By Dr. John Thomas Whether you are in the dry South, the humid East, or the cool plains of the West, signs of spring can be a bittersweet welcome if you, along with the other 40-60 million Americans,...
By Dr. John Thomas Neurocognitive health includes memory retention, mood stabilization, and ability to focus. Someone with poor neurocognitive health may experience an inability to remember things,...
Armen Nikogosian, MD SouthWestFunctionalMedicine.com Across the board, sleep challenges are one of the top complaints healthcare professionals hear from patients. When seeking methods that can...
Misplaced keys. A forgotten name. Getting lost near home. These are examples of what may happen to a person experiencing short-term memory loss, a normal part of the aging process. It’s increasingly...
The human body is a delicate balance of electrical and mechanical functions. Like any machine, the body can malfunction when the balance is disrupted. The neurovascular system involves functions of...
It’s well understood that sleep is just as critical to your health as food, water and air. Sleep deficiency has been linked to an increased risk of many health issues. Getting a good night’s sleep is...
Dry mouth. Pounding heart. Sleepless nights. Problems related to anxiety, and how to deal with them, are a growing part of our national conversation about health and well-being, and people are...
By Dr. Adam Killpartrick When you delve into the research underlying the connection between skeletal muscle and brain function, it becomes glaringly obvious why exercise is (or should be) a core...
Ever have trouble falling asleep? Staying asleep? Waking up? Well, sure –all of us do sometimes. Monophasic sleep is pretty much what it sounds like. It’s a sleep pattern that occurs in one distinct...