ADHD can present various challenges, including difficulties with attention, organization, and completing tasks. One common experience for individuals with ADHD is task paralysis. In this article, we will explore what ADHD paralysis is, the triggers that contribute to it, and strategies for overcoming it.…
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects both children and adults. ADHD is characterized by symptoms such as hyperactivity, impulsivity, and difficulty with attention and focus. However, recent research suggests that another symptom of ADHD may also be present in some individuals – toxic empathy.…
Ulcerative colitis (UC), a persistent inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), leads to inflammation and the formation of ulcers in the inner lining of the colon and rectum. In those with UC, the immune system erroneously targets the healthy tissues in the colon and rectum, giving rise to chronic inflammation.…
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a condition that affects the digestive system of millions of people around the globe. It is a long-term condition that causes recurring pain or discomfort in the abdomen and altered bowel habits. Although it can appear at any age, the first symptoms usually appear in the early stages of adulthood for most people.…
I often get asked about the best medications for anxiety. Anxiety disorders can be debilitating and can affect your quality of life. To help manage these symptoms, there are several types of medications that can be prescribed. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are commonly prescribed drugs that work by increasing the amount of serotonin in the brain.…
Chronic fibromyalgia is characterized by widespread pain and exhaustion. It can also cause other symptoms, such as sleep problems, memory issues, and mood swings. Fibromyalgia flare ups can involve widespread pain, fatigue and other symptoms such as difficulty sleeping, depression, irritable bowel syndrome and headaches.…
Occipital neuralgia and multiple sclerosis flare can both be caused by a number of factors, including genetics and head injuries. MRI testing is recommended for people with occipital neuralgia to check for lesions in the cervical spine.
Predictors of the presence of a C2-3 lesion in patients with multiple sclerosis are unilateral episodic symptoms, sensory loss, later onset of occipital neuralgia, and progressive multiple sclerosis phenotype.…
If you suffer from postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), you know how debilitating the symptoms can be. Medication for POTS can help to alleviate some of the symptoms, and in this blog post, we’ll talk about some of the more common ones.…
If you suffer from POTS (which stands for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) then you may have heard of the Levine Protocol. This protocol was developed by Dr. David S. Levine in conjunction with Stanford University and is designed to help treat POTS symptoms.…
If you are one of the estimated 1 million Americans who suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), then you know that a flare up can be debilitating. A CFS flare up can leave you feeling exhausted, sore, and mentally foggy.…