Brain Blog
What I wish I knew
What I Wish I Knew Before My Child’s Concussion The story referenced here is from the point of view of a mother whose child sustained a concussion. She discusses how her daughter was injured, the
Busting Butts To Save Breasts
A BIG THANK YOU goes out to Scott and Melissa for putting on the event on October 23rd at STS. As a thank you to Scott for allowing us to set up shop and answer
Vertigo Relief
Seeking Vertigo Relief Mary was seeking vertigo relief. She came to us for evaluation after she had 3-4 months of dizziness. Her medical doctor (MD) told her she had a stone in her ear, and she
ATTENTION ATHLETES- Is your concussion gone?
Concussion Symptoms Gone It’s possible that your concussion symptoms are gone. However, is your concussion gone? We see kids and adults all the time with concussions. The sad part is that quite often the concussion symptoms
Return to School and Play Following Concussion
When should children return to school and play following concussion? Taking the proper steps after your child has suffered a concussion can help your child return to activities following concussion. In a report written at
Headache Food Triggers
Dietary triggers do not necessarily contribute to headaches in all patients; however, a high percentage of our migraine and headache patients do have food triggers. Particular foods may trigger attacks in certain individuals on occasion. In
Concussions Linked to Migraines in Young Athletes
Are concussions-migraines linked? Migraine associated with concussion appears to be more prevalent among young athletes than is currently recognized, recent new studies suggest. In the first of the studies, Tad Seifert, MD, a neurologist at
Keeping a Healthy Brain
How to keep a healthy brain Keeping a healthy brain includes maintaining thought tasks or cognitive function. Cognitive function is a reflection of a person’s overall health and wellness, including a decline. Normal cognitive decline
Constipation- Getting things moving
Constipation can be a major problem. It affects daily life. It can make or break someone’s day. Yet, statistics show that 1 in 6 Americans live with chronic constipation. It is estimated that $725 million
Comprehensive and Natural Laser Weight Loss Program
Why use a laser weight loss program? Recent estimates suggest that by 2030 half of all Americans will be not just overweight but obese.1 As Chiropractic Neurologists, we know that weight loss is far more
Managing Chronic Headaches in Children
Chronic headaches in children can be cause for alarm. We treat children with chronic headaches. We have multiple parents contact us about their children with chronic headaches: Karen, who’s daughter has headaches said this,“My 10 year
Researchers see brain volume loss after concussion
“Researchers have discovered noticeable changes in the brains of athletes with a history of concussions, months or even years after their last injury. They observed a 10- to 20-per-cent reduction in volume in the frontal
