Slouched Posture, Sleep Deprivation, and Mood Disorders: Interconnection and Modulation by Theta Brain Waves

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NeuroRegulation Pub Date : 2019-12-12 DOI:10.15540/nr.6.4.181

E. Barr, E. Peper, Ronald J. Swatzyna

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Abstract

Factors such as sleep, posture, and diet can impact EEG readings and have physiological and neurological effects that, when in dysfunctional ranges, may increase susceptibility to developing affective mood disorders or other psychiatric issues. Based on an observation of a neurofeedback client generating excessive amounts of theta rhythms while in a slouched posture, we discuss the role of theta rhythms in brain function and emotional regulation. Slouched posture has been strongly correlated with depressive symptoms. Although the precise nature of the relationship between slouched posture, sleep, and depressive symptoms remains unclear, the literature suggests a cyclical, reciprocal dynamic that is modulated by the involvement of theta rhythms. We recommend that neurofeedback practitioners assess their patients’ posture while training, as it could affect the training’s effectiveness. Sleep patterns should be assessed prior to the initiation of neurofeedback; if sleep issues remain a consistent problem, efforts to optimize the biological matrix may be indicated. Simple changes in body posture, diet monitoring, and strategies to reduce sleep deprivation may be helpful.

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姿势迟缓、睡眠剥夺和情绪障碍：Theta脑电波的相互联系和调节

睡眠、姿势和饮食等因素会影响脑电图读数，并对生理和神经系统产生影响，当这些影响处于功能失调范围时，可能会增加发展为情感性情绪障碍或其他精神问题的易感性。基于对一个神经反馈病人在懒散的姿势下产生过多的θ波节律的观察，我们讨论了θ波节律在大脑功能和情绪调节中的作用。懒散的姿势与抑郁症状密切相关。尽管懒散的姿势、睡眠和抑郁症状之间关系的确切性质尚不清楚，但文献表明，这是一种周期性的、相互的动态，由θ波节律的参与来调节。我们建议神经反馈从业者在训练时评估患者的姿势，因为这可能会影响训练的效果。在神经反馈开始之前，应该评估睡眠模式;如果睡眠问题仍然是一个持续的问题，可能需要努力优化生物基质。简单的改变身体姿势，饮食监控和减少睡眠剥夺的策略可能会有所帮助。

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NeuroRegulation Medicine-Psychiatry and Mental Health

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2.50

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审稿时长

19 weeks

期刊介绍： NeuroRegulation is a peer-reviewed journal providing an integrated, multidisciplinary perspective on clinically relevant research, treatment, reviews, and public policy for neuroregulation and neurotherapy. NeuroRegulation publishes important findings in these fields with a focus on electroencephalography (EEG), neurofeedback (EEG biofeedback), quantitative electroencephalography (qEEG), psychophysiology, biofeedback, heart rate variability, photobiomodulation, repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Simulation (rTMS) and transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS); with a focus on treatment of psychiatric, mind-body, and neurological disorders. In addition to research findings and reviews, it is important to stress that publication of case reports is always useful in furthering the advancement of an intervention for both clinical and normative functioning. We strive for high quality and interesting empirical topics presented in a rigorous and scholarly manner. The journal draws from expertise inside and outside of the International Society for Neurofeedback & Research (ISNR) to deliver material which integrates the diverse aspects of the field, to include: *basic science *clinical aspects *treatment evaluation *philosophy *training and certification issues *technology and equipment