Falling Into Fall: How to Reduce Your Risk of Falling This Season

As the vibrant leaves change color and crisp autumn air settles in, it’s the perfect time to talk about fall prevention. While the word “fall” may bring to mind cozy sweaters and pumpkin spice lattes, it’s also a reminder of the risks that come with losing balance and falling—especially for older adults. Falls are the […]

Understanding Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)

Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, commonly known as POTS, is a type of dysautonomia—a disorder affecting the autonomic nervous system. The autonomic nervous system is responsible for regulating many of the body’s automatic functions, such as heart rate, blood pressure, and digestion. When the autonomic nervous system is disrupted, it can lead to symptoms that impact […]

Peripheral Neuropathy: A Functional Neurologist’s Approach to Laser Therapy

Peripheral neuropathy is a condition characterized by damage to the peripheral nerves, which transmit signals between the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord) and the rest of the body. This damage can lead to symptoms such as numbness, tingling, burning pain, and muscle weakness. As a functional neurologist, my approach to treating peripheral […]

Top 5 Ways to Prevent Neurodegenerative Diseases, Like Dementia, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

Even though neurodegeneration (the slow breakdown of your brain) is a natural process of aging, people generally want to avoid or prolong it as long as possible. The most common neurodegenerative diseases that aging people experience are dementia, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.  According to the National Library of Medicine, approximately two out of three Americans experience […]

Understanding Back Pain: The Signs, Symptoms & Treatments Of Disc Injuries

Understanding Back Pain: The Signs, Symptoms & Treatments Of Disc Injuries

Most of us have experienced some form of back injury. Unfortunately, they’re all too common and the discomfort they cause can range from a slight twinge to unbearable pain.  When back pain does occur, we often hear phrases like ‘I slipped a disc’, ‘I threw my back out’ or ‘I pinched a nerve’. These terms […]