Can Stress Do This?
My patients with health problems of the nervous system commonly have stress. They want to know: “Can the stress going on in my life right now make my (medical) symptoms … Read more
You passed out and started shaking.
A seizure is a scary event, and it’s more terrifying the first time, especially for loved ones who witness the event. What a person might see when they witness an … Read more
Who has time for sleep?
It’s a balancing act, but the fact is: getting enough shut eye can lead to: Optimal mental performance Better physical performance Heightened physiological function. Physicians, executives, researchers and professional athletes have … Read more
What does diabetes have to do with my nervous system?
First, you need to know that glucose is the body’s main source of fuel or energy. Glucose is a type of sugar. There are other sugars, like fruit sugar (fructose), … Read more
I am always shaky.
If you have a condition called essential tremor, your ability to write may be impacted to the point where you can not draw a smooth spiral, as shown above. When … Read more
What do women with seizures need to know to stay healthy?
A seizure occurs when there is excessive neural network activity and or disturbed activity. When people have repeated seizures that are not caused by a substance or an illness, … Read more
What if I don’t want to take medicine for my symptoms?
When we have health ailments, our nervous system sends signals, but those signals are off balance. The neural network is made up of nerve signals, chemical interactions and energy that … Read more
My feet are on fire!
Neuropathy (nr.aa.puh.thee) is a medical term for when the peripheral nerves in your body are sending abnormal signals to you brain. Neuropathy occurs when often very fragile nerves are injured … Read more
What happens to my nervous system when I have multiple sclerosis?
Like any other part of your body, your central nervous system can be injured by trauma, medical diseases and even by your own immune responses to viral infections and toxins. … Read more