Depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders are becoming more prevalent in the US population. Whether this is from an increase in awareness, in population, or daily stresses, it leaves many individuals searching for remedies and GABA might be one. What is GABA? GABA stands for Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid, and it is an important neurotransmitter in […]
Alternatives to Surgery
Musculoskeletal pain and related soft tissue injuries affect the lives of many. In 2012, one of every two American adults was affected by a type of musculoskeletal disorder (1). Musculoskeletal pain is one of the leading causes of disability, and many times it leaves individuals unable to engage in routine activities or perform well in […]
What is Functional Integrative Nutrition?
Functional integrative nutrition is a type of nutrition therapy which incorporates many aspects of biology and wellness into holistic healing. By assessing the many interrelationships that exist between diet, lifestyle, environment, and biological systems, a nutritionist or dietician is able to target specific disorders and promote optimal whole-body function through diet and lifestyle influences. What […]
Sleep Studies: Neurochemistry of Wakefulness (Part 2)
Sleep disorders are very common and not many individuals know how to combat the adverse effects of poor sleep, much less how to correct it. Sleep disorders can range from the inability to begin or maintain sleep to the inability to remain alert during the day hours or maintain wakefulness. By becoming more informed on […]
3 Common Sleep Disorders
Sleep disorders affect 75% of Americans, any of whom could tell you that disordered sleep negatively impacts most areas of life. The good news is that there may still be much to discover about these conditions. Although the effects of missed or disrupted sleep are well known to anyone, the neurological function of sleep is […]
The Importance of a Sleep Schedule
New-era lifestyle habits can lead to adverse effects on both sleep and life quality. With bedtimes becoming a thing of the past for most Americans, sleep disorders and low energy levels are becoming more prominent. Lifestyle demands and habits many of us take for granted can disrupt rest. Not only that, but they can […]