Neurologic Health

Understanding Age-Related Cognitive Decline As we age, most people experience gradual but linear declines in various domains of cognitive function. This includes decreases in memory, processing speed, executive function, and reaction time. For example, you may find it increasingly difficult to quickly retrieve someone's name from memory or to juggle multiple tasks as nimbly as…

Defining the Complex Nature of a Complex Injury Concussions have become an injury of great interest and concern in recent years, especially in the world of sports. However, there remains much we are still learning about the intricate nature of concussions. New light is being shed on reframing our understanding of what defines a concussion,…

Understanding the Complex Embryology and Anatomy of the Gastrointestinal System The gastrointestinal (GI) system develops from a flat disc in an embryo that folds to create a tube, which eventually forms the gut from mouth to anus. This intricate tube has a lining called the mucosa, with the next layer being connective tissue, followed by…

Sleep Deprivation Wreaks Havoc on Metabolism and Appetite Regulation Getting insufficient sleep has profound negative consequences for metabolic health. Studies show that after just one week of sleeping only 4-5 hours per night, healthy subjects suffer a 50% reduction in insulin sensitivity. This is on par with prediabetes. Similar metabolic derangements are seen with other…

The Brain Loves Ketones Research increasingly shows the benefits of ketogenic diets and ketone supplementation for providing the brain an efficient, "clean" fuel source to maintain optimal function. Studies demonstrate that inducing nutritional ketosis through high fat, low carb diets or supplements like MCT oil can significantly improve symptoms in neurological conditions like Alzheimer's and…

My Career Background Through training in musculoskeletal radiology and over 20 years of practice, I have honed expertise in advanced imaging guidance to precisely deliver regenerative biologics into damaged tissues. Seeing many patients with arthritis, tendon tears, and orthopedic injuries improving through these minimally invasive treatments inspired me to expand regenerative approaches to other recalcitrant…