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Are My Headaches From Allergies?
According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology, headaches are among the most common health complaint of Americans, and while some headaches are due to allergies, most are not. There are two types of headaches linked to allergies: sinus, and migraines. It is important to visit your doctor first before ruling out whether…
Spasticity Treatment
Spasticity affects more than 12 million people worldwide. Spasticity is a common neurological condition, in which certain muscles are steadily contracted. As a result of this continuous contraction, muscles become rigid, and this interferes with movement, speech, and gait. It is believed that spasticity is a results from damage to the region of the brain…
Brain Health Benefits of Yoga
Yoga is not only a great form of exercise, but it also provides several health benefits for the brain. A yoga routine involves a series of poses and breathing exercises that help strengthen the muscles and improve the cardiovascular system. There are certain poses that have been shown to have a relaxing effect on the…
What is an EMG?
An EMG stands for Electromyogram, and this test is used to calculate the electrical activity of muscles. This testing is important to determine how quickly nerves are transmitting signals, as problems with nerve transmission can potentially lead to pain and numbness. An Electromyogram Test is often used to help diagnose certain neurology related diseases. Here…
How Sleep Deprivation Affects the Brain
Sleep is essential for proper brain functioning and overall health. It is commonly thought that sleep is necessary for the brain to organize and store memories. When sleep is disrupted in any way, there can be some serious consequences, and ultimately our mind and overall health are severely affected. On average, about 30 to 40…
The Effects of a High Sugar Diet on the Brain
Research shows that eating too much sugar can be more harmful than we think. Excessive sugar consumption can lead to memory deficiencies, sugar addiction, and overall health deficiencies. The American Heart Association recommends no more than 25 grams of added sugar per day for women and 38 grams for men. However, most Americans consume much more…
When Should My Child See a Pediatric Neurologist?
A Pediatric Neurologist has specialized training to treat disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system in children under the age of eighteen. Here are some examples of neurological disorders treated by a Pediatric Neurologist: Behavioral Disorders, such as ADHD Headaches Cerebral Palsy Epilepsy Developmental Disorders Autism ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and…
How a Healthy Diet Can Improve Brain Health
In order to perform optimally, the brain requires an abundance of energy, which it receives through essential nutrients. In fact, the brain uses 20% of the energy used by the entire human body. This means that not only does your brain require a lot of energy to function, but it also needs to receive the…
What are Headaches?
(Courtesy Migraine.com) (Part 1 Classification, Causes and Triggers) Headaches are one of the most common medical complaints; most people experience them at some point in their life. They can affect anyone regardless of age, race, and gender. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that almost half of all adults worldwide will experience a headache in any given…
Treatment of migraines
Why is treatment of migraines so important? Migraines are a common headache disorder. More than 37 million people in the United States suffer from migraines. Two to three million migraine sufferers are chronic. More than 11 million people blame migraines for causing moderate to severe disability. More than 90% of people who suffer migraines miss…
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