Cerebral palsy is an ailment that affects a person’s motor skills, movement, and muscle tone. Patients with cerebral palsy often have issues with posture and balance, and some may experience difficulty with speaking. This muscle control disorder, which affects 10,000 babies each year in the U.S. (according to United Cerebral Palsy), occurs after there is […]
Cluster headaches are the least common of heahaches, but happen to be the most excruciating reoccurring headaches experienced by sufferers. According to Migrainetrust.org, cluster headaches affect about 1-2 people in every 1000. In fact, women who happen to experience these kinds of headaches say it’s more painful than childbirth. Ouch! Research has shown that […]
Lupus is a life-changing autoimmune disease where a persons immune system attacks their tissues, causing swelling, swelling (inflammation), pain, and damage. Symptoms of the illness include lethargy, joint pain, fever, a rash, and cognitive dysfunction. According to the Lupus Foundation of America, 1.5 million Americans, and at least five million people worldwide have a form […]
The world is shocked and shattered after learning of the passing of 90s pop culture icon and television star Luke Perry (Beverly Hills 90210, Riverdale), who suffered a massive stroke on Feb 27th. Luke Perry was 52 years young, but sadly, not young enough to have a stroke. Unfortunately, it’s very common for people his […]
Schizophrenia is a genetic disorder that affects people from all walks of life and affects both genders equally. This illness is a lifelong brain disorder with continuous cognitive, behavioral, and emotional deteriorated functions. People who have schizophrenia can’t distinguish between reality and fantasy and ultimately suffer from hallucinations and paranoia. Symptoms of this disorder can […]
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 […]
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 […]