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tDCS is not a new technology by any means. I did a week long retreat last year using a prototype tDCS device made specifically as a beta for helping mindfulnes
by peterxpark 7y ago
tDCS is not a new technology by any means.
I did a week long retreat last year using a prototype tDCS device made specifically as a beta for helping mindfulness practice. I found it useful as an aid definitely in relaxation and as a byproduct for focusing. I would do it more often if they figured out a cheap, sustainable way to put the electrodes on the head without all the gels/sponges/etc.
- RandomInteger4 7y agoProbably a lot simpler if you shave your head, no?
- samirm 7y agohttps://thinkhumm.com/ https://thinkhumm.com/
- penagwin 7y ago> without all the gels/sponges/etc. I doubt that's going to happen anytime soon. ECG/EKG/EEG's require the probes to have a good electrical connection to your skin. And dry skin is a pretty terrible conductor. The gels help the probe adhere to you skin and provide better conductivity. You'd still need something to hold it in place anyway. Protip for removing the gel: Warm water helps a lot :D
- mslip 7y agoWarm water for sponge electrodes? I can’t imagine water being helpful for gel electrodes.
- penagwin 7y agoSorry I should've explained, warm water helps remove the gel afterwards. If you ever have a sleep study for example they place them all over your head and it's a little messy, warm water lets it wash right out.
- mslip 7y agoAh ok I thought you meant using water as a medium for stimulation with gel electrodes. But yeah sadly I know exactly what you mean, I’ve had to clean a lot of gel electrodes.