Stay active The most important factor in winter exercise is to make sure to dress appropriately and wear sunscreen when going outside. Daily exercise can be a great way to ward off seasonal affective disorder (SAD) by elevating feel-good hormones! Time outside can also allow your body to absorb natural Vitamin D from the
Has your child been acting “different” lately, but you can’t quite put your finger on what is wrong? Are you thinking there is no way that your adolescent could be depressed because they aren’t displaying any tell-tale signs? There is a common misconception that depression manifests the same in adolescents as it does in adults.
Don't let the holidays become something you dread. Instead, take steps to prevent the stress and depression that can descend during the holidays. Learn to recognize your holiday triggers, such as financial pressures or personal demands, so you can combat them before they lead to a meltdown. Despite your best efforts, you may find yourself
As our understanding of human brain anatomy continues to grow, one thing will always remain the same: the importance of human emotions. Feelings have an undeniable significance when it comes to regulating one’s well-being. In an effort to relieve a patient from neurological disorders, many therapy protocols include medication and this itself may worsen symptoms.
Roughly 50 million Americans suffer from tinnitus, with about 20% of them having cases so serious that it affects their quality of life. This is a condition where people hear a constant high-pitched ringing sound, and unfortunately, there aren’t many options for treating it. Thankfully, neurofeedback seems to be a valid treatment option for it.
There are several nonverbal cues to tell that a person is depressed, however, many are not aware of these signs. Once mindful of these signs, friends and family many times will notice the signs of depression even before the person. Learning to recognize these signs will be key to providing support to loved ones dealing
Feeling tired, unfocused or foggy? Your brainwaves could be to blame. At MyBrainDR, we see patients every week who are experiencing depression, insomnia, hyperactivity and other disruptive conditions and patterns. Each of these conditions can be better understood when you uncover the role that brainwaves play in your mental health and functioning. Understanding what
While every patient is unique, learning more about how neurofeedback works and what it can do for you will help you make an informed decision about the process. MyBrainDR hears from potential patients every day –we have collected our most commonly asked questions, along with their answers, for your review. We hope that these
Did you know that one in five people in the U.S. report suffering from anxiety every year?1 While many people believe that mental illnesses are a product of circumstance or brain structure, there is another player in the game that can make or break your mental health. Gut health is directly tied to brain health
