It is estimated that as many as 20 million Americans suffer from peripheral neuropathy today. Peripheral neuropathy can be caused by any number of conditions, including autoimmune disorders, tumors, or nutritional deficiencies. However, nearly 30% of the cases of peripheral neuropathy, which occurs … [Read more...] about A Better Way to Control Peripheral Neuropathy in Diabetics
7 Ways A TBI May Impact Your Visual Acuity
Most people recognize that a traumatic brain injury (TBI) may result in slight visual issues such as light sensitivity, blurred vision, and dull eye pain. However, many people are surprised to learn that even a relatively minor traumatic brain injury can have a significant impact on both visual … [Read more...] about 7 Ways A TBI May Impact Your Visual Acuity
Living Well with a Neurological Condition
Up to 1 billion people suffer from a neurological condition. Such as Parkinson’s disease and epilepsy, strokes and migraines, traumatic brain injuries, and other forms of trauma… that is one-sixth of the world’s population. The UN World Health Organization studied the prevalence of neurological … [Read more...] about Living Well with a Neurological Condition
Science Agrees… Fascial Therapy is Good for You!
We are bombarded by suggestions on improving health or remaining healthy today. Google the words ‘improve health’, and you will see an unbelievable 1,620,000,000 results! (That’s a lot of zeroes!) From exercise tips to the never-ending stream of diets, pills, foods (good or bad), breathing … [Read more...] about Science Agrees… Fascial Therapy is Good for You!
Why Sleep Is Critical To Brain Health
We all know that sleep plays a vital role in our overall health profile; however, Americans, as a whole, are simply not getting the rest we need consistently. A 2013 report indicated that, on average, the average American only slept 6.8 hours every night. Additionally, a whopping 40% of those … [Read more...] about Why Sleep Is Critical To Brain Health
How Do We Really “Feel” Pain?
Physical pain is an unavoidable part of life. A cut finger, a migraine headache, a stubbed toe; we've all felt the ache and discomfort associated with pain. Feeling even a minor wound the moment it occurs can play a critical role in protecting us against a more severe injury. However, most of us … [Read more...] about How Do We Really “Feel” Pain?
January is National Winter Sports Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)Awareness Month
Extreme sports are more popular than ever. Contests like the Winter Olympics, the X Games, and several other competitions have created a seemingly endless array of sports and hybrid sports, including skiing, snowboarding, base jumping, snow kiting, ice yachting, and more. As the popularity of winter … [Read more...] about January is National Winter Sports Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)Awareness Month
PEMF Therapy for Migraines
Did you know that more than 38 million people suffer from migraines in the U.S. today? That is a staggering statistic. Two to three million of those people are chronic migraine sufferers, meaning that they have more than fifteen headaches a month over a three-month period. With so many occurrences … [Read more...] about PEMF Therapy for Migraines
Blood Pressure and Effects on the Brain
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, has reached epidemic levels in the United States. Recent statistics estimate that a whopping 75 million adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure. Once designated by a reading of 140 over 90, new guidelines released in November 2017 lowered the … [Read more...] about Blood Pressure and Effects on the Brain