--- PAGE 1 (OCR) --- Journal Vol. X Spring 1992 A Publication of The Monroe Institute Professional Division by Mohammad R. Sadigh, Ph.D. IN THIS ISSUE THE HEMI-SYNC PHENOMENON: IN SEARCH OF EMPIRICAL THEORIES . Mohammad R. Sadigh presents two theories of Hemi-Syne effectiveness based on his independent research: The State Enhancement Theory and The Hemispheric Communication Theory. COPING WITH SURGERY ...........--- iii Mary Lou Ballweg relates the story of her success in using the EMERGENCY SERIES to decrease pain and anxiety relative to endometriosis surgery. © 1992 The Monroe Institute Route 1, Box 175, Faber, VA 22938-9749 THE HEMI-SYNC PHENOMENON IN SEARCH OF EMPIRICAL THEORIES Mohammad Sadigh is director of psychology and psychophysio- logical services at The Gateway Institute, a center for pain and stress ‘management in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He practices psychother- apy and biofeedback and is in charge of the center's neuropsychologi- cal laboratory. Computer-assisted brain mapping is his primary area of research. Here Dr. Sadigh offers two theories based on his observa- tions and ongoing independent research with Hemi-Sync. Three years ago, with much “healthy” scientific doubt, | began studying the effects of Hemi-Sync on the electrocortical activity of human subjects. In study after study, I have been impressed by the effectiveness and the versatility of this audio technology to guide and entrain the brain to enter a variety of
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states of consciousness. These days, brain entrainment modalities are in vogue. Unfortunately, however, entrepre- neurs and business people selling gadgets and tapes seem to benefit more than the consumer. Therefore, it is quite re- freshing to know that there is a brain-entrainment modality that actually works. In fact, | am convinced that Hemi-Sync goes beyond “blind” entrainment and consequently avoids some of the dangers of underdeveloped technologies that clearly have the potential to harm those using them. Although there is a wealth of clinical data with regard to the beneficial effects of Hemi-Sync, there is a lack of empirical theories explaining the phenomenon. And yet, without sound, testable theories, we are liable to lose momentum in our research and clinical work, and something that we know has Sreat value is likely to be considered a fad, a gimmick, some- thing “unscientific.” As Louis Pasteur, the great scientist, once stated to a group of medical students: “Without theory, practice is but routine born of habit. Theory alone can bring forth and develop the spirit of invention. It is you especially who are obliged not to share the opinion of those narrow minds who reject everything in science which has no immedi- ate application” (Reik 1948, ix). Hemi-Sync has many applica- tions, and there are even more applications ready to be unveiled as we attempt to construct new theories. Based on my empirical research, | wish to propose two