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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
At the Eustache Institute, we have treated a variety of ailments with hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), especially among conditions that involve oxygen-starved tissue. Over the past few years, we have been treating people diagnosed with decompression sickness (DCS), which is a rare condition that occurs in sea divers, aviators, miner workers, astronauts, mountain climbers, or […]
It’s very common for children to have nightmares, particularly because children have such rich imaginations. Once a child wakes up from a bad dream, they’re easy to console. A little reassurance and a hug from mom or dad can help them fall right back to sleep, however, night terrors, the same can’t be said. Night […]
Cancer knows no boundaries. It can invade a person’s body at any age and comes in many different forms. This disease has taken the lives of many, leaving a profound impact on society. In fact, according to Cancer.gov (National Cancer Institute) in 2018 alone, an estimated 1,735,350 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in […]
To have success in school students of all ages need to be able to clear their mind from worry and stress, so they can focus, retain information and understand the information given to them. Let’s face it, depending on the age of the student; we’re faced with many distractions that keep our mind extremely busy […]
From menarche (a girls first period) to menopause (a woman’s last period) the average woman will experience their menstrual cycle for a total of 38 years, give or take a few. The average age for a young girl to receive her period is between 12 and 13, the average age for a women to experience […]
Parkinson’s Disorder is a brain disorder that impairs a person’s movement and motor skills, diminishing their quality of life. According to Parkinson Association of the Carolina’s, this disorder affects about fifty percent more men than women, and the most common age of diagnosis is 60 years of age. Nevertheless, 5 to 10 percent of people […]
In addition to being a Neurofeedback Therapy specialist, I’m also a parent and a co-parent instructor, so I understand the needs of children and how important it is to be patient and supportive of them. These days parents face many challenges with their children. At their core children want to be good, but sometimes because […]