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Lyme disease: can an infection trigger neuropsychiatric symptoms?

5/12/2021

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If you’ve ever been bitten by a tick you may have subsequently experienced symptoms of a rash, headache and fever that typically can last for up to four weeks. However, for some patients, tick-borne illness can have far-ranging and longer-term health implications stemming from the associated infection such as Bartonella, Ehrlichia, Babesia, or Anaplasma. 

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Update: even more results for IVIG in treating small fiber neuropathy.

5/6/2021

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In our blog published just last month, we looked at some of the research utilizing intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) for small fiber neuropathy (SFN), which occurs when damage to the peripheral nerves predominantly or entirely affects the small myelinated (Aδ) fibers or unmyelinated C fibers. ​
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Your brain on gratitude…more reasons to be grateful.

5/4/2021

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While not necessarily the easiest proposition over the last year, being grateful and practicing gratitude can have positive implications for your health. And according to a recent study, embracing gratitude can be especially beneficial to women.
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More potential for the use of IVIG in some neurological disorders.

4/30/2021

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While you may not necessarily be familiar with the disorder “small fiber neuropathy (SFN)” it actually has a global prevalence of approximately four million individuals although the incidence is probably much higher than currently identified as quite often patients may not be fully evaluated for this condition. 

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Autoimmune diseases and aging: it’s not just about your family tree.

4/28/2021

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Aging is associated with an increased risk of developing autoimmune disease, but being elderly is the greatest risk factor, by orders of magnitude, for cancer, osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, dementia and most other degenerative diseases.  ​
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How might COVID affect our brain health?

4/21/2021

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Neurological effects post-COVID and what history tells us about post-viral syndromes.
Results from a large retrospective study of nearly 240,000 subjects recently published in The Lancet show that in the six months after becoming ill with COVID, approximately one-third of the surviving patients were diagnosed with at least one neurological or psychological condition.1

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CBD in neurology therapeutic protocols – what does the research tell us?

4/15/2021

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​As scientists continually look for viable measures to effectively address the burgeoning diagnoses of people with Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases, there have been more investigations with therapeutic options to conventional pharmaceuticals.
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A ketogenic diet: can it be beneficial for our brains AND our bodies?

4/13/2021

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You may be familiar with the Bredesen Protocol or read here on our website about this unique approach “to prevent cognitive decline and reverse the effects of subjective cognitive impairment (SCI), mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and early Alzheimer’s disease.”1

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Oxygen and sleep – what your brain needs to know.

4/12/2021

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You know just how important it is to get quality sleep for your overall health and the wellbeing of your brain (and you’ve likely heard us mention this at least a few times!). But were you also aware that it’s equally important, especially for individuals with cognitive issues, to have adequate oxygenation levels while you sleep? 
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Patient age doesn’t rule out a PANS or PANDAS diagnosis.

3/29/2021

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The umbrella of autoimmune encephalopathy and the complexity of the most complex diseases.
When patients present with symptoms that appear to reflect a certain disorder, we must be careful to consider the whole picture and not eliminate possible diagnoses based solely on A single criteria such as the patient’s age. ​
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The “indoor generation” is missing out on vitamin D.

3/8/2021

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New study identifies low sun exposure as risk factor in pediatric-onset MS.
Lifestyles that keep us sofa-bound watching television, playing video games or sitting at a desk all day have definitely contributed to being labeled as the “indoor generation.” ​

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New study further supports benefits of IVIG treatment in PANS patients.

3/2/2021

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Recent findings from a soon-to-be-published study point to the use of IVIG in the treatment of our patients suffering with Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS). This open-label pilot study cited a statistically significant decrease in related symptoms after six infusions of IVIG (Octagam 5%). ​
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Our present and future health depends on healing from emotional trauma.

2/24/2021

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​As if the past year of ongoing challenges wasn’t enough, many of us have had to deal with the additional onslaught of even more trauma imposed by the recent winter storms. It really has been such a rough time for so many and we are concerned that these events can wreak havoc with our health, including our brain health, if left unchecked.

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B12 - can too much of a good vitamin actually be a bad thing?

2/22/2021

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We know we need vitamin B12 for a variety of health benefits, from red cell formation and energy production to nerve maintenance and other significant systemic functions. When it comes to our brain, too-low levels of this water soluble vitamin have been associated with brain volume loss and cognitive problems.1  And a deficiency can cause anxiety and depression as well.​
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Isolation and why we simply can’t delay addressing it.

2/13/2021

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A new article in The JAMA Forum1 highlights increased concerns and should inspire more conversation about social determinants of health, described by the CDC as “conditions in the environments where people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age that affect a wide range of health, functioning, and quality-of-life outcomes and risks.” 

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Obesity – it’s not just a risk factor in neurological disease.

2/12/2021

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How the epidemic of obesity contributes to the COVID pandemic.
The public health issue of obesity continues to be a focus of concern relative to numerous conditions including neurological disorders. As we’ve previously discussed, many studies have highlighted links between obesity and an increased risk of developing multiple sclerosis, but also to poorer outcomes in treatment. ​
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Disease modifying therapies used in MS and rheumatology.

2/10/2021

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We always weigh very carefully the risk-benefit factors when advising patients of any approved and appropriate therapeutic measures. But in view of the current challenges that COVID has imposed, there are even more considerations to take into account now for even more conditions.
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Autoimmune diseases and COVID – what we know and what we can do now.

1/29/2021

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Autoimmunity occurs when immune system activity, primarily inflammation, is directed at healthy cells, tissues, or other inappropriate targets in the body. ​

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Our children’s mental health in the wake of a pandemic.

1/16/2021

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​It’s hard to believe we’ve endured almost a year of one of the most challenging times in our world’s collective history. Among many of the prevailing concerns has been the issue of school closures and limited in-person instruction and the impact on our children’s mental health.

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Novelty as a neuroplasticity tool.

1/14/2021

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If there is one thing to which we all can relate, it is the impact of the COVID 19 pandemic and the myriad of disease containment measures such as school closures, social distancing, and home quarantine – although certainly this is not the kind of relatable event we would want to connect us. 

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A mantra may be just what your brain needs for peace and quiet.

12/22/2020

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​Do you have a “mantra,” whether in relation to its use in a spiritual sense or as something that provides you with motivational self-talk in certain circumstances? Some good news to know - adopting a regular mantra can actually have a positive, calming effect on your brain too!
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Novel ADHD protocol shows significant promise for use as part of a therapeutic program.

12/16/2020

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For patients and their families who must deal with the very challenging issues inherent to attention deficient and hyperactivity disorders (ADHD), there comes some welcome news in the way of innovative therapeutic options. ​

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A myriad of thoughts…but are we thinking about how that affects our brains?

11/20/2020

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Our uncertain times mean most of us are challenged like never before. It’s impossible to turn on the television, read a newspaper or look at social media without being bombarded by so many different things and so much information that it’s just truly overwhelming. ​
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Why is nutrition so important in PANS and PANDAS?

11/15/2020

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We know that food often plays a significant role in PANS and PANDAS – whether patients experience allergies or difficulties with digestion or develop anorexia and refusal to eat, it’s extremely challenging to maintain proper nutrition for optimal health support. 
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Healing for children and teens with PANS/PANDAS begins at home.

11/12/2020

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By Ilene Naomi Rusk, PhD, November 2020 

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Providing a sense of security along with a safe environment and acknowledging a child’s feelings are very basic but key factors in supporting their mental wellbeing at home. All children need to know that they are safe and able to openly express their sentiments. ​

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