Epilepsy, also known as "seizure disorders" is a neurological condition marked by sudden sensory disturbances that result in abrupt stretches of convulsions and even loss of consciousness. As the fourth most common neurological disorder, epilepsy affects over 50 million people worldwide of every age … [Read more...] about Natural Ways To Manage Epilepsy
Brain Fog: What It Is And How To Treat It
Brain fog, also referred to as brain fatigue, is a cognitive dysfunction marked by several symptoms including memory lapse, poor focus, confusion, and the inability to concentrate. Medical professionals believe brain fog is caused by internal inflammation and changes in our cortisol, serotonin, and … [Read more...] about Brain Fog: What It Is And How To Treat It
How Much Do You Know About Trigger Points?
Trigger points. Almost everyone experiences them from time to time but how much do you know about them? Brought on by stress, poor posture or workstation ergonomics, poor nutrition, low activity level and more, trigger points are commonly characterized as muscle knots and are painful upon … [Read more...] about How Much Do You Know About Trigger Points?
Sciatica and You… What You Need to Know
The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the body, beginning in the lower back, going through the buttocks and down the leg. That the nerve is compressed or inflamed, the condition is known as sciatica and it hurts! Characterized by mild to severe pain, burning, tingling and numbness, sciatica can … [Read more...] about Sciatica and You… What You Need to Know
How Social Media is Helping Doctors and Patients
Social media… Everyone seems to be doing it yet some industries seem more suited to the benefits of social media than others. Although at times we tend to think of the medical industry only when we need care, it is perfectly suited for social media, connecting health care professionals with their … [Read more...] about How Social Media is Helping Doctors and Patients
Insomnia: How Patients with Neurological Disorders Can Sleep Smarter
If you’ve ever laid awake, staring at the clock and hoping for sleep, you’re one of the millions of people who have experienced the dreaded insomnia. Although it might seem like you are the only one awake in the early morning hours, there are many people out there that are in the same sleepless … [Read more...] about Insomnia: How Patients with Neurological Disorders Can Sleep Smarter
Epilepsy: What You Need to Know
Affecting 2.2 million people in the United States today, epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological problem; only migraines, stroke and Alzheimer’s disease rank higher. When talking globally, that number rises to 65 million people who suffer from epilepsy. With such a prevalent occurrence of … [Read more...] about Epilepsy: What You Need to Know
Alzheimer's Disease and the Brain Plaque Connection
Every 67 seconds in the United States, someone develops Alzheimer's disease. Add to that, almost 2/3 of Americans with Alzheimer's are women and one in three seniors die with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia while only 45% of patients with the disease, or their caregivers, report being told … [Read more...] about Alzheimer's Disease and the Brain Plaque Connection
Breakthroughs in Stroke Treatment
In the United States today, strokes account for one out of every 19 deaths. That means that every year, nearly 800,000 people suffer a stroke, and 200,000 of them die, killing one American on average every four minutes. While treatment for stroke has largely relied on drugs and surgery in the past, … [Read more...] about Breakthroughs in Stroke Treatment