Severe leg pain, swelling, and tenderness after an injury can also be a sign of bone fracture. Aching or itching in the legs maybe a symptom of varicose veins, those prominent blue or purple veins on the legs or ankles. If you have the following symptoms, call your doctor: Persistent pain in your leg.
Alpha waves are one type of brain waves detected either by electroencephalography (EEG) or magnetoencephalography (MEG) and predominantly originate from the occipital lobe during wakeful relaxation with closed eyes.
Exercises to Increase Alpha Waves. People who practice yoga, meditation and other mind-body or stress relief techniques usually have a higher level of alpha wave activity. Memory training exercises or listening to guided visualization programs can help increase alpha waves. According to therapist and personal coach Nigel F. Huddleston on his website, Synthesis Learning, you can increase alpha brain wave activity by performing a simple mindfulness exercise.