Headaches. As adults nearly everyone has experienced one at one time or another but did you know that nearly 90 percent of school age children also experience headaches? Whether brought on by lack of sleep, stress, allergies or other environmental factors or something more serious such as migraine … [Read more...] about Headaches in Children… When to Get Help
Exercise Benefits the Body AND the Brain
For years exercise has been stressed as part of a healthy lifestyle. Exercise not only helps us to manage our weight but also provides stress relief and reduces risk of certain diseases such as heart disease and diabetes, but perhaps the best news connected to the benefits of physical activity have … [Read more...] about Exercise Benefits the Body AND the Brain
The Mediterranean Diet: Brain Food
The benefits of the Mediterranean diet have long since been touted as beneficial for everything from anti-aging to heart health and even reduced cancer risk, but new studies are showing that the diet has the added potential to improve brain power, even better than a low-fat diet. … [Read more...] about The Mediterranean Diet: Brain Food
Could You Be Living with Sleep Apnea?
Obstructive sleep apnea is a big health problem in our country today; nearly seven percent, or almost 1 in 15 people living in the United States today has some form of sleep apnea, while only 20 percent of those patients are getting the proper treatment. Apnea comes from a Greek word that means … [Read more...] about Could You Be Living with Sleep Apnea?
Allergy Season is Here… The Body-Brain Connection
Spring and summer bring relief from the months of cold and beautiful weather to our area but also allergies galore. In fact, nearly one third of adults have allergies and suffer through the symptoms. It seems that everyone has a suggestion for how to deal with seasonal allergies from over the … [Read more...] about Allergy Season is Here… The Body-Brain Connection
Effective Treatment for Peripheral Neuropathies
In an earlier post, we discussed the pain and discomfort related to carpal tunnel syndrome but did you know that carpal tunnel is just one of more than 100 medical conditions known under the blanket of Peripheral Neuropathies? Peripheral Neuropathy refers to disorders of the peripheral nerves, or … [Read more...] about Effective Treatment for Peripheral Neuropathies
What You Should Know About ADHD
Misdiagnosis of any medical condition can be a scary thing to contemplate although it happens all the time. With respect to Attention Deficit Disorder/ Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, the number of cases that are misdiagnosed are staggering. According to one research study by a … [Read more...] about What You Should Know About ADHD
Could That Twitch in My Eye Be Dystonia?
We have all experienced that annoying little twitch in our eyelid or corner of the eye from time to time but is it merely a stress reaction or a condition that can be diagnosed such as dystonia? … [Read more...] about Could That Twitch in My Eye Be Dystonia?
Could That Neck Pain Be Thoracic Outlet Syndrome?
Do you ever suffer from pain in your neck and shoulders? For many, that is a common complaint and can be stress related or even something as simple as sleeping in a bad position. However, there could be another reason for this condition as well and it is known as Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. … [Read more...] about Could That Neck Pain Be Thoracic Outlet Syndrome?