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Functional Neurology: Causes and Symptoms of a Leaky Brain

Our brain is a complex organ that controls many essential functions in our body. Therefore, brain health is vital for… Read More

December 20, 2019

Functional Neurology: What is a Leaky Brain?

According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIH), approximately 20 percent of the population in the United States are… Read More

December 19, 2019

Functional Neurology: 8 Steps to Improve a Leaky Blood-Brain Barrier

How often do you feel agitated, easily upset, and nervous between meals? How often do you have difficulty concentrating before… Read More

December 18, 2019

Functional Neurology: Leaky Blood-Brain Barrier and Brain Health

Blood vessels in the brain protect us from "harmful" components in the bloodstream. This is known as the blood-brain barrier.… Read More

December 17, 2019

Functional Neurology: What is the Role of the Blood-Brain Barrier?

Our brain is a complex organ protected by our 7mm thick skull, a protective membrane, known as the meninges, and… Read More

December 13, 2019

Functional Neurology: The Blood-Brain Barrier and Brain Health

Our brain is protected by the blood-brain barrier, a connection of blood vessels that permits the passage of important nutrients… Read More

December 13, 2019

How Fasting Affects Digestive Health in Functional Neurology

Our digestive health depends on the composition of our healthy gut microbiome or the bacteria in our gastrointestinal (GI) tract.… Read More

December 12, 2019

Functional Neurology: Fasting and Autophagy for Digestive Health

Scientists and healthcare professionals are starting to shine a light on the importance of the composition of our gut microbiome,… Read More

December 11, 2019

Functional Neurology: The Science of Fasting for Digestive Health

For many people, fasting, or the concept of willingly skipping meals for a specific period of time, may not seem… Read More

December 10, 2019