For those suffering from any one of the many neurological conditions that are prevalent today, the symptoms associated can make life more difficult. For those experiencing anxiety and other related to their neurological condition, leading a happy and productive life can be especially challenging. … [Read more...] about Neurological Conditions and Depression – How to Manage Them
Exercise, For the Sake of Your Brain
It is no secret that exercise has long-lasting benefits for the body and extends to the brain. Though you might have heard the brain referred to as the most significant muscle in the body, the brain actually isn’t a muscle at all but a complex organ that plays a vital role in nearly everything that … [Read more...] about Exercise, For the Sake of Your Brain
Brain Health and Technology… There’s an app for that!
Technology… it’s all around us every day, and more people are exposed to technology at an earlier age than ever before. Some say that it is not uncommon for kids to carry smartphones by age 10. Social media and tech companies such as Google, Facebook, Instagram, and many others are vying for our … [Read more...] about Brain Health and Technology… There’s an app for that!
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
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
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
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
Concussions and the Elderly
While athletes account for a great number of concussions sustained in the U.S. each year, they are certainly not the only concussion patients. People over the age of 75 have the highest rate of concussions, often occurring from a fall. As slips and falls become more common with age, and older adults … [Read more...] about Concussions and the Elderly
Let’s Talk About TBIs…
Did you know that more than a million people sustain a Traumatic Brain Injury every year? According to a 2015 report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2.2 million emergency room visits are a result of a TBI and nearly a half a million of those are made by children ages 0 to 14 for a … [Read more...] about Let’s Talk About TBIs…