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Do Brainwaves Impact Behavior?

The human brain is an extraordinary organ that continuously emits electrical activity. This activity, brainwaves, is categorized into different frequency bands: delta, theta, alpha, and beta. These brainwaves reflect the

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Best Foods for Adrenal Fatigue

Adrenal fatigue is a term that many have heard of, but not everyone understands. It describes symptoms when your adrenal glands, the tiny organs on top of your kidneys, become

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Neurotransmitters and Addictions

Substance abuse and addiction develop as a result of individuals altering their neurochemistry with chemicals and behavior that mimic or enhance the effects of neurotransmitters, temporarily satisfying a craving that

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Eating to Fuel Exercise

I read an interview with a nutritionist in the New York Times recently.  Since many Balance Atlanta patients and friends are very active and make exercise an important part of

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Ice or Heat?

To Treat An Injury: Ice or Heat? You’re at the park on a glorious Saturday morning playing a friendly game of basketball with your fellow weekend warriors. You jump for

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Chiropractic Myths and Facts

As successful as chiropractic has become, there are a lot of myths circulating among the general public. Times have definitely changed for the better, but the fact is that many

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Your Poor Feet

Huge numbers of people develop foot pain in their 60s, but it can start as early as the 20s and 30s. Excessive weight, diabetes and circulation problems can contribute to

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Auriculotherapy

Auriculotherapy was developed by Dr. Paul Nogier, a neurologist, in the 1950’s. He became interested in the study when several of his sciatic patients related how they had been helped

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Common Dance Injuries

Dancer’s Fracture “I landed badly from a jump and now it hurts to walk.” This is the most common acute fracture seen in dancers. This fracture occurs along the 5th

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