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
Combatting Seasonal Affective Disorder
Do the colder temperatures and shorter days leave you feeling less than 100%? Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that comes and goes with the changing of the seasons and affects an estimated five percent of the U.S. population each year. Sometimes referred to as the “winter … [Read more...] about Combatting Seasonal Affective Disorder
Common balance disorders and treatment through Chiropractic Neurology
Balance disorders are among the most common reasons that older patients seek medical treatment. However, balance disorders are not just a problem in old age, statistics show that more than one in 20 children and adolescents also suffers from balance disorders. In patients of all ages, balance … [Read more...] about Common balance disorders and treatment through Chiropractic Neurology
Does Misophonia Affect the Ability to Learn?
Chances are, you know someone who finds a variety of sounds, including chewing, slurping or eating, the clicking of a pen, and many more, extremely annoying. Scientifically known as misophonia, there is no known cause for the condition; however, as more and more research is being done, it has become … [Read more...] about Does Misophonia Affect the Ability to Learn?
A Functional Approach to Movement Disorders
Nearly everyone has experienced a twitch in their eyelid or muscle spasm in an extremity at some point. Most of these movements are entirely normal and are often due to overuse of muscles, fatigue, or dehydration. But for some, involuntary muscle spasms or other movements indicate a deeper problem. … [Read more...] about A Functional Approach to Movement Disorders
De-Mystifying Migraine
De-Mystifying Migraine: -Dr. Jonathan Arkin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rdrr8bBOsPk&feature=youtu.be Migraine is a disorder that millions of Americans are diagnosed with. Roughly 39 million men, women, and children are afflicted in the US, and potentially up to a … [Read more...] about De-Mystifying Migraine