This month, I'm picking up my popular series, "Mind Fuck Tuesday" where I toss out an interesting an unusual theory for you to mull over. Today's concept involves alpha brain waves and if they are the key to encounters with the dead and with aliens. Alpha brain waves oscillate at a frequency of 7.5 to 12.5 Hz. (here is 12.5 Hz) Alpha is a brain wave state in which we obtain great creativity and is also that floaty feeling we have when we are falling asleep and first waking up. In other words, it is an open-minded and receptive mind state. This brain activity is centered in the occipital lobe which is also the part of the brain most associated with seizures. We also use alpha waves during our REM sleep, aka dream sleep. It is associated with a wakeful period during sleep. These waves originate, however, in the frontal central area of the brain. Alpha waves are utilized in the purpose of biofeedback, being able to maintain your body in a relaxed and comfortable state...