Healing Response Acupuncture & Functional Neurology

02/05/2025

𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝟑: 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭:
Migraines Versus Post-Traumatic Headaches: What is the Difference?

This podcast dives deep into the complexities of post-traumatic headaches and migraines, exploring the differences in symptoms, triggers, and treatment options. Insights introduce listeners to medication overuse headaches and emphasize the importance of accurate diagnosis and holistic approaches for recovery after a concussion.

• Exploring common types of post-traumatic headaches
• Migraines as a risk factor for poor outcomes
• Defining migraines and associated symptoms
• Migraine "triggers"
• Understanding the neurological basis of migraines
• Examining the interplay of hormones and diet
• Discussing medication overuse headaches and their impact
• Emphasizing the value of a multidisciplinary approach to treatment
• Discussing alternative therapies and lifestyle modifications
• Encouraging patients to advocate for appropriate care

02/04/2025

Life After Impact - 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝟐: 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧

Streaming on your favorite podcast platform!

Post-traumatic headaches represent a multifaceted challenge for those recovering from concussions, often requiring careful diagnosis and tailored treatment plans. The episode delves into various headache types, the dangers of medication overuse headaches otherwise known as rebound headaches, and the interrelation between neck injuries and headache presentations, urging patients to communicate effectively with their healthcare providers.

• Discussion on cervicogenic versus tension-type headaches
• Importance of glymphatic system in headache management
• The role of hydration in nurturing brain health
• Misconnections between migraines and post-traumatic headaches
• Practical tools for improved communication with healthcare providers

01/27/2025

We are so excited to announce the launch of our new podcast: Life After Impact: The Concussion Recovery Podcast with co-hosts Sophia Bouwens and Dr. Ayla Wolf - now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube Podcasts, Amazon Music and most podcast streaming platforms. In this podcast we dive into actionable strategies for concussion recovery. Please check out the show, and share it with anyone you know who may be suffering from ongoing concussion symptoms. You can also listen by clicking here: https://www.lifeafterimpact.com/

01/21/2025

LIFE AFTER IMPACT: The Concussion Recovery Podcast has launched! You can find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube Podcasts, and many more streaming platforms. Follow us for a new episode every Monday!

Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0WsD1REkVHvA1pRYuXVRIW

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12/27/2024

For anyone taking over-the-counter pain medication for headaches, you will want to read this!

did you know that ~50% of people suffering from chronic headaches are actually experiencing medication overuse headaches?

11/28/2024

11/21/2024

Currently reading Brain Energy by Christopher Palmer - good stuff! Worth reading for anyone dealing with depression, mental health challenges or brain fog.

11/21/2024

POTS is a highly complex syndrome with no magic bullet cure. We will be publishing a series of articles diving into the specifics of POTS starting with this one - Three Distinct Mechanisms in Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome.

In this post we will discuss the difference between Neurogenic POTS, Hypovolemic POTS, and Hyperadrenergic POTS.

10/10/2024

https://neurosciencenews.com/brainstem-inflammation-long-covid-27808/

New research shows that severe Covid-19 infection can cause inflammation in the brainstem, potentially leading to prolonged symptoms like fatigue, breathlessness, and anxiety.

09/16/2024

I had a fabulous time visiting my colleague Dr Clayton Shiu at his beautiful clinics in the Hamptons and Manhattan, tried out the RegenPod full body red light therapy, and ate my way through the city!

09/16/2024

Do you know someone dealing with Bell's Palsy? Find out how our clinic can help!

Bell’s Palsy can be a sudden and distressing condition, often leaving those affected with facial paralysis, discomfort, and a sense of helpl

07/01/2024

𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐎𝐥𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐮𝐩𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞

In the quest for peak performance, athletes constantly seek out the most effective ways to enhance their training, recovery, and overall wellbeing. For many Olympians, acupuncture has become an integral part of their regimen. This ancient practice offers a range of benefits that modern science is in...