Our ancestors have been incorporating organ meats into their diet for thousands of years. They didn’t merely consume muscle meat. Instead, they ate animals nose-to-tail and it is no coincidence that the most prized parts of the animal, the organs, are also the most nutritionally dense.
Guided by the most current research and state-of-the-art technology, we address four pillars of migraines: neurological, musculoskeletal, hormonal, and dietary aspects.
Previously, we’ve discussed the neurological mechanisms associated with dizziness, specifically vertigo (spinning sensation). Today we will look at the link between vertigo and vitamin D.
Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove, head of the WHO’s emerging diseases and zoonosis unit, has begun “walking back” her comment regarding onward transmission of Coronavirus, saying it’s a “really complex question” and there is much we do not know.
Here are 10 things you can do RIGHT NOW to support your immune system. The best offense is a good defense. We will give you tools to bolster your immune system naturally through simple dietary and lifestyle modifications.
Of the 202 brains dissected, 111 of the brains belonged to former players in the N.F.L. while the others belonged to the Canadian Football League, semi-professional players, college players and high school players. Of those 111 brains belonging to former NFL players, all but one of them was found to have CTE.
Most dreaming occurs in the REM stage, when brain activity becomes more alert and awake than the other stages. Synchronicity and time spent in each stage is paramount to efficiency of sleep patterns.
In order to reach peak performance, athletes MUST receive a functional evaluation to see which areas of their brain and body, if any, are working sub-optimally, causing deficits in athletic output. Just because you are strong or fast does not mean you are functioning at your best.
A major function of the human brain is being able to perceive where the body is in space. This is called proprioception. This happens at conscious and subconscious levels and is often referred to as the “6th sense”. The information conveyed between your body and your brain is crucial to allow you to interact appropriately with your environment with minimal consequences.
After you eat a meal, you should feel content. If you get extremely energized and do a happy dance, you were likely HYPOglycemic and had very low blood sugar before your meal. (Think of the people that get “hangry” when they don’t eat for a while).
The systems that receive blue light are common areas that are damaged after a concussion or whiplash injury. Some patients can develop extreme sensitivity to light (and sometimes sound) when these areas are not working optimally. A comprehensive neurological evaluation is recommended if you are having light sensitivity or eye strain related to a concussion or even classic migraine headaches behind or around your eyes.
The infrared eye tracking technology used in this study is also part of the diagnostic equipment used at Oculus Brain Centers. If you are an athlete, from peewee to professional levels, who’s sport requires visual tracking (what sport doesn’t?!), call us today to schedule an evaluation of your oculomotor system.
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