Can Some Foods Hijack the Brain?

Research on food and addiction is in its infancy. New studies however are suggesting that overeating may dampen your dopamine response, which can make you overeat even more. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that motivates us to eat (and enjoy other...

Headache in Children and Adolescents

There is a large number of children and adolescents with headache disorders, and consequently unique issues affecting them.  Like adults, children with headache can be anxious and depressed.  They may not get the amount of sleep they need each night, and may be...

“Functional Food” Makes Lofty Promises

More and more we are confronted at the grocery store with “functional foods” that manufacturers claim will enhance our chances for optimal health, or reduce our risk of disease. These products represent the fastest-growing category in the food industry....

Alice In Wonderland Syndrome

Alice in Wonderland Syndrome is named after the famous Lewis Carroll novel. The condition was first noted in 1955 by John Todd, a psychiatrist. Todd named it for Carroll’s book Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. It is believed that Lewis Carroll suffered...

Midrin/Prodrin(mild migraine medications)

We have a medication supply problem in the US, and Midrin is no exception..Midrin(generic is the only form available) is a combo drug of a mild sedative, a mild pure migraine med, and acetaminophen…Prodrin takes out the sedative(which is good) and adds in a...

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