ADHD in Your Child: The Journey Begins
You begin to notice some changes with your son’s behavior: he finds it difficult to finish homework and chores; he is tapping his feet at the dinner table, and seems as if he is thinking about other...
View ArticleBalancing Act: Neurotransmitters & ADHD
When talking about neurotransmitters involved in ADHD, dopamine is a primary candidate for discussion. In fact, most medications today target dopamine and its transporters to treat ADHD symptoms....
View ArticleControl Issues: Thyroid Function & Your Energy
The thyroid gland is in charge of a number of bodily functions. One of its important functions is to control our metabolism. What affects peripheral thyroid receptor function that may interfere with...
View ArticleMelatonin Intervention in Autism
Autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, encompasses a variety of conditions and affects a diverse population. One common issue plaguing many people with ASD is insomnia. Adults with ASD, as well as 40% to...
View ArticleAdrenalin Rush
Ever wonder what’s behind that delicious thrill of fear when you’re watching a scary movie? We’ve put together an infographic, so you can understand why people (some of us, anyway) love to be scared by...
View ArticleSerotonin: the Chemistry of Calmness
Occasional anxiety is a normal reaction to stress; however, in some cases anxiety can be excessive and uncontrolled, negatively impacting daily activities and relationships. Anxiety disorders affect...
View ArticleWinter, Your Mood and the Clock
The transition from daylight savings time (summer) to standard time (winter) has recently been associated with an increase in depression.[1] We are entering a period where we are losing the long summer...
View ArticleThe Importance of Retesting: Why We Need to ‘Stay on the Path’
At its heart, the Communication System Management™ (CSM) model is one of first testing our patients’ neurotransmitter and hormone levels through an initial HPA test and assessing the results; then...
View ArticleAddiction and the Dopamine Hypothesis
Dopamine is also a part of reward pathways in the brain—it is responsible for the flood of good feelings you get in response to positive reinforcement. Learn the facts and myths of dopamine's role in...
View ArticleWhy So Many People Still Struggle with Anxiety
Anxiety & the Stress Response: Traditional vs. Functional Medicine Anxiety disorders affect 18.1% of adults in the United States (approximately 40 million adults between the ages of 18 to 54),...
View ArticleThe Power of Sound: Soundwaves, Brainwaves, and Binaural Beats
The Therapeutic Use of Sound Could reducing anxiousness, managing pain, and improving cognitive function be as easy as listening to music? Studies show that soundwaves may have a positive impact on our...
View ArticleNeuroLab™: Your Partner in Integrity
The integrity of any lab is defined by its standards and quality, the people behind it, and the lab’s technology and procedures. After all, you’re not just trusting your lab ‘partner’ to produce...
View ArticleDopamine Pathways
Dopamine’s Four Major Pathways Dopamine is a diverse and important neurotransmitter in the human body. Although it is typically thought of as our “reward and salience” neurotransmitter, it has...
View ArticleL-theanine: The Gift in Every Cup of Green Tea
L-theanine, that by-now famous constituent of green tea, can be like your best friend—calming you down and lifting your mood with a smile. Theanine was first studied as an anxiolytic, and was shown to...
View ArticleThe Winter of Discontent: Seasonal Affective Disorder
SAD, or seasonal affective disorder, is a disorder in which there may be both dysfunction of the circadian rhythm and a production of excess melatonin during the long nights of winter. Symptomology...
View ArticleSSRIs, SNRIs, and SSNRIs, Oh My! How do they work?
In the ever-growing world of pharmaceuticals, it can be difficult and confusing to choose which medication is right for you. SSRIs, SNRIs, and SSNRIs are effective treatment options for everything from...
View ArticleAnxiety and Your Child
Anxiety is a normal response to stress; however, anxiety can become excessive or uncontrolled, even in children. Anxiety disorders affect one in eight children, and may negatively impact outcomes in...
View ArticleEndorphins’ Chain Reaction: Why Exercise Makes You Feel So Good
Endorphins are the body’s natural pain killers and mood boosters. Ever wonder why exercise can make even the toughest patient feel so great? It is partially due to the fact that the body releases...
View ArticlePanic Disorder? Inositol to the Rescue
Panic disorder is a common anxiety disorder which can have serious effects on those who suffer from it. People with panic disorder experience recurrent and unexpected panic attacks which are...
View ArticleBeyond Kissing: Healthy Benefits of Mistletoe
It’s finally the holidays – a time for decorative lights, good food, and kissing under the mistletoe. But, this plant has been making recent news for more than just bringing some extra PDA, or public...
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