If you’ve ever been told,“Your scans are normal.”“You’ll be fine in a few days.”“There’s nothing else we can do.” — yet you’re still struggling with headaches, dizziness, brain fog, anxiety, sleep issues, or fatigue months (or even years) later — you are not alone. And you are not imagining your symptoms. That’s why I wrote The Concussion Breakthrough: Discover the Missing Pieces to Recovery. This book was created for the millions of people each year who experience last

If you or a loved one is navigating concussion, traumatic brain injury (TBI), post-concussion syndrome, or the long road of recovery after brain injury, I am honored to share something very special. This March, I will be speaking at the first-ever Love Your Brain Global Summit  — a three-day online event bringing together visionary leaders in brain injury recovery to explore innovative, evidence-informed approaches to healing. This summit is hosted by the Love Your Brain Foun

Histamine, Hormones, and Menstrual Migraines: Estrogen fluctuations can influence histamine levels. This may explain why: Migraines worsen before menstruation, Some women develop migraines in perimenopause, Hormonal shifts trigger headaches. If your migraines are hormone-related, histamine may be part of the mechanism. At Healing Response Acupuncture & Functional Neurology, our approach focuses on calming the nervous system, reducing inflammation, so migraines become less fre

If you’re a woman in your 40s, 50s, or 60s and you’ve been feeling tired, foggy headed, moody, or frustrated with stubborn weight gain, you’re not alone. Many women in midlife experience these changes and are told by their doctor, “Your thyroid tests are normal.”But here’s the truth: most conventional thyroid panels only check TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) — and that’s just one small piece of the puzzle.

We are thrilled to announce the launch of Life After Impact: The Concussion Recovery Podcast, hosted by Dr. Ayla Wolf. This podcast is your go-to resource for actionable insights on recovering from concussions, brain injuries, and post-concussion syndrome. Whether you’re feeling lost in your recovery or searching for expert guidance, we are here to help you navigate the path to healing.

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