Neurofeedback has been proven to help treat neurological disorders, but did you know that it can also help treat people who have high blood pressure/hypertension, also known as the silent killer? According to the Heart Association of America, 46 percent of adults in the United States have high blood pressure. This life-threatening disorder is a […]
A diabetic foot ulcer is a critical skin breakdown, opening the door to bacterial infection and potential amputation of the affected foot. Ulcers occur in this area because the feet are located away from the heart. The feet are the last to receive blood nutrients and the first to suffer from impaired blood circulation. The […]
Many people confuse Alzheimer’s with Dementia, thinking they are the same, but this happens to be a common misconception. When it comes to Alzheimer’s and Dementia, one is a syndrome (dementia), and the other (Alzheimer) is a disease. Dementia is an overall term used to describe symptoms that affect a person’s memory, communication, and daily […]
A couple of months ago, a woman (we will call her Beth) and her husband (we will call him Bob) came into my office for a Neurofeedback consultation. Her husband was suffering from suicidal ideation, along with depression. It had been a long, arduous road for the couple, and Beth was emotionally drained, tired of […]
Millions of people around the world suffer from anxiety and live in a perpetual state of worry. Day in and day out they are trapped by their thoughts (living in the past and future) never truly experiencing the joy of living in the moment. According to a report given by CBS news in 2017, a […]
Down Syndrome is a genetic condition in which a child has an extra chromosome. Typically we are all born with 36 chromosomes (we inherit 23 chromosomes from our mother and 23 chromosomes from our father). According to the Center for Disease Control, down syndrome remains the most common chromosomal malady diagnosed in the United States. […]
People can suffer from hay fever (allergic rhinitis) all year round which can be debilitating. This particular allergy, which is often inherited, is defined by it’s extraordinary response to pollen grains and other substances. There are two varieties of hay fever: seasonal which occurs when plants pollinate during a particular time of the year and […]
Do you know a compulsive liar? Chances are you do or have known one at some point in your life. Let’s face it; everyone cheats once in a while to profit from small dishonesties. For example, calling out sick from work when you’re not (to do something fun), lying about age (to get into a […]
Panic disorders are debilitating to an individual’s life and by extension their loved ones. It can make ordinary life a struggle, living in a constant state of fear knowing that at any given time a panic attack can occur. You see, when a person has a panic disorder, their body responds to stress and […]
The loss of a loved one, a pet, going through a divorce, and losing a job can lead a person to feel sad, and even depressed, for a period of time. A mentally healthy person will eventually find the strength to move forward and learn how to cope with the loss, however, in the case […]