First, let’s talk about how your brain gets wired to create anxiety in the first place. Well, some people are born with the propensity for an anxious brain. So that means there’s a familial predisposition, brains do not fall far from the tree. If your parents have...
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Neurofeedback and Medication: Can They Be Used Together?
So many people ask, “Can you use neurofeedback and take ADHD medications?” The answer is yes. There are many studies that show, even for people who are on medication, their brain will still identify as using the ADHD adult pattern. This is seen visually when they have...
Wobble Cushion: Aid Hip Flexibility
Better posture can come from more flexibility in your hips. The wobble cushion encourages the user to engage in their back and core muscles. The cushion can be used on a chair or on the floor. Continue reading to learn more about wobble cushions to help with hip...
COVID-19 Risk Factors For ADHD
There have been many stressed people throughout these difficult times. I’m here to help you learn COVID-19 risk factors for ADHD. Let me tell you the three main risk factors for ADHD: What’s the Number One Factor The number one issue for people with ADHD and anxiety...
What ADHD Does to the Brain
First of all, ADHD doesn’t do anything to the brain. However, what happens is the brain creates ADHD. So this is how it works, our brains have five main processing speeds that they use throughout the day to get us in the states that we need to complete certain...
How the Brain Causes ADHD
By Dr. Trish Leigh, Ph.D., BCN, Certified Brain Health Coach A healthy brain directs every thought and action with no effort. It runs smoothly, like an automatic transmission adjusting speed without the driver having to think about it. People with ADHD, in contrast,...
What is ADD/ADHD?
Even as recent as fifteen years ago people wondered “What is ADHD?” and argued if it was “real”. Now the Center for Disease Control (CDC) calls it the most common neurodevelopmental disorder. Neurodevelopmental is having to do with the way the brain grows and...
4 Exercises to Strengthen a Hunched Neck
If you struggle with headaches, neck pain, and have a hump at the base of your neck. Then you have a hunched neck, so you can strengthen your spine, neck, and shoulders. If you struggle with a hunched neck continue reading to learn the exercises you can complete to...
Leg Exercises for Improved Posture
Loosening your leg muscles can improve your posture and reduce back pain. There are multiple ways to loosen your legs to remove the tension in your spine. If you’re interested in learning how properly leg exercises can improve posture, continue reading or watch the...
What a “Normal” qEEG Brain Map Looks Like.
By Dr. Trish Leigh, Ph.D. BCN, Certified Brain Health Coach First thing first, there is no "normal" but that is how people think of it, hence the name. Moving on... Dr. Trish Leigh shows you what a "typical" brain map looks like if your brain is performing perfectly....
Tips to Reduce Headaches Due to COVID-19 Stress
By Dr. Trish Leigh, Ph.D., BCN, Certified Brain Health Coach Schools are back in session! Due to Covid-19, school is now taking place at home. Parents are required to help their children learn, all day, every day. With social distancing in place, people are more...
Chiropractic Adjustments Improve Brain Function
By Dr. Trish Leigh, Ph.D., BCN, Certified Brain Health Coach A study published in the Journal of Neural Plasticity shows that chiropractic adjustments improve brain function significantly. When I say "significantly", that means that brain performance improved by more...
3 Ways You Can Reduce Anxiety During COVID-19
By Dr. Trish Leigh Certified Brain Health Coach The pandemic lifestyle is taking a toll on our physical and mental health. Use these tips to stay well during COVID-19 and this unprecedented time. 1.(Social) Media Distancing We all know that we are supposed to...
Virtual Learning Posture for Kids
Virtual learning posture for kids has not been widely explored, even though ergonomics have been thoroughly researched when it comes to adults. Whether your child is doing e-learning in front of a laptop or doing hard copy assignments at a desk, it is important for...
Help Your Child’s ADHD Without Medication
If your child struggles to control there ADHD, you may wonder how to help a child with ADHD without medications. Here's how to help your child's ADHD without medication. Help Your Child's ADHD Without Medication By Establishing a Routine Children with...
Is Home Neurofeedback Effective?
The short answer: Yes. In fact, Home Neurofeedback is currently more effective than ever! The Brain Shift at Home Neurofeedback program at Leigh Brain & Spine offers the highest level equipment available, as well as frequent and consistent sessions for the fastest...
Neurofeedback at Home
Although Neurofeedback brain training has been around for a long time, Neurofeedback at home is relatively new. With advances in science and technology, what used to be only offered through large desktop computers can now be accessed through an app on your phone and...
8 Reasons To See A Chiropractor
Here are 8 reasons to see a chiropractor for chiropractic care: 1. Back Pain Relief When it comes to relieving back pain, chiropractors are known for their results. Consumer Reports has rated chiropractic care as the best option for lower back pain, ahead of...
Is Chiropractic Care Safe For Children?
Although some still question its efficacy and legitimacy, chiropractic care is widely accepted as a primary type of health care. To practice chiropractic, chiropractors must complete 4 years and usually require 3 or more years of undergraduate college. This is...
How Often To See A Chiropractor?
A lot of people seek care from a chiropractor if they are suffering from pain or discomfort due to sports injuries. Some people seek chiropractic care because they have ongoing pain in their musculoskeletal and/or shoulder muscles. They might be suffering from pain...