From the Desk of Dr. Karl R.O.S. Johnson, DC.....
10 Prevention Steps To Take to Minimize Alzheimer's Disease Risk Due To Poor Sleep
Posted by Dr. Karl R.O.S. Johnson, DC on Mon, Nov 11, 2019
Topics: exercise, Brain Health, Sleep, Alzheimer’s disease
5 Self-Care Tips to Combat Sleepless Nights and Chronic Pain
Posted by Dr. Karl R.O.S. Johnson, DC on Tue, Nov 06, 2018
Self-care is a phrase frequently talked about but rarely understood. We all seem to have plenty of time for stress, but never enough for self-care. A healthy, happy life requires we find a balance between managing care for others while prioritizing care for ourselves.
No matter what takes center stage in your life— family responsibilities, work deadlines or end-of-semester finals— you will be better equipped to everything that comes your way if you are also taking the time to care for yourself. Here are a few ways you can sneak self-care into your everyday routine.
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Topics: chronic pain, Insomnia, Neurofeedback, brain map, Sleep, Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback, Self-Care
Sleep is a vital ingredient to wellness-How To Eliminate Insomnia
Posted by Dr. Karl R.O.S. Johnson, DC on Mon, Jul 17, 2017
Sleep is a huge part of health. Quality sleep is a must for optimal health. Insomnia is lack of sleep. To have insomnia is to feel that you are walking around in a daze, not fully awake at times. The CDC reported that one third of our population gets less than 7 hours of sleep per night. The US Department of Transportation found drowsiness/nodding off causes over 1500 deaths and 40,000 injuries per year.
Many people take medication in an attempt to get quality rest. Many are not aware that insomnia is often a symptom of a larger problem that involves the over-firing of the brain or imbalances in body chemistry. In our office, we use brain maps to determine if a person’s brain is over-firing and neurofeedback to rehab the brain. If the underlying cause of imbalanced brain waves is not properly dealt with these people often also end up dealing with symptoms like anxiety, chronic pain, tinnitus, poor memory and focus/attention difficulties.
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