The Stages and Timeline of Migraine
Migraine is a complex neurological disorder that causes head pain, light sensitivity, nausea and other symptoms that can vary with each episode. Migraine can have their own timeline from being an occasional or episodic variation that takes place every once in a while. Or a migraine can be more frequent, known as chronic where they […]
The Difference of Stress vs Anxiety
Stress and anxiety are the bodies natural survival response that engages when it is in a perceived dangerous situation. The response sets off an internal chain of events that alerts respiratory, circulatory and hormonal systems to be hyper focused and ready to deal with a threat. There is an increase of blood supply and hormones […]
The Physical Symptoms of Anxiety
I would have to say that anxiety disorders are probably the most problematic condition I treat my clients for at NeuroBalance. It seems that anxiety plays a part in most other neurological issues that people come in to see me for as well. The physical symptoms experienced by the clients with anxiety I see typically […]
4 Types of MS
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a complex neurological condition that affects the central nervous system as a result of the immune system misidentifying structures in the body causing a breakdown of communication. This malfunction leads to the immune system attacking the nerve fibers and myelin sheaths that surround them. The damage changes the brain signals sent […]
Girls with ADHD
ADHD is the most common neurodevelopmental disorder found in children. It affects millions of children worldwide and 9.4 % of 2-17 year olds in our nation. ADHD is commonly diagnosed in early childhood and can progress into adulthood in many cases. According to the CDC from 2014 to 2016, ADHD is twice as prevalent in […]
The ADHD Brain vs the Neurotypical Brain Differences
Attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) commonly referred to as ADD, is the most prominent childhood neurodevelopmental condition that is characterized by behavioral symptoms like being impulsive, short attention span, lack of attention and hyperactivity. Most ADHD conditions develop early on in children and sometimes can continue on into adolescence and to adulthood. This condition which […]
All About Music Therapy
What is music therapy and how does it work? This article will feature the definition, history and origins as well as how music therapy can benefit anxiety, depression and children. Music therapy is the practice of implementing music in all forms from, playing, singing, listening and moving to all types of music to encourage positive […]
Late Onset Bipolar Disorder
Late onset bipolar disorder is also know as older age bipolar disorder. It is a bipolar condition that is diagnosed later in life but may be a result of a pre-existing condition from early on in one’s life. Late onset bipolar disorder can be confused as a newly discovered disorder, when in fact it more […]
The Role of the Cerebellum
The cerebellum is the region of the human brain that resides below and to the rear of the upper most area known as the cerebrum. The cerebellum is located at the back of the head and behind the brainstem at the bottom part of the brain. The cerebellum plays a critical role in every aspect […]
Guillain-Barre syndrome
Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) is a serious neurological disorder that affects the peripheral nervous system. GBS is an autoimmune disease that leads to muscle weakness and in many cases temporary paralysis that can last from months to years. GBS is one of those rare diseases that experts really don’t know why it occurs in some people. […]