Coming Soon!

With the generous sponsorship of David Siever, CEO of Mind Alive and the inventor and developer of a unique patented audio-visual device called the DAVID machine, which stands for Digital Audio Visual Integration Device, we are excited to offer sessions soon which utilize the DAVID PAL Audio-Visual Entrainment (AVE) unit.

          
How Does AVE Work?
(from Mind Alive's manual on the DAVID PAL unit):

The first aspect of AVE involves dissociation. Dissociating is the first step towards effective clearing of the mind and meditation. This clearing of thoughts and loss of body awareness is similar to what a Zen mediator would experience.

Secondly, cerebral blood flow increases. Most cognitive and emotional disorders involve areas of the brain that are low in blood flow. A study by Fox and Reichle showed AVE increased cerebral blood flow up to 28%.

Thirdly, EEG activity changes. The concept of entrainment is about altering brainwave activity. Quantitative EEG (QEEG) studies have confirmed the normalization of brain activity following an AVE session. Aberrant brainwave activity in various conditions such as depression, anxiety, ADD, seasonal affective disorder, chronic fatigue, etc., may be restructured into healthier patterns.

Warning

If you are an epileptic or photic epileptic: We recommend that people with a history of epilepsy and/or photic epilepsy not use the DAVID PAL unless under the supervision of a medical doctor.

If you are taking drugs or using alcohol: We recommend that people currently using drugs (prescription or recreational) and/or excessive alcohol consumption consult with their doctor before using the DAVID PAL.

If you are a first-time DAVID PAL user: We advise that you always remain seated or reclined while using the DAVID PAL. We also suggest that new users always begin sessions with low intensity (brightness) in the eyesets. If at any time during a session, you begin to feel vertigo, nausea, or a sense of mental instability, lower the intensity of the eyesets and lower the volume of the tones or discontinue the session.

AVE Precautions

Traumatic Childhood Experiences - The DAVID PAL can cause the release of suppressed memories. If traumatic memories surface during or after a session, be certain to seek appropriate support.

Somnatic Shock - If abruptly returning to a normal conscious state, a mild case of somnatic shock can result, leaving the user feeling disoriented, nauseous, or experiencing a headache. All preset sessions in the DAVID PAL are programmed to end with the lights fading out (Soft OffTM) to avoid somnatic shock.

Orthostatic Hypotension – Occasionally when a person becomes very relaxed during a session, his/her blood pressure may fall significantly. We advise rising slowly after a session.

Mind Alive.com References

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