Michigan Brain Health

Michigan Brain Health We use a natural/non invasive/non-medication way to optimize brain function and improve neurological symptoms.

Michigan Brain Health has introduced a cutting edge, revolutionary new concept in helping neurobehavioral health challenges! We combine neurofeedback, with focused nutrition and functional neurology. Neurofeedback (also called neurotherapy) is a non-invasive process where brain waves are monitored in real time by a computer, which can then use that information to produce changes in brainwave activity. The process of adjusting brainwave activity is known as operant conditioning, which is a method where rewards for positive behavior increase learning capabilities. Training the brain using neurofeedback can change these brainwaves over time, adjusting them into normal, healthy ranges. It can improve alertness, attention, emotional regulation, behavior, cognitive function, and mental flexibility. When the brain moves back into normal ranges, users will often see a reduction in symptoms. The best part of neurofeedback is that results are often permanent, allowing a person to reduce or even eliminate medications altogether. Where medications only manage the symptoms, the goal of neurofeedback is to address the underlying cause and restore normal brainwave functions. Neurofeedback is ideal for helping people with the following conditions:

ADD/ADHD
Addiction
Anxiety
Autism
Chronic Fatigue
Chronic Pain
Chronic Subluxation Patterns
Depression
Epilepsy/Seizures
Head Injuries
Fibromyalgia
Insomnia/Sleep Disorders
Migraines
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder/Stress
Stroke

Ready to make this the year your health finally turns a corner? 🎯  Instead of crash diets or quick fixes, I’m sharing si...
01/04/2026

Ready to make this the year your health finally turns a corner? 🎯

Instead of crash diets or quick fixes, I’m sharing simple, sustainable habits you can actually stick with—one small change at a time.

In my latest blog, I walk through practical steps to support your energy, brain health, weight, and overall well-being as the New Year begins.

👉 Read it here: https://hubs.la/Q03ZhZzz0

Patients with Chronic Conditions Move Less – and It Matters More Than You Think 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️An analysis of data from nearly ...
01/04/2026

Patients with Chronic Conditions Move Less – and It Matters More Than You Think 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️

An analysis of data from nearly 60,000 adults found that individuals with a single chronic condition (such as hypertension, diabetes, or dyslipidemia) took about 340 fewer steps per day than those with no chronic conditions, while those with multiple conditions walked nearly 480 fewer steps daily. 📉

That might not sound like much at first glance, but over time it adds up. Imagine taking 300–500 fewer steps every day, week after week, month after month. That’s thousands of missed steps your body never gets to “cash in” for better circulation, healthier blood sugar, stronger joints, and a clearer mind. 💓🧠🦵

The results are especially worrisome because many people with chronic conditions already struggle to reach recommended physical-activity levels. When daily movement drops even further, it can become a vicious cycle:
- Pain, fatigue, or brain fog → you move less 😣
- Moving less → muscles weaken, joints stiffen, inflammation rises 💥
- Symptoms worsen → you feel even less like moving 🔄

Research has consistently shown that lower total daily steps are associated with worse health outcomes in people with chronic conditions. Even modest increases in movement—like a 5–10 minute walk after meals, parking a little farther away, or doing gentle mobility exercises at home—can begin to shift that trajectory in a more positive direction. 🚶‍♂️✨

If you’re living with a chronic condition and feel stuck in this cycle, you’re not alone—and it’s not a character flaw or “lack of willpower.” 🙏 There are often underlying neurologic, metabolic, or musculoskeletal factors making movement harder and more painful than it should be. The key is to identify and address those root causes so that movement becomes more comfortable and sustainable, not another exhausting chore on your to-do list. 🌱💪

JMA Journal, October 2025 📚

A Toast to Your Health As the New Year Arrives
01/03/2026

A Toast to Your Health As the New Year Arrives

Start the New Year with sustainable health goals, focusing on small, consistent changes for better overall well-being, advised by Dr. Karl R.O.S. Johnson, DC.

For the first time in years, Diane feels comfortable in her own skin. ✨ She came to Michigan Brain Health exhausted from...
01/03/2026

For the first time in years, Diane feels comfortable in her own skin. ✨ She came to Michigan Brain Health exhausted from constantly “being on alert”—racing thoughts, tension she could never quite shake, and nights spent staring at the ceiling instead of sleeping. 😴💭

After completing a series of neurofeedback training sessions, something finally shifted. Her anxious thoughts have quieted, her sleep is deeper and more restorative, and she’s noticing her confidence returning in everyday moments—speaking up at work, enjoying time with family, and actually being present instead of stuck in her head. 🌙💆‍♀️💬

