What beautiful weather we are having! While many are singing the praises of Springtime, thousands of people are hard pressed to notice anything beyond the sniffling and sneezing associated with seasonal allergies. And here in the South, we have more than our share of pollen, grass and all the lovely … [Read more...] about The Allergy Brain
The Flu Brain
The flu has been front and center in the news this year. Although flu numbers are starting to decline, it is still widespread across the nation. In fact, this year’s flu has been among the worst in nearly a decade and has even caused the death rate to jump. Beyond the normal misery that the flu … [Read more...] about The Flu Brain
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?
Drug-Free Alternatives for Treatment of Pain
In the United States today, more than 33 million Americans ages 12 and older have misused prescription opiate drugs. In 2016 alone, there were more than 63,600 overdose deaths… that’s an average of 115 opioid overdose deaths per day. If nothing is done, A forecast by STAT predicts that as many as … [Read more...] about Drug-Free Alternatives for Treatment of Pain
Can Brain Stimulation Enhance Memory?
Have you ever struggled to recall something routine or catch yourself forgetting why you walked in a room or where you put something? Or maybe you’ve been feeling the effects of a little brain fog? Forgetting things from time to time is normal but what should you do if your forgetfulness becomes … [Read more...] about Can Brain Stimulation Enhance Memory?
Misophonia… An Annoyance or Something More?
Loud chewing, slurping, ticking clocks, whistling… You probably know at least one person that finds any of these sounds, or an array of others, incredibly irritating. But is it merely an annoyance to an overly sensitive ear or something more? … [Read more...] about Misophonia… An Annoyance or Something More?
Sounds That Make You Cringe…
Does the sound of someone chewing make you cringe? Does whistling make you want to head for the nearest exit? Does a ticking clock disrupt your concentration to the point of annoyance? If any of these are true, along with a laundry list of other sounds that cause panic or discomfort, you may have … [Read more...] about Sounds That Make You Cringe…
It's Healthy Weight Week!
Welcome to Healthy Weight Week! It seems that the beginning of each year is filled with a renewed commitment to eat healthy, exercise and for many people, lose weight. Well if any of those are personal goals, then this week is for you! Healthy Weight Week is an initiative that started to bring … [Read more...] about It's Healthy Weight Week!
Overcoming Migraines
In the United States today, more than 37 million people suffer from migraine headaches. Chronic migraine sufferers live with headaches more than half of the time or more. Misdiagnosed nearly as often as they are correctly diagnosed, migraine headaches account for a whopping $31 billion in lost … [Read more...] about Overcoming Migraines