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June 1st, 2013
Glia Spark Seizures
Melinda Wenner MoyerCurriculums:
Research found that the zydeco gene in fruit flies inhibit fluctuations in calcium levels of glial cells and were found to trigger a "... glial reaction that spirals into a seizure." Since a version of the gene <em>zydeco</em> also exists in humans, answers to questions this research presents could help to explain epileptic seizures in humans as well.
May 1st, 2013
Why Sleep Deprivation Eases Depression
David LevineCurriculums:
Glial activity reveals how sleep deprivation elevates mood
May 1st, 2013
Why Sleep Deprivation Eases Depression
David LevineCurriculums:
April 16th, 2013
My search for the Importance of Aftercare in the Treatment of Lymphedema
Melanie Valentine, OTR/L, LLCCCurriculums:
Melanie Valentine, OTR/L, LLCC offers a personal account of her experience with Lymphedema and her search for aftercare treatment that is vitally important for all lymphedema patients. She found the Chikly Institute's LDT work in her search. She emphasizes the need for more therapists to learn this work since it is needed not just during the acute stages of the condition that includes the use of bandaging and compression garments, but as aftercare as well.
April 15th, 2013
Principles of Visceral Manipulation
By Marc Heller, DCCurriculums:
Marc Heller, DC describes the principles of Visceral Manipulation
April 15th, 2013
Dr. Chikly&#39;s Brain 1 Desensitizing Technique on RSD Pain
Keira Lynn, LMT, CST, RYT, BACurriculums:
Keira Lynn, LMT, CST, RYT, BA's presents a case study of a woman with Reflexive Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD). Using the down regulation technique taught in Dr. Chikly's Brain 1 course, the pain was reduced from an 8 out of 10 to 0 out of 10 in just 1 session. Subsequent sessions enabled her to significantly reduce the pain in her other arm.
April 15th, 2013
Compression - a Solution for Edema
Renee Romero, RN, CLT-LANACurriculums:
Renee Romero, RN, CLT-LANA explains why and how some edemas, not just lymphedema, can be helped by using short stretch bandages (not the ACE type) to create compression and assist the re-absortion of fluid.
March 18th, 2013
Osteopathic Tx Eases Low Back Pain
Nancy Walsh, staff writer, MedPage TodayCurriculums:
This article outlines one of studies done to show the efficacy of osteopathic manual treatment (OMT) and ultrasound therapy (UST) for chronic low back pain. The conclusions were that the OMT regimen met or exceeded the Cochrane Back Review Group criterion for a medium effect size in relieving chronic low back pain. OMT was safe, parsimonious, and well accepted by patients.
March 18th, 2013
Hands-On Treatment Improves Chronic Low Back Pain, Reduces Medication Use
Science NewsCurriculums:
Brief summary: This article outlines one of studies done to show the efficacy of osteopathic manual treatment (OMT) and ultrasound therapy (UST) for chronic low back pain. The conclusions were that the OMT regimen met or exceeded the Cochrane Back Review Group criterion for a medium effect size in relieving chronic low back pain. OMT was safe, parsimonious, and well accepted by patients.
March 18th, 2013
CranioSacral Therapy Benefits The Central Nervous System
Brandi SchlossbergCurriculums:
The human body is an incredible machine, and each system within the human body plays a key role in overall health and function.
This is for good reason, because the brain and spinal cord are key players in what is known as the central nervous system.