mind alive David User manual

[AVE USER GUIDE]
An Introduction to Audio-Visual Entrainment

Version 1, Revision 8
May 2019
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................1
THE EFFECTS OF AVE........................................................................................................2
BRAINWAVE FREQUENCIES............................................................................................3
WHAT IS AVE?......................................................................................................................5
EEG ACTIVITY CHANGES...................................................................................................................6
AVE INDUCES MEDITATIVE DISSOCIATION ...................................................................................7
CEREBRAL BLOOD FLOW INCREASES ..............................................................................................8
NEUROTRANSMITTERS CHANGE.......................................................................................................9
GETTING STARTED......................................................................................................... 10
HOW TO USE THE PERSONAL PROFILE QUESTIONNAIRE......................................................... 10
PERSONAL PROFILE QUESTIONNAIRE .................................................................... 11
I. REST ............................................................................................................................................... 11
II. LIFE EVENTS &SELF AWARENESS .......................................................................................... 12
III. ANXIETY...................................................................................................................................... 13
IV. MOOD .......................................................................................................................................... 14
V. DISENGAGEMENT ........................................................................................................................ 15
VI. NUTRITION ................................................................................................................................. 16
VII. MEDICATIONS........................................................................................................................... 17
CHOOSING A DAVID SESSION...................................................................................... 18
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES................................................................................................................ 18
PERSONAL PROFILE INTERPRETATION ................................................................. 19
I. REST ............................................................................................................................................... 19
II. LIFE EVENTS &SELF AWARENESS .......................................................................................... 19
III. ANXIETY...................................................................................................................................... 20
IV. MOOD .......................................................................................................................................... 20
V. DISENGAGEMENT ........................................................................................................................ 21
VII. NUTRITION................................................................................................................................ 21
NUTRITION........................................................................................................................ 22
DAVID SESSION GUIDE .................................................................................................. 23
REFERENCES ..................................................................................................................... 24

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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the world of Audio-Visual Entrainment (AVE). Mind Alive Inc. is
dedicated to assisting you in your quest for wellness. Our patented DAVID
AVE devices allow various areas of the brain to work together in harmony.
By using your DAVID device you may experience your mind in a new and
beneficial way.
The DAVID devices integrate the necessary principles of audio and visual
stimulation to safely and effectively guide you into desired states of
relaxation, consciousness, attention, and boosted brain performance - ideal
for those who want to expand their personal development, boost their mood
and sharpen their mind. In order to obtain the maximum enjoyment and
benefits from your DAVID device, we have created this user guide to
introduce the core concepts of AVE, which will provide you with a starting
point for your journey of self-improvement.
AVE is a non-invasive form of stimulation: no electrical current is passed
through the user. All resulting effects are produced in the brain solely by the
audio-visual stimuli.
Cranio-Electro Stimulation (CES) is available on select DAVID devices. CES
technology does pass a small current of electricity through the user, but must
be actively initiated by pushing the CES buttons located on our CES-capable
DAVID devices. CES can be used in combination with AVE, or on its own.
USING THIS GUIDE
This guide is designed to be a companion and introduction to the world of
AVE. Everything you need to know about operating your DAVID device, and
the specific sessions contained within it, is included in the Operator’s
Manual. The information in this guide is provided to help you understand
what AVE is and how it can benefit you in your everyday life.
The first part of the guide contains an introduction to AVE principles and
concepts. We start by describing the method and cornerstones of AVE,
detailing the psychological and physiological benefits you may experience.
Several other concepts related to good mental health are also described.
The second part of the guide contains a self-guided survey to help you select
which types of sessions you may want to try. Part of the survey is designed
to help you identify areas of stress and anxiety in your life. The rest of the
survey will help you evaluate which session groups will provide you with
the most benefits.

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THE EFFECTS OF AVE
Many users of the DAVID have reported experiencing:
•deep relaxation while feeling more energized
•visual images, colors and patterns
•the sense of feeling “grounded” and calm
•increased mental clarity for resolving problems
•enhanced interpersonal relationships
•cheerfulness
•mental sharpness.
This deep state of AVE-induced regeneration has proven to be useful for
many of the mental, emotional and physical challenges that nearly all of us
face at one time or another in our lives. When the body/mind effects from
experiencing AVE are fully appreciated, the experience becomes as regular
and beneficial as many other life essentials such as quality sleep, good
nutrition, pure water and exercise.

