Research, Articles & Case Studies
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February 9th, 2016
The role of astrocytes in the developing brain
Laurie Doering and Angela ScotCurriculums:
"Astrocytes are brain cells that manufacture the substances that enable and secure proper communication between other brain cells. In the developing brain, astrocytes are extremely important for the organ’s proper growth and function and, as an alteration of communication between brain cells can lead to many of the defects associated with autism, astrocytes have been identified as an interesting topic of focus."
February 7th, 2016
How Can CranioSacral Help
Barabara CoonCurriculums:
She explains how CST can best be described by sharing a moment from the table during a session with a Parkinson's client.
February 5th, 2016
The Baby Angel in Maleny
Gay LiddingtonCurriculums:
Gay writes about a CranialSacral Therapist that works with newborns.
February 5th, 2016
Role of glia in memory deficits following traumatic brain injury: Biomarkers of glia dysfunction
Venkata Siva Sai Sujith Sajja, Nora Hlavac and Pamela J. VandeVordCurriculums:
Mini article on the role of glia.
February 1st, 2016
Lip Tie and Tongue Tie and CranioSacral Therapy – OH MY!
Dr. Jackie HinesCurriculums:
Dr. Jackie Hines talks about Lip or Tongue tie and how CranioSacral Therapy can help.
February 1st, 2016
Your Cells Are Listening: How Talking To Your Body Can Help You Heal
Therese Wade, MScCurriculums:
Researcher Backster tested human cells for signs of consciousness. He collected white blood cells from human donors, electroded them in a test tube and then recorded the cells’ reactions as the donors experienced different emotional states. He found that spontaneous emotions were necessary in order to elicit an electrical reaction in the cells.
January 27th, 2016
6 WAYS TO INSTANTLY STIMULATE YOUR VAGUS NERVE TO RELIEVE INFLAMMATION, DEPRESSION, MIGRAINES AND MORE
Shawna DarouCurriculums:
The vagus nerve which works through the parasympathetic nervous system, we can greatly influence inflammation and the immune system. The role of the brain on body inflammation can be profound.
January 25th, 2016
Barral Visceral and Neural Manipulation and New Manual Articular Approach
Barral Institue.comCurriculums:
Visceral Manipulation is a modality that assists functional and structural imbalances throughout the body including musculoskeletal, vascular, nervous, urogenital, respiratory, digestive and lymphatic dysfunction. Neural Manipulation (NM) examines mechanical relationships between the cranium/spine hard frame to the dura and neural elements. New Manual Articular Approach (MAA) is a manual therapy modality that applies a comprehensive approach to the treatment of joints. It integrates all aspects of the joint including the nerve, artery, bone, capsule, and ligaments, as well as visceral and emotional connections.
January 16th, 2016
Do we think in Electrical Waves? A Break Through Discovery
The Mind UnleasedCurriculums:
Researchers may have just made a breakthrough discovery about how our brains send information. This discovery could both help us better understand how memory works and how information is spread without the use of a direct connection or synapses. Researchers found that information can be transferred in electrical waves throughout the neural tissue without following the traditional synaptic pathways.
January 15th, 2016
Astrogliopathology in neurological, neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders
Verkhratsky A, Parpura V.Curriculums:
Abstract article on Astroglial cells representing a main element in the maintenance of homeostasis and providing defense to the brain.