Neurofeedback can make powerful changes to the energy/electrical patterns in our brains, but it’s important to remember that other things can facilitate those changes.  A study published in a recent edition of the journal Aging looked at tea consumption. Researchers from China, Singapore, and the United Kingdom found that regular tea consumption altered brain structure in positive ways. Notably, they found that tea drinkers had greater efficiency in the default-mode network, or DMN.

The default mode network is a newly discovered network connection in the brain that is most active when one is at rest. Research shows some preliminary links between the DMN and mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, and even schizophrenia.

The researchers noted that this is one of the first studies to suggest that regular tea drinking may help prevent age-related cognitive decline.

As a regular tea drinker myself, I set up a tea station in the office for my clients for hospitality reasons. Knowing that enjoying a cup of tea may also have health benefits, I may just post a copy of the abstract of this study near the water kettle! My clients can combine a cup of tea while doing neurofeedback training for their DMN.

You can read the study yourself here.