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Bridging the Gap Through Compassionate Medical Writing

By creating medical content with compassion and easy-to-understand language, you can nurture trust and give valuable assistance to your readers.To successfully connect with your audience, it is imperative to understand who they are and what they need.  Please ponder the following: Compassion and empathy should be the heart of your medical content.  Below are some of the ways to incorporate compassion into your writing:Acknowledge feelings:  Start by validating your readers’ emotions. Use phrases...

Regenerative Therapy | Traumatic Brain Injury Protocol

10 Hz.: A 10 Hz rhythm is present in the occipital cortex when the eyes are closed (alpha waves), in the precentral cortex at rest (mu rhythm), in the superior and middle temporal lobe (tau rhythm), in the inferior olive (projection to cerebellar cortex), and in physiological tremor (underlying all voluntary movement). These are all considered resting rhythms in the waking brain, which are “replaced” by higher frequency activity with sensorimotor stimulation. That is, the 10 Hz frequency fulcrum...

Fire in the Brain: Identifying and Managing Inflammation for a Healthier Mind

The brain is the control center for the entire body, and unlike other parts of the human anatomy, it does not cause pain when inflamed. However, it will produce some signs and symptoms such as brain fog, making a person feel disconnected or zoned out. If brain inflammation is left untreated or continues for a long period of time, it can degenerate the brain at a rapid pace increasing the risk of Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s, and other serious brain illnesses.Learning to recognize the earl...

5 Surprising Ways You're Damaging Your Brain

Your brain is the control center of the body.  It controls and coordinates your actions and reactions, allows you to think and feel, and enables you to have memories and feelings.  But did you know that you may be unknowingly doing things that can destroy your brain? Sitting for too long:  A study found that too much sitting damages the hippocampus, the brain region responsible for memory.  You should get up every 30 minutes to walk around, do push-ups, squats, or whatever.  Any kind of movement...

How to Clear Your Mind of Brain Fog

Health & Wellness Disclosure: The information provided in this post is for educational purposes only. To the best of my knowledge, all information and advice are believed to be accurate and true. Please consult with a health specialist, medical practitioner, or doctor before making any decisions that may impact your health or well-being. You are nice and comfy on the couch watching television, and suddenly you remember you must go and grab something important from upstairs. You dash up the step...

Combating Mood Disorders With Food

Health & Wellness Disclosure: The information provided in this post is for educational purposes only. To the best of my knowledge, all information and advice are believed to be accurate and true. Please consult with a health specialist, medical practitioner, or doctor before making any decisions that may impact your health or well-being. The Cleveland Clinic defines a mood disorder as: “…a mental health condition that primarily affects your emotional state. It’s a disorder in which you experienc...

Alcoholism: Foods That Harm and Foods That Heal

And if you are a male who drinks 15 or more drinks a week, a female who has 12 or more a week, or if you have five or more drinks in one sitting at least once a week, you are at risk for becoming alcohol dependent.Alcoholism can be defined as chronic drinking that may hinder relationships with your family, career, or personal life. It is also important to know that an occasional drink is most likely not harmful, but alcohol in itself can still be easily abused. There are many varying factors th...

16 Top Anti-Inflammatory Foods You Should Stock in Your Kitchen

Health & Wellness Disclosure: The information provided in this post is for educational purposes only. To the best of my knowledge, all information and advice are believed to be accurate and true. Please consult with a health specialist, medical practitioner, or doctor before making any decisions that may impact your health or well-being. I want to point out that inflammation is a normal part of your body’s immune defense. For instance, acute inflammation can happen after an injury and include b...

Blueberries: A "Superfood" to Your Health

Health & Wellness Disclosure: The information provided in this post is for educational purposes only. To the best of my knowledge, all information and advice are believed to be accurate and true. Please consult with a health specialist, medical practitioner, or doctor before making any decisions that may impact your health or well-being. Blueberries are sweet, low in calories, and loaded with powerful nutrients. They are known as a “superfood” and are one of the healthiest fruits you can eat....

Stopping The Silent Killer: Nine Foods That Can Lower "Bad" Cholesterol

Health & Wellness Disclosure: The information provided in this post is for educational purposes only. To the best of my knowledge, all information and advice are believed to be accurate and true. Please consult with a health specialist, medical practitioner, or doctor before making any decisions that may impact your health or well-being. High cholesterol is a “silent” killer. It travels through your blood silently over the years. You may not even know it’s there or exhibit any symptoms until yo...