Alzheimer’s disease, a form of dementia, affects 5 million Americans according to the Alzheimer’s Association. In Virginia, 140,000 adults are living with the disease right now. The progressive, fatal disorder, which affects seniors ages 65 and older most commonly, is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. Some medications have been approved [...]

Experiencing trauma is more common than you might think in this day and age. Chances are very good you either know someone, or personally witnessed a frightening event, where you or a loved one’s life was in danger. Mass shootings seem almost commonplace. Natural disasters,  war atrocities, and terror bombings can create changes in the [...]

Nearly 30 million people in the U.S.have reported experiencing intense, throbbing migraine headaches that may last up to two days. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Women’s Health, migraine headaches disproportionally affect women; three out of four sufferers are women. While the exact cause or causes are unknown, researchers [...]

Getting a poor night’s sleep can wreak havoc in so many ways. It can be hard to concentrate and to remember simple things, such as which grocery item to pick up at the store. If you only got a few hours, not the 7-9 hours that is often recommended, you could feel tired during the [...]

Families are gearing up for back to school, health gathering school supplies, getting yearly physicals, and signing up for extracurricular activities. Taking time to plan your family’s morning routine is just as important for getting off to a good start to the year. If any of your family members have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or [...]

What is anxiety? Anxiety is a general term used to describe worry, fear or apprehension. Under normal circumstances, it is our body’s response to a traumatic, dangerous or fear-inducing circumstance. When the worry progresses to interfering with daily activities, it is time to seek help. Anxiety disorders can affect relationships, work, sleep, and the ability [...]

Neurofeedback is a type of neurotherapy that has been in use since the 1970s. It is used to treat a number of mental health diagnoses and nervous system disorders, prescription like Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). These conditions cause problems with attention, concentration, forgetfulness, impulsivity, and managing emotions. The following [...]

Your brain is a highly complex organ made up of billions of cells called neurons. Neurons send and receive messages to and from all parts of your body. This electrical flow in the brain can be measured and mapped using a qEEG (Quantitative Electroencephalogram). This is known as a “brain map.” Why do I need [...]

How would you like to improve your responses to all of your day-to-day situations? Be in control of your thoughts and moods? Neurofeedback training can help you do these things and more. What is Neurofeedback? Neurofeedback is a specialized type of biofeedback, diagnosis a technique that helps you learn to regulate certain body functions so [...]

Natural Solutions for Seasonal Affective Disorder When short, dark days and frigid weather roll around each winter, do you feel yourself wanting to hibernate? Researchers estimate that up to 6% of the U.S. population suffers from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and 14% more experience the milder form as Winter Blues. Both are types of depression [...]