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The brain controls everything you do. It is becoming increasingly clear that brain health is important for both our mental and physical well-being. Understanding more about how the brain works allows you to make better decisions in regards to your health. Let us help educate you on the brain and how it relates to your health.
Ask Dr. Nick On today’s episode, Dr. Nick talks about how dietary modifications, like removing processed food, can improve headache frequency and severity in those with migraines. Processed foods contain many omega-6 fatty-acid containing oils for...
Ask Dr. Nick On today’s episode, Dr. Nick talks about the brain activity in Tourette Syndrome. Tourette syndrome is a hyperkinetic movement disorder meaning that there is excessive movement and activity in the individual. These are normally in the form...
Ask Dr. Nick On today’s episode, Dr. Nick talks about the brain’s effect on the immune system. Neuroimmunology is a new and ever-growing field because there is continual evidence on the bidirectional connections between the nervous and immune systems....
Ask Dr. Nick On today’s episode, Dr. Nick talks about Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). POTS is a form of dysautonomia, or dysregulation of the sympathetic (fight or flight) and parasympathetic (rest and digest) nervous systems....
Ask Dr. Nick On today’s episode, Dr. Nick talks about how low vitamin D status is a risk factor for increased COVID-19 severity. Vitamin D is an important hormone that acts on every cell in the body through a vitamin D receptor. It has many functions,...
Ask Dr. Nick On today’s episode, Dr. Nick talks about the benefits of intermittent fasting for human health. Intermittent fasting is better termed time-restricted feeding in which you only eat in a specific time frame during the day. This may be eating...
Ask Dr. Nick On today’s episode, Dr. Nick talks about the relationship between the gut and autism spectrum disorder. Autism now affects 1 in 59 children in the United States, so the numbers are rising. One speculation is that the gut and gut microbiome...
Ask Dr. Nick On today’s episode, Dr. Nick talks about how exercise affects the gut and gut microbiome. Exercise is considered generally good for overall health; however, intense exercise has been shown to promote leaky gut and decrease the mucus covering...
Ask Dr. Nick On today’s episode, Dr. Nick talks about a relatively new method that can be used by non-speaking people in order to communicate. There is a general consensus that children with autism who are unable to speak do not have the ability to make...
Ask Dr. Nick On today’s episode, Dr. Nick talks about how Wi-Fi and other electromagnetic frequencies (EMFs) can cause sleep problems. Electromagnetic radiation (EMR) is a current public health concern because of its sharp increase in recent decades and...
Ask Dr. Nick On today’s episode, Dr. Nick talks about a common form of chronic vertigo called Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD). This chronic vestibular syndrome is persistent due to changes in the brain that have occurred usually following...
The Neurologic Wellness Podcast Season 13, Episode 6: How Low Back Pain And Balance Are Connected with Jake Cooke Jake Cooke studied for 4 years at the Anglo-European Chiropractic College where he received a Masters in Chiropractic (MChiro) with Merit...
Ask Dr. Nick On today’s episode, Dr. Nick talks about treating attention and cognitive issues that are persistent after concussions. Cognitive problems like attention, focus, brain fog, and slowed processing are all very common complaints following...
The Neurologic Wellness Podcast Season 13, Episode 5: Understanding The Concussed Patient with Dr. Jacob Plasker Dr. Jacob is a board certified chiropractic neurologist. When he was ten-months old, Dr. Jacob suffered a head injury that left him...
Ask Dr. Nick On today’s episode, Dr. Nick talks about the effects of dehydration and balance problems. Balance is governed by three main systems: vestibular (inner ear), proprioception (muscles and joints), and vision. The vestibular component is very...
The Neurologic Wellness Podcast Season 13, Episode 4: The Mind-Body Connection with Dr. David Hardy Dr. Hardy is originally from Red Deer and loves working with concussions and many other neurological conditions. Dr. Hardy is passionate about his work with...
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