Emery Neuro

Remember learning to ride a bike, and how nerve-wracking it was to see a big pothole in the street? You'd concentrate so hard on that pothole, and keep telling yourself "Don't run into the pothole. Don't run into the pothole." And lo and behold, you'd run right into the pothole! Energy flows where attention goes. Quantum physics is now offering the idea that thoughts are things. When you think a thought, you are creating something that moves into the field of dynamic energy that is our universe. And that energy field works to send the same thing back to you. Our brains move us toward whatever we are thinking about. Brain neurology is such that we have to process out an idea in order to negate...

Many people ask me whether travel phobias - fear of flying, boating, automobile travel etc. - are justified or irrational. I would be hard pressed to think of a single travel-related phobia that is "justified" per se. If a person has been in a serious car/plane accident and is therefore, afraid to return to that method of travel, his/her fear could possibly be said to be "justified" under the circumstances. However, most phobias related to travel are based on worries that simply will never eventuate. By its very definition, a phobia is not a rational process. It is mainly an irrational fear of something that poses no real, impending danger. Take for example one of the most common phobias - fear of...

Are you one on the unfortunate millions that suffer from Migraines? If you are then I empathize with you as I am also a long time migraine sufferer. If like me you are against dangerous prescribed medicine then keep reading for some valuable migraine pain management advice. First of all, have you been to see the doctor? It is important that you see a doctor and make sure your migraines aren't something more dangerous. Doctors generally aren't very helpful when it comes to migraines unless they are migraine specialists. However they may be able to give you some drugs to help with your Migraine pain management. Don't get me wrong. I'm against the use of drugs. As I'm sure you know migraine drugs can...

My brother Norm has been living with a brain aneurysm for years -- and I mean LIVING! Nine years ago he was wracked with an excruciating headache. The doctors discovered that it was from a leaking aneurysm, and rushed him into surgery. After a 7-hour brain surgery, they determined that his aneurysm was inoperable. When he realized that he could die any day, he chose to LIVE every day -- he followed his bliss, buying a sailboat and sailing to the Caribbean where he is having wonderful adventures in paradise. He stopped thinking about the aneurysm and lived as if it was gone. A few weeks ago he had an MRI, which showed that the aneurysm has completely calcified and there is no longer a threat of it...

The human spine is literally the backbone of our anatomy. The complexities of the spine direct bodily movements and functions. The spinal column consists of 24 vertebrae, intervertebral discs, spinal discs, the sacrum and the coccyx. Inside the spinal canal is the spinal cord. Spinal surgery at a Watseka hospital, both invasive and non-invasive, helps to correct backbone damage or defects. The spinal series of nerves, bones and discs also has natural curvatures. The four regions of the spine are defined by these curvatures. The medical terms for these regions are cervical, thoracic, lumbar and pelvic. Pelvic and thoracic curvatures are called primary curves because they are also present in a human...

nson's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative illness that affects about one percent of men and women over the age of 50. Despite tremendous advances in drugs and techniques to manage the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, not everyone is able to benefit from these improvements. Parkinson's disease is a highly individualized condition that attacks each patient differently. With the promise of stem cell therapy on the horizon, coupled with the general effectiveness of existing drug treatments, including the commonly-administered levodopa, most Parkinson's sufferers are able to cope with their disease. There are, however, a number of cases of rapidly-progressing or unusually severe Parkinson's that...

Does Bob Berdar Have A Right To Be Upset? Do you ever think you have troubles in life? I'm sure you do, we all do, in fact I don't knowof anyone who doesn't. If life has thrown you a curveball, I've got ashort story to share with you. Tonight we played a Colt baseball game. The home plateumpire was a gentleman named Bob Berdar. Bob is a reallygood umpire along with being a friend of mine. His daughter lives in England. Bright girl, in her twenties,had a good job, everything going for her. Found out this past winter she had a brain tumor. This spring, she underwent brain surgery to remove the tumor,which went as well as could be, however it left her in asemi-vegetative state and took away most of...

Any mistake on the part of a medical professional does not justify as a valid reason to file a lawsuit and claim compensation. If you feel that the negligence of a medical practitioner has resulted in any harm to your or a near one's physical and psychological well being you need to analyze the various aspects of the situation before you file a medical malpractice lawsuit. The first thing to take into account is what qualifies as a medical negligence. Say for example, there has been an error in the diagnosis of your medical condition. Or there is an omission in a certain treatment that you were being given. These are common grounds on which these claims are filed. If you are confused whether your...

