Category: Functional Neurology
Brain’s fear center larger in procrastinators
Few things can make a person feel worse about themselves than being stuck in procrastination. These folks are constantly plagued by not reaching their potential and disappointing themselves and others. … Read More
Oxygen is one of the best things for brain healing
When it comes to healing a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or stroke or simply boosting your brain health, one of your most important allies is oxygen. Just because you can … Read More
Best ways to exercise to improve your mood
We know exercise is good for the brain, but the kind of exercise you do and how often can determine its mental health benefit. Hint: More is not necessarily better. … Read More
Childhood depression rates soar as recess drops
We can consider a number of troubling factors when looking at the most depressed and anxious generation of children: Too much screen time, obesity, social media and cyber bullying, standardized … Read More
Why disruptive behavior can be neurological
It’s easy to get frustrated at chronically disruptive behavior, but sometimes it can be neurological in nature. A recent study found that simply supplementing children with fish oil can improve … Read More
Nature and play: Essential, overlooked brain nutrients
Maybe you are doing all the right things for your brain: Consuming brain nutrients, sleeping well, exercising, and spending time with people you enjoy. But you may still be deficient … Read More
Women have more and worse concussions than men
When we think of concussions and brain injuries we tend to associate those with men — after all, they’re the ones playing football and predominantly in combat. But studies show … Read More
Surprising new form of concussion recovery: Exercise
The long-standing advice for concussion recovery has been rest. However, a recent study turned that advice on its head and showed returning to aerobic exercise in as little as 24 … Read More
CPTSD vs PTSD: How functional neurology can help
Awareness has increased about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the destructive and far-reaching consequences it can have on a person’s life. However, it’s helpful to distinguish between PTSD and complex … Read More
Chronic fatigue syndrome is a neurological condition
You may have heard of chronic fatigue syndrome or maybe have it yourself. Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) has long been controversial in conventional medicine, but neurological research has both validated … Read More