GABA is the main inhibitory neurotransmitter in the mature brain. Many cognitive pathologies (Autism, ADD, ADHD, Anxiety Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, etc.) can be described mechanistically as incomplete GABA action at the neural...
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One of the most common questions one fields in doing Energy Kinesiology is “How long will the balance last?” There are usually multiple factors involved in the answer, and I often respond by saying that it is not possible to...
The biomechanics of vision and their influence on eyesight are more easily grasped if we first understand how the structure supporting the eyes relates to the fundamental structure of our posture and gait: It makes sense that exercises that...
The fundamental distinction between animals and all living beings is movement. Animals emerged out of living beings becoming able to make distinctions in their surroundings, give meaning to those distinctions, and move towards or away from what...
I am a Manual Therapist on the roster of complimentary care providers for one of the largest private elementary and high schools in San Francisco. The schools embody an academic tradition that de-emphasizes fact memorization before the...
The biomechanics of using keyboards and mice for extended periods can compromise the vigor of the body systems engaged in this activity. These body systems include fingers, wrists, elbows, shoulders, neck, and head. In my view, the tension...
Solfeggio frequencies are ancient tones known for their healing properties. The sound files accessible in the links here are 30 minute .wav files of the listed Solfeggio frequencies, blended with either the foundation or Master Tone. They are...
This 8 minute video offers an excellent overview of infant postural and dynamic reflexes, and how these reflexes underly more complex motor and cognitive functions. However, some of the statements made in the video about the influence of...
For Manual Therapists conceptualizing bone is something of a challenge. Classical anatomy presents bone as a static, mineralized structure that treats loads as compressional, somewhat like a stack of bricks. The dynamic and self-healing...
Babies (DVD):Culture has a profound influence on the developmental trajectory of infants. Although somewhat obvious, it is highly educational to observe how settings and attitudes define the opportunities for growing children. The documentary...