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Today, in our staff meeting, one of my colleagues asked: Why do some people need continued direct interventions like laser and neurofeedback, while the patient we were discussing, do not seem to need continued treatment? Think of the body’s healing like a garden: Some patients eventually stop needing treatment because: We’ve removed what was harming their brain (infection, inflammation, poor diet, mold exposure, etc.) and used direct interventions like laser and neurofeedback to remove the weeds and pests from the “garden” – the brain.  Once they’re gone, the garden can thrive on its own without constant intervention. Other patients need ongoing treatment
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What is a ‘broken brain’ and how do you know if your brain is broken? A broken brain is a brain that is not functioning properly.  Sometimes it is quite obvious that a brain is broken-for example when someone has Alzheimer’s Disease and cannot recall the most basic things, such as their children’s names. Much of the time, however when brains are ‘broken’, it is assumed that the problem is bad character, lack of will power, bad upbringing, or some personal failure. With our newfound ability to look inside the brain, using advanced quantitative electroencephalograms (qEEG), we now know that the
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By Kat Osorio If you’re taking medications used to treat breast cancer, such as tamoxifen or anastrozole, you’re likely also experiencing side effects associated with these drugs, namely joint pain. Symptoms like this are all too common, but that doesn’t mean you have to suffer with no sight of relief. Here are a few ways to help alleviate joint pain caused by breast cancer drugs: Eat whole foods that contain nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids and polyphenols, to help to reduce the state of inflammation in the body. Wild-caught fatty fishes like salmon and sardines, chia and flax seeds,
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If you live in the Washington, D.C. area, you’ll know that it has a lot to offer when it comes to eating locally. Residents living in the more urban areas have the option of trekking out to the more rural areas of Maryland and Northern Virginia to visit farms, orchards, and wineries, while still having access to a variety of home delivery options.  No matter where you live in the DMV, you’re able to take advantage of a community-supported agriculture program and get fresh, local produce delivered straight to your door. Eating locally-grown foods not only supports the local economy,
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By Kat Osorio Now that we’ve entered the spring season, you might be wondering if it’s time to start adding some seasonal produce into your diet. The answer is yes! The best way to do it is by buying and eating locally-grown and produced food, which has a variety of benefits that include the following: Locally-grown fruits and veggies simply taste better because they’re picked at their peak and sold close to the time of harvest. When produce is shipped a long way, it has to be picked early before it’s allowed to ripen naturally, often resulting in a lackluster
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By Kat Osorio When was the last time you or someone you know said, “I’m so stressed” or “I don’t know how to relax.” Probably not too long ago, because chronic stress is a given for many people in our modern society. It’s associated with increased inflammation in the body, which can then progress to conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension. Managing your stress levels is key to maintaining lower levels of inflammation and an overall healthy state of being. Meditation comes to mind when thinking about stress management, and for some that may be sufficient. However, in order
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