PTSD, or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, is classified as a mental health condition that occurs after a terrifying or traumatic event. PTSD sufferers may be the one who experienced the event or they could have been a witness to the event. While there are several forms of treatment for PTSD, … [Read more...] about Breakthroughs in PTSD and TBI Treatments
Evolving Neurology: Epilepsy
The occurrence of epilepsy and its seizures have been documented as far back as the human race, including in prehistoric times. An often misunderstood disease, people have turned to everything from religion to diet and natural cures to medicines and other chemical substances and even surgery to … [Read more...] about Evolving Neurology: Epilepsy
Evolving Neurology: Alzheimer's Disease
As medicine has evolved and technology has improved, so has the diagnosis and treatment of several diseases. Alzheimer's disease, a type of dementia, was once nearly always the diagnosis for patients with severe memory loss. However, today we know that there are many different reasons that could be … [Read more...] about Evolving Neurology: Alzheimer's Disease
How Much Has Neurology Changed Over the Years?
Since 500 BC we have known that change is central to the universe. Greek Philosopler Heraclitus of Epesus is famously quoted as saying, "The only thing that is constant is change." That is certainly true when it comes to the research and practice of medicine. At one time, ulcers were believed to be … [Read more...] about How Much Has Neurology Changed Over the Years?
Headaches: What You Need to Know
Nearly everyone has experienced a headache at one time or another. As many as 45 million Americans suffer from chronic severe headaches and headaches are the reason for more than 8 million doctor visits each year. Those are pretty incredible statistics but when head pain strikes, how many people … [Read more...] about Headaches: What You Need to Know
Improving Health with Non-Invasive Neurotechnologies
It seems that we are all on a quest to find ways to live longer these days. With increasingly stressful schedules, it seems there is never enough time for everything and as a result, our health sometimes suffers. There are literally thousands of suggestions on how to live longer from the commonly … [Read more...] about Improving Health with Non-Invasive Neurotechnologies
Reversing Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia has been met with everything from skepticism to blatant disbelief but sufferers of the condition know all too well that it is a real disease and thankfully, today there are effective treatments for patients including options that do not rely on drugs that simply temporarily mask the … [Read more...] about Reversing Fibromyalgia
How Chiropractic Neurology Turned One Celebrity's Life Around
Many people have felt the odd sensations of prickling or numbness at times and perhaps brushed it off as nothing. But these sensations, along with burning or stabbing feelings, can escalate eventually causing extreme pain and in rare cases, even paralysis. So what is it? It may be Nerve Entrapment … [Read more...] about How Chiropractic Neurology Turned One Celebrity's Life Around
Physical Endurance and the Brain
Most athletes train their bodies every single day. However, many times the same care and discipline is overlooked when it comes to training the brain. How important is mental strength to achieving the highest possible physical performance? It could very well be the key. Conversely, studies are also … [Read more...] about Physical Endurance and the Brain