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Functional Neurology: Nutrition and Parkinson’s Disease

Approximately 1 million people in the United States have Parkinson's disease (PD) and about 60,000 more people are diagnosed with… Read More

January 8, 2020

Functional Neurology: The Gut-Brain Connection in Parkinson’s Disease

Do you experience chronic gut health issues? Research studies have found that Parkinson's disease (PD) may be associated with the… Read More

January 7, 2020

Functional Neurology: Overview of Common Movement Disorders

Movement disorders are health issues that can cause abnormal and involuntary body movements. Many common movement disorders are frequently caused… Read More

January 3, 2020

Functional Neurology: What are Movement Disorders?

Movement disorders are characterized as health issues that cause abnormal and involuntary body positions or movements. Many neurological conditions are… Read More

January 2, 2020

Natural Ways to Fix a Leaky Blood-Brain Barrier in Functional Neurology Part 2

The blood-brain barrier is a protective shield that allows nutrients to enter the brain while keeping harmful components in the… Read More

December 31, 2019

Natural Ways to Fix a Leaky Blood-Brain Barrier in Functional Neurology Part 1

The blood-brain barrier is a protective shield that allows nutrients to enter the brain while keeping harmful components in the… Read More

December 31, 2019

Functional Neurology: Diagnosis and Treatment of a Leaky Brain

Our brain is a complex organ that controls many essential functions in our body. Therefore, brain health is vital for… Read More

December 20, 2019

Functional Neurology: Causes and Symptoms of a Leaky Brain

Our brain is a complex organ that controls many essential functions in our body. Therefore, brain health is vital for… Read More

December 20, 2019

Functional Neurology: What is a Leaky Brain?

According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIH), approximately 20 percent of the population in the United States are… Read More

December 19, 2019

Functional Neurology: 8 Steps to Improve a Leaky Blood-Brain Barrier

How often do you feel agitated, easily upset, and nervous between meals? How often do you have difficulty concentrating before… Read More

December 18, 2019

Functional Neurology: Leaky Blood-Brain Barrier and Brain Health

Blood vessels in the brain protect us from "harmful" components in the bloodstream. This is known as the blood-brain barrier.… Read More

December 17, 2019

Functional Neurology: What is the Role of the Blood-Brain Barrier?

Our brain is a complex organ protected by our 7mm thick skull, a protective membrane, known as the meninges, and… Read More

December 13, 2019

Functional Neurology: The Blood-Brain Barrier and Brain Health

Our brain is protected by the blood-brain barrier, a connection of blood vessels that permits the passage of important nutrients… Read More

December 13, 2019

How Fasting Affects Digestive Health in Functional Neurology

Our digestive health depends on the composition of our healthy gut microbiome or the bacteria in our gastrointestinal (GI) tract.… Read More

December 12, 2019

Functional Neurology: Fasting and Autophagy for Digestive Health

Scientists and healthcare professionals are starting to shine a light on the importance of the composition of our gut microbiome,… Read More

December 11, 2019

Functional Neurology: The Science of Fasting for Digestive Health

For many people, fasting, or the concept of willingly skipping meals for a specific period of time, may not seem… Read More

December 10, 2019

Functional Neurology: The Top 10 Red Flags of SIBO

Do you experience bloating after eating a meal? While many people may not experience this symptom, it's important to understand… Read More

December 6, 2019

Functional Neurology: Migrating Motor Complex (MMC) and SIBO

Do you have difficulty digesting protein-rich foods? Do you have difficulty digesting starch-rich foods? Do you have difficulty digesting fatty… Read More

December 6, 2019

Functional Neurology: What is the SIBO Diet?

Do you frequently eat processed foods that are bagged or boxed? Do you frequently eat fried foods? Do you have… Read More

December 5, 2019