Neurodegeneration vs Neurodegenerative disease Neurodegeneration is the loss of neurons or connectivity. Neurodegenerative disease is the buildup of tau proteins, amyloid beta plaques and alpha-synuclein Lewy bodies; it leads to progressive and distinctive changes in brain chemistry. Dementia is the umbrella term for all neurodegenerative diseases. The best measure for addressing dementia is catching…
Why Are Neck Misalignments So Common? The top two neck bones (C1 and C2) are unique in their design and function. The purpose of their differences compared to the rest of the spine is to facilitate a larger range of motion that no other part of the spine is capable of. For example, C1 (top…
The JAISON Foundation funds Upper Cervical chiropractic research and treatment for children with scoliosis. Scoliosis is a disease that develops during childhood, and without intervention, deformities remain for the rest of a child’s life. The current medical options for scoliosis are limited to observation, brace or surgery. None of these mainstream options offer disease regression…
Deep Relaxation: 3 Steps to Neurological Rest & Repair In last month’s blog we went over how the immune system THRIVES and gets all its work done when the nervous system is in a parasympathetic state of REPAIR. Conversely, when the nervous system is in the sympathetic state of cortisol production, functions such…
Is Neck Cracking Safe? Many professionals working with the spine treat their patients with relief care instead of corrective care. This type of mobilization to the spine is non-specific. It is used to improve movement and temporarily reduce tension and may include twisting, jerking, bending and cracking. Even though built up tension is temporarily…
Fibromyalgia Awareness and Diagnosis Fibromyalgia is a complex physiological condition marked by chronic widespread pain, stiffness and burning sensations throughout the body. Some also experience depression, chronic fatigue, irritable bowel syndrome, numbness, dizziness, headaches, irritability, mood changes or sleep disorders. Even minor exertion can aggravate pain and increase fatigue. In the United States…