Research, Articles & Case Studies

March 14th, 2016

Astrocytes As the Main Players in Primary Degenerative Disorders of the Human Central Nervous System

Francisco Capani, Cecilia Quarracino, Roberto Caccuri and Roberto E. P. Sica
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Along the last years it has been demonstrated that non-neural cells play a major role in the pathogenesis of the primary degenerative disorders (PDDs) of the human central nervous system. In this mini review they summarize the astrocytic behavior in PDDs, with special consideration to the experimental observations where astrocytic pathology precedes the development of neuronal dysfunction.

March 9th, 2016

The Brain Drain; An Internal Plumbing System Rids the brain of toxic wastes. Sleep is when this cleanup ritual occurs

Maiken Nedergaard & Steven A. Goldman
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This article talks about: • Where do these wastes go if the brain lacks the elaborate network of lymph vessels that transports wastes outside the nervous system? New research has recently found detritus-carrying passages in the brain that are most active during sleep. • The glymphatic system, as these fluid vessels are known, may become a critical target for the treatment of neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's or Parkinson's that result from the buildup of toxic proteins that are not cleared from the brain.

March 8th, 2016

Complaining Is Terrible for You, According to Science

Jessica Stillman
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The article explains how complaining can harm your health.

March 1st, 2016

The Brain Waste-Disposal System May Be Enlisted to Treat Alzheimer and Other Brain Illnesses | An internal plumbing system rids the brain of toxic wastes. Sleep is when this cleanup ritual occurs

Maiken Nedergaard, Steven A. Goldman
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The human brain weighs only about three pounds, or roughly 2 percent of the average adult body mass.Yet its cells consume 20 to 25 percent of the body's total energy. In the process, inordinate amounts of potentially toxic protein wastes and biological debris are generated. Each day, the adult brain eliminates a quarter of an ounce of worn-out proteins that must be replaced with newly made ones, a figure that translates into the replacement of half a pound of detritus a month and three pounds, the brain's own weight, over the course of a year.

Read more:

http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-brain-s-waste-disposal-system-may-be-enlisted-to-treatalzheimer-s-and-other-brain-illnesses/

March 1st, 2016

Feeding in the NICU: A Perspective from a Craniosacral Therapist

Quraishy, Karyn
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Abstract: Completing full feedings is a requirement for discharge for babies in the NICU. interaction between the nerves and the muscles of the jaw, tongue, and the soft palate is required for functional sucking and swallowing. Jaw misalignment, compressed nerves, and misshapen heads can interfere with these interactions and create feeding difficulties. craniosacral therapy (CST) is a noninvasive manual therapy that is perfect for the fragile population in the NICU. CST can be used as a treatment modality to release fascial restrictions that are affecting the structures involved in feeding, thereby improving feeding outcomes.

Available for purchase from ingenta: http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/springer/jnn/2016/00000035/00000002/art00008

February 28th, 2016

Changes in elongation of falx cerebri during craniosacral therapy techniques applied on the skull of an embalmed cadaver

Kostopoulos DC, Keramidas G
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Craniosacral therapy supports that light forces applied to the skull may be transmitted to the dura membrane having a therapeutic effect to the cranial system.

February 25th, 2016

New study shows severity of tinnitus (ringing in the ears) is related to emotional processing

Lisa Packer
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Tinnitus, also called ringing in the ears, is sound perceived by the brain that is not present in the environment. A recent study out of the University of Illinois revealed not only that those who have tinnitus process emotional sounds differently than those who do not have tinnitus, but also that among those who have tinnitus, there are significant differences in which regions of the brain are used when processing emotions.

February 22nd, 2016

Visceral Manipulation

Warren Hammer, MS, DC, DABCO
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Warren Hammer describes Visceral Manipulation based on Jean Pierre Barral’s books

February 22nd, 2016

Effect of osteopathic maneuvers in the treatment of asthma: review of literature

Rodrigo Medina Vasconcelos Lago; Marco Antônio Figueiredo da Silva Filho; Alan Carlos Nery dos Santos
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Their findings suggest that osteopathic manipulative techniques can be used as non-medicated additional resource in the treatment of patients with asthma. The reviewed studies have identified improving the quality of life, subjective perception of symptoms and reduce the use of drugs.

February 18th, 2016

The Role of Physical Therapy in Craniofacial Pain Disorders: An Adjunct to Dental Pain Management

Steve Heinrich, P.T.
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Craniofacial pain disorders such as TMJ, Headaches, emotional issues and stress can cause significant pain in patients. Posture and alignment of your body may cause a lot of these symptoms.

Working with a Therapist, Dentist and other therapies seem to help the patient to feel much better after treatment. The treatment plan is formulated with the physician/dentist is the best way to help the patient achieve the best results.