof--of devices, sufficient to warrant their purchase of one.
I think that, to the extent that such devices are both effective and scientifically legitimate, any effort (such as a rental/trial program) that removes barriers to accessing such technologies can only bring MORE interest/validity/support/funding to this domain. This rental idea could help bring (effective) neural devices out of the shadows and into the mainstream, laying the groundwork for a neurological revolution. 🙂
@@CodyRallMD I would definitely be interested in a rental program!!
The only one Im considering buying is NeoRhythm, solely because they have an option where you pay it off for around $50 monthly. Hopefully others start doing the same thing.
@@ze2149 neurosity added rental program!
@@LisaGallegos thank you SO MUCH FOR TELLING ME
What is your thought with stroke patients using this for helping recover?
Hi Dr Rall, do you offer 30 min consultation sessions that I can pay you for? I am looking for someone who is very familiar with all of these products before I spend money on them. Im researching devices as little as $200/300 for neorhythm all thr way up to $10,000 for the Neuroptimal.
I just finished $4,000 neurostimulation treatment and I want something Incan do at home that works for my needs.
dr. Cody, first of all thank you for introducing me to the neuro hacking space...i possess and use some of these device with profit but next to launch SENS.AI headset should be a game changer!! Check it out and review when time is right. Also help us understand Shiva system, thanks.
Thanks Carmine, I'll take a look at it!
What do you think about the BrainTap product ?
Any you recommend for learning a new language?
So if you're a financial trader trying to improve your performance and monitor your emotional/physical state in conjunction, you would recommend the mendi or flow calm device vs the Muse 2? Thanks!
Cody what I want see is them figuring out how Tibetan monks meditate? When the meditate on Bodhicitta there happiness center goes through the roof.
Hi Cody...Can it increase IQ? I read on google that Studies have shown that I.Q. scores generally raise 10 to 20 points after training. This is not because neurofeedback makes people smarter; it simply helps their brains become more efficient and flexible. It`s possiblef from 120-5 IQ increase IQ 20 points?? what headphones would you recommend?
What is the best head band for sleep analysis and REM sleep detection?
What device would you recommend for collecting brain waveform data while implementing hypnotherapy protocols?
My son has delayed reverse phase syndrome what would be best for this condition and would it help.
Try incorporating a Muse Meditation into bedtime routine.
All I want is to be able to track raw brainwave data during my usual meditation. Which one is best for that? I don't need any built in meditation programs, etc.
The easiest to use for that would be the Muse Headband using the Mind-Monitor app :)
@@CodyRallMD Thank you! I'll check that out.
Hi Dr. Which device is best for adult with ADHD? I’m looking for something like neurofeedback device
Neurosity sounds great until you say all the agencies that are interested. I don’t trust any of them and I worry with all of these products who knows way too much about my brain. Even if I decide I trust it now, there’s no control over who may buy it in the future.
How do we get to join your brain circuit training program? You always talk about it, but never offer it to us!
Sorry, I did emails to people on the wait list back in August but the first two groups (Sep-Dec and Jan-March) filled within an hour. If you want to reserve for the March 2022 group, email me at hello@techforpsych.com and we can hold your spot with a deposit.
Great info. thanks.
Glad it was helpful!