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Wahbeh and colleagues (2007): Alpha and Theta Entrainment for Pain Reduction in Fibromyalgia

In a 2007 study by Wahbeh, the effects of alpha-theta brainwave entrainment on fibromyalgia were investigated. Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain and fatigue, and the study aimed to determine whether stimulating alpha and theta brainwaves could help alleviate these symptoms.

Participants in the study were individuals diagnosed with fibromyalgia. They underwent sessions of alpha-theta brainwave entrainment and reported on their symptom severity before and after the sessions. The results showed a significant reduction in reported symptom severity after the sessions, suggesting that alpha-theta brainwave entrainment could be an effective method for managing fibromyalgia.

In conclusion, Wahbeh’s 2007 study provides promising evidence for the use of alpha-theta brainwave entrainment in managing fibromyalgia. The significant reduction in reported symptom severity suggests that this method could potentially be a non-invasive, non-pharmaceutical treatment for fibromyalgia. However, further research is needed to fully understand the potential benefits and limitations of this approach.