There are a number of reasons to investigate rhythmic audio stimulation (RAS). A few of the applications are presented and briefly discussed. It is helpful to understand the usefulness of audio-neurological coupling by recognizing that the ability to induce specific altered states of consciousness, in specific regions of the brain is analogous to exercising a muscle throughout its range of motion. Intelligent and thoughtful use of RAS may exercise the brain, similar to what a properly-designed weight training program does for the body.
RAS can be a useful tool for neurological investigation and brain imaging. By stimulating specific regions of the brain and noting the electrical response a more focused method of EEG may be obtained. The current medical technique of evoked potentials, in which specific electrical responses to stimuli are measured, may be enhanced with RAS. Another possibility involves the many fascinating methods of brain imaging, which, when combined with RAS, offers new analytical methodologies.
One of the greatest areas of application of RAS is as a potential method of remediation for mood disorders, behavioral issues, substance-abuse challenges and learning disabilities. Just as an individual recovers best from physical injury by participating in a well designed course of physical therapy the possibility of helping individuals with psychological, emotional or neurological challenges using a properly structured "neurological exercise program" is a nascent field that may offer a superior or complementary alternative to current medical practices.
In addition to being useful for medical applications, RAS can help fulfill the perpetual human desire to alter normal, day-to-day conciousness. RAS is an attractive method for enhancing creativity, reducing stress and increasing communication via the corpus callosum (the bridge connecting the right and left hemispheres of the brain). It is important to recognize that the neurological changes induced by RAS are enhanced variations of the states of consciousness reached during prolonged meditation. However, RAS differs from meditation in that a much greater range of consciousness is obtained in an effortless and gentle manner.
• Methods of the generating rhythmic audio stimulation.
• EEG data obtained while developing the RAS-1 CD.
• Information and listening directions for the RAS-1 CD.
• Information about the author.
Please note that I have NO training in the medical profession, that I make NO claims of medical competence and that I am TOTALLY incapable of rendering any medical opinion. I am trained as a scientific researcher, having worked predominantly with the growth, processing and characterization of thin films. My area of greatest expertise was in ultra-high vacuum surface spectroscopy. I approach the analysis of rhythmic audio stimulation in an analogous manner to my spectroscopic investigations.