Often misrepresented and misunderstood, Tourette syndrome is more than a condition that causes random swearing as often depicted in the media. A neurological condition, Tourette syndrome affects an estimated 1 in every 360 children… and those are the diagnosed cases. The Center for Disease Control … [Read more...] about Living with Tourette’s
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
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 time or another. Most of these movements are completely normal and are often due to overuse of muscles, fatigue or dehydration. But for some, involuntary muscle spasms or other movements indicate a … [Read more...] about A Functional Approach to Movement Disorders
Effective Prevention and Treatment for Soft Tissue Injuries
Damage to muscles, tendons and ligaments through the body are commonly referred to as soft tissue injuries and usually occur from a sprain, strain or overuse of a particular part of the body. One of the most common types of injuries, and the most common type of sports-related injuries, soft tissue … [Read more...] about Effective Prevention and Treatment for Soft Tissue Injuries
For Brain Health, Eat Your Greens!
You have probably been hearing since childhood, “Eat your greens!” Long touted for healthy heart benefits, leafy greens are getting noticed for a new reason. As it turns out, this age-old advice is truly great as leafy greens benefit our brains in addition to our bodies, keeping us young, helping … [Read more...] about For Brain Health, Eat Your Greens!
Relaxation Tips to Help Alleviate Chronic Pain
More than 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain in the U.S. today. With a greater need that ever before for treatments that are safe, effective and do not rely on drugs, pain management is a hot topic nearly everywhere you go. As we discussed in the previous post, chronic pain can have … [Read more...] about Relaxation Tips to Help Alleviate Chronic Pain