Dopamine is a well-known neurotransmitter that plays a fundamental role in sending information between brain cells or neurons. As many of you may already know, neurons are the basic units that make up the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and sensory organs, such as the eyes and ears. Dopamine also plays a role in motivation and movement,… Read More
Sciatica is pain that can be accompanied by numbness, tingling and occasionally weakness along the course of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the thickest in the body and is formed from nerve roots exiting the spine, and extend into the buttocks and down the back of the legs to the toes. Common causes of sciatica along with non-surgical… Read More
Approximately 1 million people in the United States have Parkinson's disease (PD) and about 60,000 more people are diagnosed with the movement disorder every year. Common PD symptoms can include, muscle soreness, spasms, and tremors, however, symptoms may be different for each person. Although further research studies are still required to determine the causes of PD, scientists have found that… Read More
Since everyone has a hectic schedule, it is essential to take time and relax and get on a healthy sleep schedule so the body can be healthy and functioning. Read More
Certain jobs or daily activities require us to do the same action over and over again. It can be enjoyable but these repetitive movements can cause serious injury to the body. Most affected are the: Hands Wrists Elbows Shoulders Neck Back These injuries are quite common in the United States and are referred to as Repetitive Motion Disorders (RMDs). Repetitive Motion… Read More
Collagen is vital for the body as it helps the skin be gentle and firm. Naturally, it will decrease as a person gets older, so taking collagen supplements can make sure that the body can function correctly. Read More
Do you experience chronic gut health issues? Research studies have found that Parkinson's disease (PD) may be associated with the gut-brain connection. Evidence in a group of mice demonstrated that PD can actually start in the gut, which may explain why patients with PD have constipation and other gut health issues. Scientists have also found that patients with Parkinson's disease… Read More
How RMD's affect the spine Most repetitive motion injuries or RMDs affect the arms and hands. However, they can also happen in the spine. The majority of back injuries, especially in the workplace, are often the result of long-term repetitive wear and tear on the: Muscles Ligaments Tendons Spinal discs Repetitive work motions like: Pulling Reaching Twisting Bending All of… Read More
Movement disorders are health issues that can cause abnormal and involuntary body movements. Many common movement disorders are frequently caused by problems in the transmission signals of the brain and they can ultimately affect quality, fluency, speed, and ease of movement. Movement disorders are also referred to as conversion disorders and/or psychogenic movement disorders. Damage, injuries or underlying conditions of… Read More
Even though these detox programs and cleanses are alluring and may reel in unsuspected individuals. The truth is that the endocrine system helps the body runs its detoxification process all day with natural, efficient, and effective essential nutrients that are critical for each of the endocrine functions. Read More
Part of understanding the body and treating symptoms such as fatigue, headaches, joint pain, and overall discomfort is realizing that the body is an intricate system that functions as one. Read More
Keyboards and mice come in all sorts of colors and styles, which is great but for those that work on a computer for a job, using the right type is essential to prevent injury keeping the hands, wrists, and arms healthy and moving. Overuse of a keyboard and mouse can cause painful musculoskeletal disorders like: Tendonitis Tendosynovitis Carpal tunnel syndrome… Read More
By exploring how stress can rewire the brain's neural architecture, researchers can see how this is being done, understanding allostasis and how the body responds to stress, as well as seeing how five molecules are being required to help rebuild the brain in the body. Read More
Movement disorders are characterized as health issues that cause abnormal and involuntary body positions or movements. Many neurological conditions are caused by brain signal problems and they can ultimately affect quality, fluency, speed, and ease of movement. Dyskinesia is characterized as abnormal and involuntary fluency and/or speed of movement while hyperkinesia is characterized as excessive movement and hypokinesia is characterized… Read More
Most of us know what sciatica means and that is low back pain that radiates/spreads into the buttock down into the leg and sometimes into the foot. The pain can be mild to excruciating, but fortunately, if it is mild sciatica can usually be alleviated in 3 months. These are a few non-invasive conservative treatment therapies that can be done at the… Read More