Trigeminal Neuralgia: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments
What is Trigeminal Neuralgia? Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a chronic pain condition affecting the trigeminal nerve, which carries sensation from your face to your brain. It causes sudden, severe facial pain, often described as sharp, electric-shock-like, or burning sensations. The pain typically occurs on one side of the face, impacting areas like the cheeks, jaw, […]
Can Hypnotherapy create new brain pathways?
Hypnotherapy influences neural pathways by leveraging the brain’s neuroplasticity, the ability to reorganize and form new neural connections in response to experiences. In a hypnotic state, heightened focus and suggestibility allow targeted interventions to modulate neural activity, impacting areas like the prefrontal cortex, amygdala, and default mode network (DMN). How Hypnotherapy Targets Neural Pathways Altered […]
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What is Chronic Pain? If you are experiencing persistent pain that has lasted more than three months beyond the usual or natural healing process of an injury or illness, it can classified as chronic pain. Chronic pain can impact your mobility, mood, sleep, and overall quality of life. Common causes of chronic pain include: Musculoskeletal […]
Chronic Pain Management: Causes, Treatments and Therapies
Chronic Pain Management: Causes, Treatments and Therapies What is Chronic Pain? Chronic pain is defined as pain that persists for longer than three months, beyond the expected healing period of any initial injury or illness. It is a recognised medical condition that can impact physical function, sleep, mood, concentration, and daily activities. The experience varies […]
Why start your health journey with a DNA health test?
DNA Health Test Wondering what a DNA health test is? A DNA health and nutrition test is an assessment of your genetics to identify factors that may affect your health, so you can take the right approach to better health and well-being. So, you’ve come back from the party season and with a vengeance, you’re […]
Migraine: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments
Migraine: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments What Is A Migraine? Migraine is a neurological condition characterised by recurrent moderate to severe headaches, often accompanied by additional symptoms. It can impact daily functioning and varies significantly between individuals. Standard medical treatments are commonly used. For some individuals with limited response to or intolerance of these treatments, non-invasive neuromodulation […]
Understanding Clinical Depression: Navigating the Complexities
Understanding Clinical Depression: Navigating the Complexities Depression is not a sign of weakness, nor is it something a person can simply “snap out of.” It’s a legitimate medical condition that requires professional understanding and comprehensive treatment. This complex mental health disorder can affect your mood, your mind, your body and your social interactions. What is […]
Introduction to Neurostimulation: What It Is and How It Works
In the ever-evolving field of mental health and brain wellness, neurostimulation has emerged as a powerful, non-invasive tool that offers new hope for individuals grappling with a range of neurological and psychiatric conditions. As a practitioner deeply invested in the advancement of brain health, I believe it’s crucial to demystify neurostimulation—what it is, how it […]
Electromagnetic Induction and Neural Sensitivity: The Science Behind TMS
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive brain stimulation technique that has its roots in fundamental principles of physics, particularly Faraday’s Law of Electromagnetic Induction. This principle is central to how TMS therapy works, and it allows us as physicians to influence brain activity in targeted areas, without the need for invasive procedures. Faraday’s Law […]
Anxiety Disorder
Anxiety Disorder What is Anxiety? Anxiety is a normal physiological response that occurs in many individuals during stressful or challenging situations, such as work pressures, examinations, or social interactions. This response is part of typical human functioning. Anxiety is classified as a disorder when it is persistent, out of proportion to the triggering circumstances or […]