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07/23/2025

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17 Dangerous Ingredients to Avoid In Hair Care Products.
What's their purpose and what to look for instead...

17 Dangerous Ingredients to Avoid in Hair Care Products https://ecs.page.link/rfwKp

Learn about the dangerous ingredients to avoid in hair care products so you can keep harmful products out of your routine and stay away from toxic chemicals.

07/16/2025

Everyone experiences stress and there are many ways it can affect your body and your health.

"Extreme stress levels can even manifest in ways that impact your physical health. You’ve probably heard this before—stress can cause migraines, high blood pressure, and more.

But did you know stress can also impact the health of your bladder? This is especially true as you age. You may notice bladder problems more and more frequently. But what many don’t know is that some of these bladder issues may be stress-induced."

Following a specific care plan based on your Stress Response Evaluation can significantly help reduce the stress on your body which leads to healing and better overall health!

Give our office a call and see how we can help you, your friends, and your family!

The Surprising Effects Of Stress On Your Bladder - National Association For Continence https://ecs.page.link/x9tdC

The National Association For Continence provides education, community and support to those living with bladder, bowel or pelvic floor health disorders.

07/11/2025

07/10/2025

What position do you sleep in? What position do you think gives you the best sleep? Left side, Right side, Stomach, or Back 😴💤

07/09/2025

"People get into habits and can be reluctant to experiment with position in pursuit of better sleep, but Salas encourages them to do so. A change as simple as replacing a decades-old pillow or putting a rolled towel between their knees to help with back pain, can make a difference, she said."

Also be sure to come in for a stress response evaluation and start sleeping better tonight!

Can sleep position affect your heart and brain health? https://ecs.page.link/uj4MH

07/08/2025

Sleep on your left side for better health!

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Why Your Gut Wants You to Sleep on Your Left Side Every Night https://ecs.page.link/5WUgL

07/07/2025

The position you sleep in is important to your health and to your brain!

“During sleep, the space between brain cells expands, allowing fluid to rapidly flow through the brain and wash away toxins that have built up in the central nervous system during waking hours.”

The removal of waste products from the brain reduces your risk of neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's.

A study published in the Journal of Neuroscience investigated how sleeping positions affected the removal of toxins from the brain. The study found that “side sleeping was the most efficient way to cleanse the brain of waste”.

Other side sleeping benefits include:

• Aids with digestion
• Gravity moves waste through the colon (left side sleeping)
• Reduces heartburn (left side sleeping)
• Boosts brain health
• Reduces snoring/sleep apnea

Sleeping on your back offers a number of health benefits as well because it allows your head, neck, and spine to rest in a neutral position and “uses gravity to keep your body in even alignment over your spine”

Sleeping on your stomach is the worst position for your health. It places an enormous amount of stress on your nervous system which can lead to a number of health issues. It also places stress on vertebral joints and muscles, which over time will lead to early degeneration, osteoarthritis, reduced flexibility, pain, and more.

Poor sleep positions place significant stress on your brain and nervous system.

Brain based practitioners, through brain based care help reduce this stress on the brain and nervous system which, if left untreated will lead to illness and disease.

So, choose to sleep on your back or side (preferably left).

Want to learn more? Schedule your Stress Response Evaluation with us and see how we can help!

Sources:
https://www.healthline.com/health/healthy-sleep/sleep-effects-digestion -sleeping https://ecs.page.link/di9df
Journal of Neuroscience 5 August 2015, 35 (31) 11034-11044; DOI:
The Effect of Body Posture on Brain Glymphatic Transport https://ecs.page.link/6FJhb

07/03/2025

“This is not a pathogen you want in your brain”

“A new study by Tulane and Columbia Universities shows Lyme bacteria in brain tissue of a 69-year year old patient. The woman died from dementia related complications — 14-years after receiving antibiotics immediately following a tick bite.”

The research shows how pathogens that cause Lyme can linger in the body despite early treatment.

Read more here….

New study finds evidence of Lyme bacteria in brain tissue https://ecs.page.link/971es

The research shows how pathogens that cause Lyme can linger in the body despite early treatment.

07/02/2025

It’s important to wear a repellent to protect yourself from ticks, especially when you are walking in the woods.

But stay away from DEET! Research has linked it to a number of health issues.

“One 2009 study concluded that DEET may prevent the normal breakdown of acetylcholine, a nervous system chemical that triggers movement and muscle activity. And other research has tied DEET to seizures or brain toxicity in children.”

Here are some safer and natural alternatives for repellents to help keep the ticks away.

Protect yourself and family, not only from tick bites, but from the dangerous chemicals that are found in many repellents.

Natural Tick Repellent: What Works https://ecs.page.link/bSjwG

There are many species of tick that can transmit disease to people. If you’re trying to avoid a bite from one these critters, here’s what you need to know about natural and effective tick repellents that are available.

07/01/2025

Stress, Lyme Disease, and Brain Based Care

Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne disease in the United States. If left untreated, the infection can spread to the joints, heart, and nervous system. Lyme disease also places incredible stress on your brain.

People who suffer from Lyme disease can have a very diminished quality of life due to symptoms that can manifest as chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, autoimmune conditions, depression, anxiety, and even memory loss. Chronic Lyme disease is called “the great imitator” for this reason.

According to the CDC, more than half a million people each year are diagnosed and treated for Lyme disease.

Stress is a leading factor in Lyme relapse as it causes a release of cortisol, which can speed up the reproduction of Lyme bacteria.

Many people who have Lyme disease and are under regular brain-based care see a significant reduction (and in some cases, alleviation) of their physical and neurological symptoms.

The reason for this is that brain-based care actually helps the brain and nervous system better adapt to stress.

If you or someone you know suffers from Lyme disease, get in touch with us and schedule a Stress Response Evaluation to see how we can help!