CLICK HERE FOR A FREE CALL Brain cells, or neurons, are similar to muscles in that they are subject to the same basic âuse it or lose itâ principle to stay healthy well into old age. Although genetics play a role in how well our brains age, the brain also responds profoundly to dietary and [...]
CLICK HERE FOR A FREE CALL If youâre accustomed to zoning out before bed in front of your TV, phone, or computer, you are significantly hindering your brainâs ability to produce sleep hormones. A recent study found the blue light emitted from digital screens play a major role in sleep disturbances that have become so [...]
CLICK HERE FOR A FREE CALL You could be developing an autoimmune disease, one of the most common diseases today, and are not aware of it. This is because autoimmune diseases sometimes start off as âsilentâ autoimmunity. This means your immune system is attacking tissue in your body but the damage isnât bad enough to [...]
CLICK HERE FOR A FREE CALL New research shows the use of methylphenidate, also known as Ritalin, prior to the maturation of the brain around age 23 can lead to long-term changes in how the brain functions. Methylphenidate appears to cause permanent alterations in how GABA, the neurotransmitter responsible for calming the brain, functions in the medial [...]
CLICK HERE FOR A FREE CALL Most people worry about high blood pressure, and with good reason as it portends numerous health risks. However, low blood pressure brings a different set of problems, such as reduced brain function and increased mortality risk. If the upper or lower number deviates by more than 10 from 120/80, [...]
CLICK HERE FOR A FREE CALL Although most people worry about skull fractures and brain damage when they sustain a head injury, the inner ear, or vestibular system, also is frequently damaged and causes long-term problems if neglected. Vestibular injury frequently goes undiagnosed and underestimated despite causing symptoms such as dizziness, anxiety, depression, moodiness, tinnitus, [...]
CLICK HERE FOR A FREE CALL Snoring happens when the tissues and muscles in the upper airways become too âfloppyâ during sleep and vibrate. Researchers found simply exercising those muscles to maintain their tone can help reduce snoring. In a 2015 study, researchers looked at groups of men and women who did not have obstructive sleep [...]
CLICK HERE FOR A FREE CALL Itâs estimated one in five children in the United States has a mental disorder these days, and the rate is rising at an alarming degree. This means as many as 12 million children are currently affected. What does a childhood mental disorder look like? It can affect a childâs behavior, learning [...]
CLICK HERE FOR A FREE CALL Many studies over many years show diets have steadily made Americans fatter. Why does dieting cause obesity? Blame the brain and its influence on emotional, hormonal, and neurochemical responses to dieting, deprivation, satiety, and shame. Dieting is rarely effective, it doesnât improve health, and it does more harm than [...]
CLICK HERE FOR A FREE CALL Do you dread going to the doctor because you know they will pin your health problems on your weight? Or maybe you quit going to the doctor all together to avoid feeling embarrassed and ashamed. Because the stigma attached to body size has been shown to cause weight gain, [...]