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BRAINWAVE FREQUENCIES
Activity in the brain is often measured by observing and recording
“brainwaves” which are rhythmic or repetitive neural activity. Brainwaves
can be observed through an Electroencephalography (EEG) which is a test
that measures electrical brainwave activity along the scalp. Brainwaves are
categorized by frequency with each category having different positive and
negative effects, depending on your current and desired level of arousal or
alertness.
Brainwaves indicate both the level and type of arousal in a part of the brain.
When a person is awake and engaging in a task, delta, theta and alpha
activity should be low, revealing beta as the dominant wave. As a person
relaxes, alpha quickly increases. As a person becomes deeply relaxed and
especially with eyes closed, theta will become the dominant brainwave and
as a person falls asleep, delta becomes the dominant brainwave with
occasional short bursts of sensori-motor rhythm (SMR) in the sensori-motor
strip to prevent sleep-walking.
Beta
(awake/alert)
Alpha
(relaxed)
Theta
(falling asleep)
Delta
(sleeping)
Brainwaves are situation specific. Therefore, any brainwave can be either a
benefit or detriment to the activity a person is trying to engage in. Stress,
hectic lifestyle, and less than optimal diet suppresses relaxing brainwaves.
And likewise, when we are tired during the day, the brainwaves which are
essential for mental performance are suppressed. It’s easy to see that if a
person’s brain is making the wrong frequency for a given situation, the
result will be detrimental to his/her ability to succeed at the task at hand.
The brain needs to flex with the various activities that one is engaging in.
The following chart demonstrates the positive as well as the negative
attributes of each brainwave frequency category.

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BRAINWAVE FREQUENCIES
Frequency
Proper Expression
Improper Expression
Delta
1-4 Hz
Deep Sleep.
Deep axonal/glial injury.
Theta
5-7 Hz
Dreamy, pre-sleep,
hypnogogic, creativity.
ADHD, dementia, Closed-
head injury-especially when
eyes-open.
Alpha
8-12 Hz
Main idling rhythm when
eyes are closed. Deep
meditation, 1st stage of
falling asleep, relaxed.
ADD, mild head injury, foggy-
headed, too much alpha is
associated with internalized
anxiety.
Optimal Alpha
10.2-10.8 Hz
The best grad-students
have an eyes-closed alpha
here.
Near 11 Hz can bring on
anxiety and edginess.
Beta 1 / SMR
12-15 Hz
Relaxed attention, calm
body, involved in REM
sleep.
When continuously present,
can indicate Chronic Fatigue
Syndrome.
Beta 2
16-24 Hz
Active attention & sharp
mind.
Cannot fall asleep.
Beta 3
25-35 Hz
On high-alert, as when
under attack. Seen in flight-
or fight response.
High physical tension and
anxiety. Cannot fall asleep or
reason well.

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WHAT IS AVE?
Audio-Visual Entrainment (AVE) is a technique that provides pulses of light
and sound at specific frequencies in the brainwave range. Through the
process of entrainment (the tendency of one’s physiological processes to
mirror environmental stimuli), AVE is capable of producing situational
appropriate brainwave frequencies, increasing cerebral blood flow (blood
flow in the brain), and increasing the metabolization of glucose in the brain
for improved functioning of the neurons. The combined outcome of these
processes is improved mental performance.
THE FOUR CORNERSTONES OF AVE
There are many benefits and positive effects caused by the use of AVE.
Several changes take place during and following an AVE session that lead to
these positive results. Over the next few pages, we will illustrate and discuss
the Four Cornerstones of AVE:
1. EEG ACTIVITY CHANGES
2. AVE INDUCES MEDITATIVE DISSOCIATION
3. CEREBRAL BLOOD FLOW INCREASES
4. NEUROTRANSMITTERS CHANGE

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THE FOUR CORNERSTONES OF AVE
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. For more
information on brainwave frequencies see page 3.
EVOKED POTENTIALS AT VARIOUS STIMULATION RATES
0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1
Time (s)
3 Flashes/Second
7 Flashes/Second
10 Flashes/Second
18 Flashes/Second

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THE FOUR CORNERSTONES OF AVE
AVE INDUCES MEDITATIVE 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 an experienced meditator would achieve (Glicksohn, 1986-87).
COMPARING AVE WITH VARIOUS DISSOCIATIVE TECHNIQUES
The dissociative state can be first observed by noticing deep and
diaphragmatic breathing. Hands and feet become warmer as arteries dilate.
Skin color will become pinker as blood flow increases throughout the face
and body. This deep state of AVE-induced regeneration has proven to be
useful for many of the mental, emotional and physical challenges that nearly
all of us face at one time or another in our lives, including but not limited to:
anxiety, depression, insomnia, migraines, PMS, blood pressure, and chronic
fatigue, along with improved attention, learning and ADD/ADHD.
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AVE Dot Staring Stim Deprivation
Change in Dissociation Score
after using technique
High Dissociators
Low Dissociators