Neurofeedback doesn’t “knock you out” or change who you are—it helps retrain your brain’s patterns, almost like updating the software so it runs more smoothly. 🧠💻 Over time, many people report feeling calmer, clearer, and more in control instead of being ruled by stress and worry. 🌿

If constant worry has been running your life, what would it mean to finally feel calm, clear, and at ease in your own body again—to wake up without dread, fall asleep without a battle, and move through your day with more peace? 🌅💤💗

Watch Diane’s story here: https://hubs.la/Q03Y4P0G0 🎥

Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Have Role in Early Schizophrenia Treatment 🧠🐟  Schizophrenia is a serious mental health conditio...
01/02/2026

Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Have Role in Early Schizophrenia Treatment 🧠🐟

Schizophrenia is a serious mental health condition that can disrupt how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. It often begins in late teens or early adulthood and may involve hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking, and a noticeable “flattening” of emotions. These changes can make work, school, and relationships extremely challenging—for both the person affected and their loved ones. 💬💔

Emerging research suggests that omega-3 fatty acids (the healthy fats found in foods like wild-caught fish, flaxseeds, and walnuts) may play a small but meaningful role when used alongside standard care, especially early in the course of the illness. 🐟🌱🥜

A meta-analysis of 16 clinical trials found that while omega-3 supplements provided limited benefits for schizophrenia overall, they appeared more helpful for individuals experiencing their first episode of the disorder. In these early-stage patients, longer-term omega-3 supplementation was associated with reduced symptom severity. 📊✅

This doesn’t mean omega-3s replace medications or therapy—but they may offer an additional, low-risk strategy to support brain health and symptom management when introduced early and used consistently as part of a comprehensive care plan. 🤝🧠

Source: BMC Psychiatry, November 2025 📚

New research is challenging a long‑standing “rule” for thyroid meds. 🧠🦋A randomized trial in the *Journal of Clinical En...
01/01/2026

New research is challenging a long‑standing “rule” for thyroid meds. 🧠🦋

A randomized trial in the *Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism* found that patients with hypothyroidism who took a **15% higher dose of levothyroxine with breakfast** (instead of on an empty stomach) **maintained stable TSH levels** *and* reported **better overall well‑being** than those taking it while fasting. 🍳💊

In simple terms: for some patients, slightly adjusting the dose and taking levothyroxine *with* food may be just as effective—and possibly more comfortable—than the strict empty-stomach routine so many struggle with. 🙌

This doesn’t mean everyone should change how they take their medication. But it does highlight something important: ⚠️

- Your thyroid care can be **personalized** 🧬
- “One-size-fits-all” timing rules may not work for every body 🧍‍♀️🧍‍♂️
- How and when you take your medication can affect how you *feel*, not just what your labs show 💓

If you’re on levothyroxine and dreading that early-morning empty-stomach window, this study may be a good conversation starter with your prescribing doctor about options that fit your real life while still supporting your thyroid health. 🕰️☕

📖 Study link for those who like to dive deeper:
https://hubs.la/Q03Z7rT20 🔍

From all of us at Dr. Karl R.O.S. Johnson, DC’s office, thank you for trusting us with your health this past year. 🙏💙 Ma...
12/31/2025

From all of us at Dr. Karl R.O.S. Johnson, DC’s office, thank you for trusting us with your health this past year. 🙏💙 Many of you came to us after months—or even years—of feeling unheard, exhausted, and frustrated. Watching your persistence, your willingness to keep searching for answers, and your commitment to your healing has inspired our entire team more than you know. 💪✨

As we head into a new year, we’re celebrating every win with you—whether it was fewer flare-ups, better sleep, a little less pain getting out of bed, or finally having enough energy to enjoy time with the people you love. 🌙💤❤️ These “small” changes are actually big milestones when you’re living with chronic pain or autoimmune challenges. 🎯🙌

Wishing you and your family a happy, healthy New Year filled with less pain, more energy, clearer thinking, and renewed hope. 🎉🌟 This year, we’ll continue to focus on drug-free, root-cause solutions to help you move, function, and live with more confidence and comfort. 🌿🧠

What’s one small, realistic health goal you’d love to focus on as we head into the new year—more movement, better sleep, improved nutrition, stress reduction, or something else? 🤔📝

Nearly half of older adults taking GLP‑1 drugs for weight loss or diabetes stop within a year because of the high cost o...
12/30/2025

Nearly half of older adults taking GLP‑1 drugs for weight loss or diabetes stop within a year because of the high cost or frustrating side effects, according to research highlighted by the New York Times. 💊📉

That means if you know four people on these medications, statistically two may not stay on them long term. For many, nausea, GI issues, or simply not feeling like themselves makes it hard to continue. 🤢 For others, the ongoing expense becomes unsustainable once the initial excitement wears off. 💸

