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The N in Neuropathy

Blog, Dysautonomia, Health, Neurological Rehabilitation, NeurorestorationNovember 20, 202228Views0Likes0Comments
Neuropathy: Understanding Nerve Damage and Its Symptoms The "N" in neuropathy stands for nerves, which make up the nervous system. Neuropathy affects the peripheral nervous system (PNS)—all the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. These nerves connect to the central nervous system (CNS), which controls body functions and responses. How the Nervous System Works…

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Dementia and Your Great Green Garden

Blog, Dysautonomia, Health, mTBI, Neurological Rehabilitation, Neurorestoration, VestibularNovember 5, 202228Views0Likes0Comments
Your Gut Health Could Be the Key to Lowering Dementia Risk As we age, concerns about dementia often grow. With cases rising rapidly, many seek ways to lower their risk. While diet and lifestyle play a role, specific details often go unnoticed. One overlooked approach? Tending to your gut health—your body's "gut garden." What’s in…

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Feeling foggy? What is Brain Fog?

Blog, Concussion, Dizziness, Dysautonomia, Headaches, Health, Migraine, mTBI, Neurofeedback, Neurological Rehabilitation, Neurorestoration, POTS, Pulsed Electromagnetic Field, VestibularOctober 25, 202246Views0Likes1Comment
Understanding Brain Fog: Symptoms, Causes, and How to Tackle It Have you ever been in the middle of a conversation, only for your train of thought to vanish? Or perhaps a word or detail you were about to say is on the tip of your tongue, but it slips away. While this may seem like…

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How to Keep Your Brain Smarter Than a Fifth Grader

Blog, Neurofeedback, Neurological Rehabilitation, NeurorestorationOctober 10, 202226Views0Likes0Comments
Boost Your Brain Health: How Neuroplasticity and Exercise Keep You Sharp The brain is a powerhouse that constantly changes and forms new neural connections as we learn. This ability, known as neuroplasticity, allows the brain to adapt and reorganize based on experiences throughout life. Whether you suffer an injury or encounter a new experience, your…

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Head and Neck Trauma

Blog, Concussion, Dizziness, Dysautonomia, Headaches, Health, Migraine, mTBI, Neurological Rehabilitation, Neurorestoration, VestibularSeptember 20, 202250Views0Likes0Comments
What is Head Trauma? Head trauma refers to any injury to the brain or skull, ranging from minor bumps to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). It can be classified as either open or closed. Closed head trauma involves injuries like concussions or brain contusions, which don’t break the skull. On the other hand, traumatic brain…

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What is Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo?

Blog, Concussion, Dizziness, Dysautonomia, Headaches, Health, mTBI, Neurorestoration, VestibularMay 29, 2022122Views0Likes0Comments
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is an inner ear imbalance that causes vertigo-like symptoms, including a false sense of spinning or movement. It is one of the most common vestibular disorders, particularly affecting individuals over 60. What Causes BPPV? To understand BPPV, it's important to know how the inner ear works. The vestibular system contains six…

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Understanding Neuroplasticity

Blog, Neurological Rehabilitation, Neurorestoration, VestibularOctober 15, 202174Views0Likes0Comments
Neuroplasticity refers to the brain's ability to change and adapt based on an individual’s experiences. "Neuro" refers to the neurons, while "plasticity" implies malleability, meaning the brain can reorganize itself. This unique ability enables the brain to grow and adapt to new experiences, ensuring flexibility and continuous learning throughout life. There are two main types…

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Transcranial Photobiomudulation

Blog, Concussion, Dizziness, Dysautonomia, Headaches, Health, Migraine, mTBI, Neurofeedback, Neurological Rehabilitation, Neurorestoration, POTS, SupplementsOctober 6, 202128Views0Likes0Comments
Transcranial photobiomodulation (tPBM) involves applying low levels of infrared light to stimulate specific neural tissues. This laser therapy treatment goes by different names, but its primary function remains the same—enhancing and stimulating targeted areas of the brain. A larger laser head addresses inflammation, while a smaller laser head focuses on localized pain. Sessions typically last…

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Understanding Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Blog, Dysautonomia, Health, mTBI, Neurofeedback, Neurological Rehabilitation, Neurorestoration, POTS, VestibularSeptember 27, 202127Views0Likes0Comments
What are Neurodevelopmental Disorders? Neurodevelopmental disorders typically appear in infancy, childhood, or adolescence and cause deficits that impair function. These disorders result from disruptions in brain or nervous system development. Common examples include ADHD, autism, schizophrenia, learning disabilities, and speech or language disorders. Common Signs and Symptoms Symptoms vary depending on the affected area of…

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Lower-Level Therapy: A Breakthrough in Healing & Recovery

Blog, Neurological Rehabilitation, NeurorestorationSeptember 15, 202130Views0Likes0Comments
Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT), also known as photobiomodulation, is a non-invasive treatment that uses specific wavelengths of light to stimulate cellular function and promote healing. It has been widely researched for its ability to reduce inflammation, relieve pain, and support neurological recovery without medication or surgery. Many seek LLLT for chronic pain, injuries, or neurological…

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