Which are the top 3 highest paying careers in the US? 3. Engineering Manager - 140.000 $ per year This job requires both engineering and management qualifications and specialists spend from 6 up to 15 years training for this position. One can become an engineering manager with only a bachelor degree, but most people in this field pursue higher education degrees such as MBA's and doctorates. As general duties, engineering managers have to coordinate teams that are responsible with planning, research, design and other vital business tasks. 2. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - 140.000 $ per year CEO's hold the highest positions in any company. They oversee all the managerial levels and they are directly...

  Tumor Surgery In India    Surgery for Brain Tumor Treatment of a brain tumor depends on its location and type. When possible, the tumor is removed surgically. Some brain tumors can be removed with little or no damage to the brain. Surgery is the treatment of choice for accessible primary brain tumors, when the patient is in good health. To remove a brain tumor, a neurosurgeon makes an opening in the skull. This operation is called a craniotomy. The procedure is performed under general anesthesia and involves opening the skull (cranium). The neurosurgeon makes an incision into the scalp and several holes (called burr holes) are made in the skull. A bone saw is used to join the holes together to...

When George T, a resident of Romania, swallowed some sleeping pills in order to end his life, he hardly knew what lay in store for him. Instead of falling into a coma, George seemed to have stepped into a conscious dream - he saw two tall, sturdy men take him to the ambulance where he sat beside the driver all the way to the hospital. Reaching the hospital, George saw something even more stranger - from a distance, he witnessed the frantic efforts of the doctors to resuscitate him as he lay on the hospital bed. He also remembered going to the hallway and talking to a man covered in blood, helping him to get up from the floor. Afterwards, however, George learned that he was led to the ambulance by...

There are two main ways brain injury can occur, insidious onset (tumors, neurological diseases, and substance and alcohol abuse) or outside onset (infection, lack of oxygen, trauma, and strokes). Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) is brain damage suffered after birth. The main causes of ABI include disease (AIDS, Alzheimer, cancer, Parkinson or sclerosis), alcohol or drugs, prolonged lack of oxygen, physical trauma (such as those suffered in car accidents or fighting sports) and strokes (the breaking of a blood vessel causing brain tissue destruction). Acquired brain injury affects patients in numerous ways. Many patients experience mental and physical fatigue, visual dysfunction and slowed mental...

In a world of big whole house water or reverse osmosis filters, counter top water filters are a breath of fresh air. Countertop water filters are small, competitively priced, easy to install and effective at removing some of the most troublesome drinking water contaminants. One just has to read the news and you'll see headline such as, 'Drugs In Drinking Water" or "Rocket Fuel Found In Tap Water." Are these headlines just there to scare us into buying water filtration systems? Maybe - but the bigger question is what are the long term health effects of having these contaminants in our drinking water? Many scientists agree that even though chemicals and pharmaceutical drugs are present in our tap...

Causes of anxiety attacks, in which the sufferer suddenly feels a great trembling fear without warning, are varied. Anxiety attacks find their causes rooted in psychodynamic, behavioral and spiritual causes. This is further evidenced by increased external and internal stresses. When stresses exceed beyond a level that one can normally cope up with, anxiety results. At a psychodynamic level, it is mostly internal instincts and impulses that conflict each other, leading to distress. At a behavioral level, a person relates to past experiences and situations often in a maladaptive manner, considering them a benchmark to future situations. Such responses to the past become generalized even if the future...

My husband suffered strokes in August 2006 that resulted in total loss of short-term memory, slurred speech, and difficulty walking. The doctors said he may never recover, and if he did it would take at least two years. Now, after only two months of hyperbaric therapy his memory is back, and his speech and walking are normal. His energy has improved. Conditions that harm the brain have a wide reach. Whether from a stroke (vascular accident) or a traumatic brain injury, the results impair the whole family. The loss, or potential loss, of hopes, dreams, and expected joys and accomplishments is a loss suffered by all of those who care. Brain damage has a wide reach; it damages the whole family...

Those of us who fail to remember everything from high school biology may forget the exact definition of an antioxidant; it turns out the definition is buried somewhere in our sophomore locker. But, even if we don't remember exactly what an antioxidant is, we do remember one thing: antioxidants are good for our well being. Wine, vegetables, tea, fruit, coffee, even certain types of water are all rich in antioxidants. We eat them, we drink them, if we could, we might even date them, all in an attempt to live a life filled with health. While this "maintaining health" is perhaps the number one feature on an antioxidant's resume, recent research has now discovered that they have the ability to do one...

