Will I have nerve problems from COVID?
With COVID-19, as with any viral disease, there is a huge impact on the brain and nervous system. Recent studies conducted have found that 36% to 55% of the of … Read more
I woke up and my head was spinning.
Feeling dizzy is one of the most common symptoms that people report to their medical providers. Dizziness is a neurological symptom, more specifically involving your sensory neural networks (brain and … Read more
Women who have served deserve attention.
Our women veterans have increased in number over the last two decades. There are approximately 2.2 million living women veterans like myself. As woman who has sacrificed to serve in … Read more
What exactly is sleep hygiene?
During the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020-2021, all of us have learned that hand hygiene, or washing your hands frequently and for at least 20 seconds of time is an … Read more
When your life is filled with fear.
Anxiety is a symptom of your nervous system. It’s similar to how we are impacted when we are afraid because our autonomic nervous system is a part of either a … Read more
Is it Alzheimer’s?
There are lots of causes of memory difficulty. However, when you hit about 65 years old, the risk of developing dementia goes up. Dementia is a growing and widespread health … Read more
I am so exhausted that I can’t sleep.
If you have insomnia your health may be at risk. Insomnia, in medical terms, is difficulty getting to sleep and or staying asleep. As each sleepless night goes by, we lose … Read more
I’m Sorry, I Can’t Remember.
A lot of people that I see and care for are concerned about memory loss. Changes in memory can occur because of Aging Chronic medical conditions, such as diabetes and … Read more
My back is out.
Back pain is one of the top 5 symptoms that patients will complain about when they visit their doctor. What puts you at risk for back pain? Physical muscle … Read more
Do You Know Your Neuro Status?
Your nervous system is the most important organ system in your body, so it would be very helpful to know your basic neurological status. This is because neurological or neural function … Read more