Movement disorders are characterized as health issues that cause abnormal and involuntary body positions or movements. Many neurological conditions are caused by brain signal problems and they can ultimately affect quality, fluency, speed, and ease of movement. Dyskinesia is characterized as abnormal and involuntary fluency and/or speed of movement while hyperkinesia is characterized as excessive movement and hypokinesia is characterized… Read More
Even though the body gets involved when there is a stressful experience, the brain becomes the primary target. The stress hormone can alter the brain's function and structure, causing the body to have neurological impairments. Read More
By exploring the science and psychology of the mind-body disconnect, researchers can see how a person�s hormones can affect their perception of the world. Read More
Most of us know what sciatica means and that is low back pain that radiates/spreads into the buttock down into the leg and sometimes into the foot. The pain can be mild to excruciating, but fortunately, if it is mild�sciatica can usually be alleviated in 3 months.�These are a few non-invasive conservative treatment therapies that can be done at the… Read More
The blood-brain barrier is a protective shield that allows nutrients to enter the brain while keeping harmful components in the bloodstream from passing into the brain. However, many factors can cause a leaky blood-brain barrier. This can allow harmful components to penetrate the blood-brain brain, ultimately causing inflammation and brain health issues. A leaky blood-brain barrier is associated with many… Read More
The blood-brain barrier is a protective shield that allows nutrients to enter the brain while keeping harmful components in the bloodstream from passing into the brain. However, many factors can cause a leaky blood-brain barrier. This can allow harmful components to penetrate the blood-brain brain, ultimately causing inflammation and brain health issues. A leaky blood-brain barrier is associated with many… Read More
Head and neck injuries related to phone use are on the rise. Since the first iPhone was released, according to a study in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. Doctors are warning cell phone users to be especially careful when: Walking around and texting It is a distraction and one of the leading causes of head and neck injuries. … Read More
Many healthcare professionals can encourage their patients to make these simple yet highly effective changes to promote wellness. Read More
When a person drinks tea, the effects are quite favorable since the tea can help alleviate a person's mood, stress, and anxiety they might be feeling. Consuming tea has also been known to reduce the risk of cognitive decline, cancer incidents, and mortality in the body. Read More
Elderberries are the super antioxidant berries that can help dampen the effects of inflammation in the immune system. Read More
This is the season of the year that brings special time with loved ones, but it�s also a time when many un-merry mishaps and accidents can happen. From neck and back pain to sprains and strains to serious fractures that can put you in the emergency room. With a little care, preparation and precaution, you can be safe and enjoy… Read More
Our brain is a complex organ that controls many essential functions in our body. Therefore, brain health is vital for our survival. This is where the blood-brain barrier comes in. The blood-brain barrier (BBB) consists of a group of cells held together by "tight junctions" that protect the brain from potentially harmful components in the bloodstream. This security system only… Read More
Functional medicine is about taking the human body and treating it as a whole. The human body has many systems but they all work together to maintain homeostasis Read More
Our brain is a complex organ that controls many essential functions in our body. Therefore, brain health is vital for our survival. This is where the blood-brain barrier comes in. The blood-brain barrier (BBB) consists of a group of cells held together by "tight junctions" that protect the brain from potentially harmful components in the bloodstream. This security system only… Read More
Throughout scientific literature, it has been well established at how necessary the daily vegetable and fruit intake is for anyone's physiological health and wellbeing. Not many people understand the importance of consuming more vegetables and fruit in their diet. Read More