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 […]
A couple of years ago a friend of mine developed bells palsy. At first, she had no idea what was happening to her, and she thought she was having a stroke, but thankfully that wasn’t the case. Bells palsy is a condition in which one side of your face experiences temporary paralysis, causing that side […]
When it comes to aging, many of us hope to age gracefully and hold on to our vibrant and youthful skin for as long as possible. And thanks to the billion dollars anti-aging industry, that spends millions of dollars on advertisements and celebrity endorsements, we have tons of options to “trust” and choose from, that […]
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is dangerous and should never be taken lightly or ignored. A person can suffer a TBI by experiencing a bump, blow or jolt to the head that disrupts the normal function of the brain. According to the CDC, in just the United States alone, TBI is responsible for 30% of all […]