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?
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
Living with POTS
The holiday season gives us many reasons to feel grateful and happy but for some people, personal challenges can put a damper on the festivities of the season. For those suffering from health issues, the struggle of getting through the business of the season can present bigger obstacles or, as in … [Read more...] about Living with POTS
National Caregivers Month
November is a month filled with thanks. We thank our Veteran’s for their service on Veteran’s Day, we celebrate gratefulness all month long through social media-driven initiatives like #30daysofthanks and of course, Thanksgiving itself. There is one more group that is recognized during the month of … [Read more...] about National Caregivers Month
Thanksgiving Truth or Fiction: Does turkey make you tired?
The Thanksgiving feast is over and everyone is lounging around watching football or holiday movies. So why so tired after a big meal? The humble turkey has been blamed for the after-meal sleepiness for generations but is that really what makes us long for a nap? … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Truth or Fiction: Does turkey make you tired?