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  • Brain Fog: How it Can Stop You From Reaching Your Goals  

    Brain Fog: How it Can Stop You From Reaching Your Goals  

    Brain Fog

    How it Can Stop You from Reaching Your Goals — and How MeRT Can Help

    We know the steps we should take to improve our health, yet for many of us, there’s a persistent gap between knowing and doing.

    It’s not simply a lack of willpower. It’s that the brain, our central driver of motivation and focus, can often feel out of sync, fogged, or sluggish. When this happens, even the healthiest intentions can feel like monumental tasks.

    This is where Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy (MeRT) offers a game-changing advantage. MeRT helps optimize brainwave function, particularly alpha waves, crucial for relaxed focus and clarity.

    How Can MeRT Help with Brain Fog?

    Alpha waves bridge calm and activity; they prepare us for action with a clear, centered mind. When these waves are out of sync, it’s like having a map but unable to read it. We know what to do but struggle to muster the energy or clarity to achieve those steps. 

    MeRT addresses this directly, recalibrating alpha waves to boost the brain’s natural capacity for motivation, focus, and follow-through.

    Think of MeRT as a mental tune-up, sharpening the alpha wave response that underpins our cognitive abilities and self-discipline. 

    As the brain’s alpha waves become more aligned, our thoughts gain clarity. That makes it easier to choose the actions we know are best for us.

    Create the Mental Environment to Succeed

    With MeRT’s support, the decision to go for a walk, make a healthier meal, or invest time in a relaxation practice becomes less of a mental hurdle and more of a natural choice. MeRT doesn’t just “push” us to act; it helps create a mental environment where healthier choices feel intuitive and aligned with our intentions.

    By optimizing brain function, we’re not simply managing symptoms or forcing ourselves into routines—we’re making lasting changes that resonate with our goals and priorities. With MeRT, we may finally align our motivation with our best intentions, creating a pathway to a healthier, more fulfilled life.

    Dr. Ramona Wallace, D.O., IFMCP
    Brain Treatment Center – Marshall
    Outside the Box Functional Medicine

    Learn how MeRT can help reduce brain fog

    Ramona Wallace, DO, IFMCP, is a Dually board-certified Family Medicine physician with additional certifications in Functional Medicine and Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy (MeRT). Dr. Wallace has dedicated many years to researching nutrition and its impacts on health, developing a deep understanding of the interplay between diet and disease prevention. Currently, she applies her expertise at the Brain Treatment Center, focusing on treating children using a holistic approach and innovative MeRT techniques. Her commitment to integrating comprehensive nutritional strategies with advanced neurological treatments highlights her unique approach to pediatric care, aiming to optimize health outcomes and enhance the well-being of her young patients.

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  • Beyond World Mental Health Day: How MeRT is Shaping the Future of Mental Health Care

    Beyond World Mental Health Day: How MeRT is Shaping the Future of Mental Health Care

    Beyond World Mental Health Day

    How MeRT is Shaping the Future of Mental Health Care

    World Mental Health Day was held on October 10, 2024. And while that day may have passed, the need for better mental health care is ongoing. While it’s great to have a day dedicated to raising awareness, many people face mental health challenges every single day. For those living with conditions like depression, PTSD, brain injuries, and autism, the journey can feel long and difficult.

    At the Brain Treatment Center Michigan, we understand conventional treatments like therapy and medication don’t always work for everyone. That’s why we offer a specialized treatment called MeRT (Magnetic EEG-guided Resonance Therapy). This non-invasive therapy is changing lives for people who have struggled to find relief elsewhere.

    World Mental Health Day graphic

    MeRT is a non-invasive brain treatment that uses magnetic stimulation to target specific areas of the brain that aren’t functioning optimally. The key difference between MeRT and standard rTMS or medications is that MeRT is customized for each person. It uses EEG data to tailor the treatment to your unique brain patterns. This personalization makes MeRT a more targeted and, in many cases, more effective option for people who haven’t responded to conventional treatments.

    The Need for Ongoing Mental Health Care

    World Mental Health Day is an important reminder to talk about mental health. But what happens after the day is over? For many people, mental health struggles don’t disappear. They need solutions that go beyond awareness, and that’s where MeRT comes in.

    We see many patients who have tried everything: therapy, medication, traditional rTMS—and still don’t feel better. These people often feel like they’re out of options. MeRT offers a new way forward, using precise brainwave data to create tailored treatment plans.

    This level of personalization is critical because no two brains are the same. It’s what sets MeRT apart from traditional treatments.

    Doctor looking at an EEG

    Mental Health Needs Innovation

    Mental health care is evolving, and treatments like MeRT represent the future. By focusing on brainwave activity and customizing each session to the individual, MeRT opens new doors for people who haven’t responded to traditional approaches:

    • MeRT is making an impact on those diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, helping to improve social behaviors and reduce irritability.
    • For veterans and others with PTSD, MeRT is providing much-needed relief from the intrusive symptoms that make daily life difficult. 
    • And for those with depression, it’s offering a new pathway to recovery.

    Looking Beyond the Day

    While awareness days like World Mental Health Day shine a spotlight on mental health, we must continue the momentum.

    At our clinic, we believe in pushing the boundaries of mental health treatment. MeRT isn’t just another option—it’s a solution for those who have exhausted traditional methods.

    If you’re ready to explore a new avenue in mental health care, MeRT could be the right fit for you. Contact our clinic today to learn more about how this cutting-edge therapy is helping people move forward in their mental health journey.

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