Placing emphasis on our health is imperative to our well-being. Today it seems that everywhere we turn, we are being bombarded with advice and the resources to gain knowledge are endless so it is hard to really know what advice to follow. Do a search on the internet for healthy lifestyle, for … [Read more...] about Seven Simple Steps to Managing Your Health
Exploring the Buzz Effect
Ever wonder what causes some ideas to take off or, in today’s language, become “viral”, while other ideas fizzle from the start? Some researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles wanted to find out so they set up a study to explore what they call the “buzz effect”. … [Read more...] about Exploring the Buzz Effect
Blood Pressure and Your Brain
Almost everyone knows someone with High Blood Pressure. In fact, in the United States, almost 78 million (or one out of every three) adults have high blood pressure. While most are aware that high blood pressure can cause a whole host of health problems from heart attack to stroke, fewer people … [Read more...] about Blood Pressure and Your Brain
Living, and Thriving, with Epilepsy
In addition to the wins, losses and big plays of the week, epilepsy also featured prominently in this past weekend’s sports news as the Minnesota Gophers’ head football coach, Jerry Kill, suffered another game-day epileptic seizure at halftime during the game. This is not the first time this has … [Read more...] about Living, and Thriving, with Epilepsy
Spinal Stenosis: Surgery is NOT the Only Option
For countless people who suffer the agonizing pain associated with Spinal Stenosis, the treatment option that is presented time and time again is surgery. While a very common practice, not only is surgery not a guarantee that symptoms will be alleviated, but for some patients the pain is even worse … [Read more...] about Spinal Stenosis: Surgery is NOT the Only Option
Understanding Restless Leg Syndrome
Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS), or Willis-Ekbom disease (WED), is a common and treatable neurologic disorder characterized by an overwhelming urge to move the legs or other parts of the body. This is often accompanied by unusual or unpleasant sensations such as creeping, throbbing or pulling. The most … [Read more...] about Understanding Restless Leg Syndrome
Tired Even After Sleep? It Could Be Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Do you wake up and still feel tired in the morning? Are you tired but have trouble sleeping yet you can’t figure out why you are so tired all the time? You may be suffering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Characterized by severe fatigue that last for six months or more, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome … [Read more...] about Tired Even After Sleep? It Could Be Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
The Benefits of Brain Games
By now you have surely heard of one of the new brain games such as Luminosity, which are being touted across TV, radio, online banners, magazines and newspaper ads. But do they really work in improving cognitive function or is it all just hype? There seems to be some debate about that across the … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Brain Games
More Good News for Stroke Survivors
While the statistics surrounding strokes can be scary, there is more and more evidence that treatments such as chiropractic neurology are effective and safe and leading stroke survivors back to a full and productive lifestyle. … [Read more...] about More Good News for Stroke Survivors