Many people have felt the odd sensations of prickling or numbness at times and perhaps brushed it off as nothing. But these sensations, along with burning or stabbing feelings, can escalate eventually causing extreme pain and in rare cases, even paralysis. So what is it? It may be Nerve Entrapment … [Read more...] about How Chiropractic Neurology Turned One Celebrity’s Life Around
Physical Endurance and the Brain
Most athletes train their bodies every single day. However, many times the same care and discipline is overlooked when it comes to training the brain. How important is mental strength to achieving the highest possible physical performance? It could very well be the key. Conversely, studies are also … [Read more...] about Physical Endurance and the Brain
Can Bioelectronics Really Replace Drug Therapies?
An in-depth and very interesting article published by the New York Times, “Can the Nervous System Be Hacked?”, shares the efforts of neurosurgeon and Feinstein Institute president, Kevin Tracey to uncover the link between the nervous system and the immune system. More specifically, his work led to … [Read more...] about Can Bioelectronics Really Replace Drug Therapies?
Can a Video Game Component Help Balance Problems in MS Patients?
A new study has shown that the exercise component of the popular Nintendo Wii video game system is giving Multiple Sclerosis patients improved balance, once again showing the power of the brain and its ability to rewire itself. While no medication exists today to preserve balance in MS patients and … [Read more...] about Can a Video Game Component Help Balance Problems in MS Patients?
"Ice Bucket" Challenge Shines Light on ALS
From Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to our neighbors' front lawn, it seems people everywhere are taking the ALS "ice bucket" challenge in an effort to raise awareness and money to help fight ALS. Raising more than $100 million to date, the challenge has been a huge success for the ALS Association, … [Read more...] about "Ice Bucket" Challenge Shines Light on ALS
Decoding the Language of the Brain
The brian is an extraordinary thing. A highly specialized organ that is responsible for everything that happens in our bodies, from thoughts to movement. The brain has several different parts and each has a unique job to do. Made up of nerve cells that interact with the body through the spinal cord … [Read more...] about Decoding the Language of the Brain
Nervous System Disorders and the Brain
Today, more than 45 million people worldwide are affected by degenerative nervous system disorders. Although that number seems a bit overwhelming, researchers are doctors are developing new and compelling techniques for diagnosis and treatment of these disorders with the ultimate goal of slowing or … [Read more...] about Nervous System Disorders and the Brain
Understanding Parkinson's Disease
In the days following the sad news around the suicide of comedian and actor, Robin Williams, many health issues came to light including the fact that he had recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease is a progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement. … [Read more...] about Understanding Parkinson's Disease
How Long Term Stress Really Effects Our Brains
There is no doubt that everyone experiences stress from time to time. We live in a fast-paced world, always on the go and the demands of work and family can feel tremendous. Our brain is wonderfully adept at handling stress in the short-term rather perfectly. But what happens to our brain when we … [Read more...] about How Long Term Stress Really Effects Our Brains