Antioxidants are substances naturally found in our diet. They include nutrients like beta-carotene, vitamins C and E, and selenium which all inhibit harmful cell activities and are actively involved in repair. Antioxidants work by slowing or forestalling the oxidative process done by free radicals. They also work to improve immune function and lower the risk of infection. For people who want to live longer, health professionals recommend making their diet rich in antioxidants. The following are the top 10 antioxidant foods: 1. Berries - Not only are berries rich in protein, dietary fiber, vitamins, amino acids and minerals, they are also known for their strong health benefits. More than 60 diseases...

Researchers at Oxford University have found that complicated tasks, like if you learn juggling, it produces significant changes to the structure of the brain. The work, appearing in the journal Nature Neuroscience, finds a 5% increase in white matter, the so-called cabling of the brain. Earlier work has shown changes due to experience in our grey matter, where processing and computation happens; enhancements in the white matter of the healthy adult brain haven't been demonstrated, until now. The subjects in this study were taught a complex visual/motor task, juggling three balls, and had brain scans at both the beginning and end of the study period. The participants were a group of 24 healthy adults...

There is growing proof that folic acid (folate) that taken in high doses does not protect against cancer and possibly will even promote particular cancers. It is a B vitamin discovered in lots of vegetables, fruits, beans, and whole grains. Despite the fact that proof of its ability to decrease neural tube defects in infants while taken by the mother before or as long as pregnancy has been well documented, but its effects on other circumstances are uncertain. Men who took folic acid supplements faced more than twice the risk of prostate cancer as individuals who didn't receive the supplements, a 10-year study has found. But according to a report in the March 10 online issue of the Journal of the...

When it comes to neurological diseases which are debilitating, Multiple Sclerosis is the one most commonly found amongst the young. It is usually strikes between the ages of 20 and 40. It is not curable, but sufferers typically go through natural periods of remission or calm. It affects 2.5 million people throughout the world. MS attacks present themselves differently in each individual. Symptoms can include visual problems, painful eye movements, bodily weakness, tremors and depression. It can also cause inexplicable and inappropriate emotional responses, for instance laughing when hearing bad news. Multiple Sclerosis is caused by an immune system problem. It incorrectly identifies the myelin...

'We are all going to die and there is nothing we can do it about'. A somewhat fatalistic statement that suggests our demise is predetermined and unalterable but how true is this? Assuming we're fortunate enough to avoid life's numerous hazards and pitfalls, how long we live is largely determined by a combination of factors, which, for arguments sake, we can breakdown into genetic and environmental, or lifestyle. Which of the two exerts most influence probably depends on individual circumstances. Genetics, essentially, the process of heredity, is the one over which we have the least control. It is the factor that largely determines how long we are likely to live, subject to other conditions and why...

Is red wine beneficial for health or a potent poison? In the old times Plato said that "nothing more excellent or valuable than wine was ever granted by the Gods to man." Nowadays research suggests that a glass of red wine each day may be providing you with more than just a little relaxation. The French seem to know something about the health benefits of red wine considering that studies that compared French and German red wines, revealed that the French red wines delivered a greater health benefit due to their higher level of antioxidants. Experts believe that red wine contains certain compounds that help protect the heart. This has opened the door for other researchers to study the components in...

Various Traditional cultures have always known that food can be medicine, when used wisely. For instance, the Chinese and East Indian cuisine is loaded with heavenly spices that not only taste good but are also good for many common ailments. In addition, science is now suggesting that these very spices may actually prevent many chronic disease as well as possibly some cancer. Turmeric, also known as cumerin, has a long history of use in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. Used for centuries to treat inflammation and swelling, it was incorporated into East Indian cuisine as a major component of curries and spices of the region. Having a rather strong, pungent, peppery flavor, it is popular even today in...

Lipoxygenase Inhibition: A Missed opportunity for controlling pain and inflammation Are we only "half treating" our back and joint pains? Back and joint pains are among the top reasons for visits to the doctor. Yet complete resolution of the complaint is often slow in coming or never completely resolved. Why? There are 2 major physiologic pathways leading to inflammatory and pain responses: the cyclooxygenase (COX) mediated and the lipoxygenase (5-LO) dependent one. While the former is widely known, and inhibited by the well popularized NSAID's (like Celebrex, Vioxx(!)), etc, the second one is virtually ignored in the current management of pain syndromes. Principal cause for this is the failure of...

Of course everybody loves flowers! When people are sad, it makes them happy. When people are in love, it makes their world more colorful. When people are sick, their family and friends give them flowers to make them feel better. When they are depressed, it lighten their mood and so on and so forth. These are just the very simple manifestations of what I am saying. Flowers are simply irresistible. This explains why the demand for flowers is just simply growing. Several shops are sprouting like mushrooms may it be on the streets, inside the malls and the latest is on the internet. However, it is noticeable that most flowers on the racks of these shops are imported which usually come from Other...