This doesn’t mean GLP‑1s never help—but it is a reminder that quick fixes often come with trade‑offs, especially as we age. ⏳ Sustainable weight and metabolic health usually require a more comprehensive strategy: diet, movement, nervous system health, thyroid and hormone balance, gut health, stress resilience, and targeted nutrition. 🥦🚶‍♀️🧠

If you’re feeling stuck between “live with it” and “stay on a medication that doesn’t feel right,” know you’re not alone—and you do have other options. 💚 You deserve a plan that supports your whole body, not just a number on the scale. ⚖️

https://hubs.la/Q03Z7rST0

Achieving remission from prediabetes isn’t just a short-term win—it may protect your heart for decades. 💓⏳    A new post...
12/29/2025

Achieving remission from prediabetes isn’t just a short-term win—it may protect your heart for decades. 💓⏳

A new post-hoc analysis of two landmark diabetes prevention trials, published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, found that people who reversed their prediabetes had a significantly lower risk of cardiovascular death or hospitalization for heart failure years down the road. 📉❤️

In other words, getting your blood sugar under better control today may translate into a healthier heart and longer, more active life tomorrow. 🩺🚶‍♂️🚴‍♀️

Prediabetes is often described as a “yellow light” before diabetes, but this research suggests it’s also a powerful opportunity: with the right lifestyle, nutrition, and root-cause support, you may not only delay or prevent diabetes—you may also lower your long-term risk of serious heart problems. 🌱🥦💪

Study link for those who like to dig into the details: 🔍📚
https://hubs.la/Q03Z7qTW0

From all of us at Dr. Karl R.O.S. Johnson, DC’s office, we wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas and Happy...
12/24/2025

From all of us at Dr. Karl R.O.S. Johnson, DC’s office, we wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! 🎄✨

This time of year can be beautiful—and exhausting—especially if you’re living with chronic pain, autoimmune issues, neurobehavioral challenges, or thyroid dysfunction. Between gatherings, travel, and schedule changes, it’s easy for symptoms to flare and self-care to slip to the bottom of the list. 💚

Whether you’re in the middle of a healing journey or just getting started, please know we’re honored and grateful to be part of your story. Every small choice you make—an extra glass of water, a better night’s sleep, saying “no” to one more obligation—can support your body and brain in meaningful ways. 🧠💧😴

As you move through this season, give yourself permission to slow down, protect your energy, and listen to what your body is telling you. 🌟

What’s one healthy habit you’re focusing on to support your body and brain this season? Share in the comments—your idea may be exactly what someone else needs to hear today. 💬🤝

The racing mind of insomnia may stem from *flattened circadian rhythms* 🧠⏰ — in other words, when your internal body clo...
12/23/2025

The racing mind of insomnia may stem from *flattened circadian rhythms* 🧠⏰ — in other words, when your internal body clock loses its normal rise-and-fall pattern, your brain doesn’t get clear signals for “on” and “off” time.

Instead of a strong rhythm that helps you feel alert during the day and naturally wind down at night, a flattened rhythm can leave you feeling “tired and wired” 24/7 😵‍💫: exhausted in the morning, dragging through the afternoon, then suddenly wide-awake when you’re supposed to sleep. Sound familiar?

This recent research suggests that for many people, the problem isn’t just “stress” or “overthinking” — it’s a deeper brain-body timing issue 🧬. That’s why simply taking a sleep aid or trying to “relax more” often doesn’t solve the root cause.

If you struggle with chronic insomnia, brain fog, or fatigue (especially alongside thyroid issues, chronic pain, or migraines), this kind of circadian disruption is often part of the bigger picture we see in practice 🌙💤.

🔗 Worth a read if you’ve ever wondered *why* your brain won’t shut off at night:
https://hubs.la/Q03Y9tGJ0

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Change Your Brain Change Your Future

Michigan Brain Health is dedicated to helping adults and children using cutting-edge, revolutionary new concepts in helping neurobehavioral health challenges, including ADD/ADHD with drug-free solutions that work. We combine qEEG driven enhanced neurofeedback, with individually tailored nutrition and functional neurology. Functional neurology involves short repetitive actions to improve balance and function in specific areas of weak brain function (as determined by functional neurological examination).

Discover a patient-centered approach to the management and possible correction of neurobehavioral conditions that is natural, safe, scientifically backed and effective.

We offer objective assessment tools like qEEG (aka Brain Mapping), Cognitive Performance Testing, Cognitive Emotional questionnaires, and a functional Neurologic examination can reveal imbalances and weakness in the wiring of the brain.

Imagine being able to focus, sleep well, regulate emotions, be headache free, think clearly and remember things again.