MR1+15565

Phyllis Books, MA, DC, CCN Moira Dempsey Shelley Dicus Bonnie Hershey, MED Lyndia Knutson, DC, MM Matthew Thie. M.Ed.
 * Step 1**:

I found an article written by Keith J. Hyatt that stated many places, such as schools, are beginning to use Brain Gym as a way to increase the knowledge and work of the brain miraculously. The only problem is, research fails to prove any contentions of the promoters Brain Gym. This article tries to inform educators to be careful of what they buy into.
 * Step 2:**

I have to completely agree with this article. It basically just states that Brain Gym has not yet proved anything. They claim that it works miracles, but few test and studies have been done with this experimental idea. This level of support is not helping the company any at all. It is showing people what I have found to be the cold, hard, truth. This is a product that may have potential and may be good for the brain, but has not shown any effects on helping stimulate the brain to react differently then normal. The claims made in this article are backed up with specific dates and test that prove the information to be correct. Other proffesionals such as Ben Goldace, have also written articles and claims that support this articles statements. He calls Brain Gym “ ludicrously pseudoscientific’’. Before purchasing this product, the consumer should know not to expect results right away, if any at all. Limited studies have been made and even fewer have been made that show actual positive effects on the human brain.
 * Step 3:**

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 * From Professor Barrett: **
 * Comments are in the margins--click on the comment bubble above to see them, and click on each highlighted area to highlight the corresponding comment. Your grade is 41/50. Edit this page to resubmit--DO NOT create a new page for your revisions. **
 * In the final section, you do not clearly answer the critical question, “Why is it not enough to simply purchase the product and see if it ‘works for you?’”. -4 points **