The four most common causes of death in America are not drunk drivers, violent killings, AIDS, or illegal drugs; they are: 1. Heart disease 2. Cancer 3. Stroke 4. Chronic lower respiratory diseases Americans spent over $7,400 per person in 2007 for health care, the highest in the world, yet our life expectancy is ranked number 45. Japan, on the other hand, spent less than 40% of what we did but the life expectancy is ranked number three in the world! As Americans continue to spend more on health care, the death rates from these chronic degenerative diseases keep going higher. The data reveals that countries that eat less processed foods and more natural foods have less diseases and a longer life...

Parkinson's disease (vorum tremens) is the chronic progressing disease of a brain for the first time was described in 1817 by J. Parkinson. Patients who has Parkinson's disease often suffer from involuntary trembling finitenesses (tremor), muscular rigidity, infringements of coordination and speech, and also experience difficulties with movement. These symptoms usually occurs after 60 years though cases of Parkinson's disease are known in the age of 50 years are more younger. Parkinson's disease is a progressing disease, i.e. its symptoms and appearance eventually become aggravated and worsen. However, in spite of the fact that finally Parkinson's disease leads to physical inability and loss of...

If the title seems a little odd and you're thinking that there is some snake oil being sold here, you might want to read what comes next before you make any judgments. Chess can actually help slow such terrible diseases as MS and Alzheimer's. What follows will try to explain why, in simple terms that even non medical people can understand. Chess is probably one of the most difficult games in the world to play. Not because it is physically demanding but because of the amount of brain power it takes to play the game well. Chess requires you to make a number of moves, at least in tournament play, in a certain amount of time. With the infinite number of moves available to a player, especially as...

Motor System Disorders is actually an umbrella term used to cover many of the neurological diseases. Parkinson's disease is one of those disorders. For many of these disorders, the main cause of the disorder is a loss of a chemical that is produced in the brain called Dopamine. Dopamine carries messages to the part of the brain that handles body co-ordination and movement. When the dopamine supply is reduced (as in Parkinson's), the messages are reduced or eventually stop altogether which reduces the body's ability to move normally as it should do. In general, Parkinson's disease is more frequent in people over the age of 50. But there are many cases where it has developed in people of a much...

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is difficult to diagnose early because it may appear similar to other neurological diseases. No test can provide a definite diagnosis of ALS, although the presence of upper and lower motor neuron signs in a single limb is strongly suggestive. Instead, the diagnosis of ALS is primarily based on the symptoms and signs the physician observes in the patient and a series of tests to rule out other diseases. Physicians obtain the patient's full medical history and usually conduct a neurologic examination at regular intervals to assess whether symptoms such as muscle weakness, atrophy of muscles, hyperreflexia, and spasticity are getting progressively worse. Diagnostic...

The word linen has its origin from a generic word 'linium'. One of the world's oldest fabrics, linen is manufactured from the fibres of the flax plant, which is a completely natural resource. Linen as a textile has a history that goes back many thousands of years. Fragments of straw, seeds, fibres, yarn, and fabric some 8000 B.C.E. ago have been found in Swiss lake dwellings. Plutarch writes about the reason behind the use of the flax plant; having blue coloured flowers, in the making of the cloth by Egyptians, meant that "the universe itself is surrounded with the ethereal blue of the sky." Linen is an excellent filter and it protects against chemically reactive mediums. It greatly reduces the...

Diabetes is a chronic disease that has to be prevented with healthy, stress-free lifestyle. Today's busy life often gives us little time to concentrate on our own health, neglecting the importance of healthy eating, proper exercise and even appropriate sleep. As a result, chronic diabetic complications are diagnosed. The prolonged prevalence of diabetes or increased level of blood sugar level in our body lead to life threatening disorders such as cardiovascular diseases, neurological diseases, vision & kidney disorders and even immature death. The complications of diabetes can be effectively prevented or reduced by changing the present lifestyles that includes eating well balanced, sugar free and...

Antioxidants are molecules capable of curtailing or arresting the consumption of oxygen by other molecules. Oxidation produces free radicals, which initiate a chain reaction and damages cells. Antioxidants attach themselves to free radicals and inhibit the oxidation process. Low levels of antioxidants and/or enzymes, cause oxidative stress and damages cells, which leads to aging and eventually death of the living entity. We cannot escape mortality, but we sure can regress the aging process, through consumption of foods rich in antioxidants. They are widely used as ingredients in medicines and dietary supplements, and as preservatives in food and cosmetics. A paradox in metabolism while the complex...