Michigan Brain Health

Michigan Brain Health We use a natural/non invasive/non-medication way to optimize brain function and improve neurological symptoms.

Michigan Brain Health has introduced a cutting edge, revolutionary new concept in helping neurobehavioral health challenges! We combine neurofeedback, with focused nutrition and functional neurology. Neurofeedback (also called neurotherapy) is a non-invasive process where brain waves are monitored in real time by a computer, which can then use that information to produce changes in brainwave activity. The process of adjusting brainwave activity is known as operant conditioning, which is a method where rewards for positive behavior increase learning capabilities. Training the brain using neurofeedback can change these brainwaves over time, adjusting them into normal, healthy ranges. It can improve alertness, attention, emotional regulation, behavior, cognitive function, and mental flexibility. When the brain moves back into normal ranges, users will often see a reduction in symptoms. The best part of neurofeedback is that results are often permanent, allowing a person to reduce or even eliminate medications altogether. Where medications only manage the symptoms, the goal of neurofeedback is to address the underlying cause and restore normal brainwave functions. Neurofeedback is ideal for helping people with the following conditions:

ADD/ADHD
Addiction
Anxiety
Autism
Chronic Fatigue
Chronic Pain
Chronic Subluxation Patterns
Depression
Epilepsy/Seizures
Head Injuries
Fibromyalgia
Insomnia/Sleep Disorders
Migraines
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder/Stress
Stroke

New Vision Test for Toddlers 👀🧸  Researchers at the University of Waterloo have created a new, kid-friendly way to check...
12/21/2025

New Vision Test for Toddlers 👀🧸

Researchers at the University of Waterloo have created a new, kid-friendly way to check vision in very young children — even as early as 18 months old 👶💡

It’s called the **Waterloo Differential Acuity Test**, and it works like a simple **shape-matching game** 🎨🔺🟦 instead of the traditional eye chart that most toddlers can’t really understand or cooperate with.

**Why this matters:**
- Many serious vision problems start early and are **easy to miss** in little ones who can’t tell you what they see 🚫👓
- This test can help catch conditions like **amblyopia (lazy eye)**, **farsightedness**, and **astigmatism** **much earlier** than standard pediatric vision screenings 🩺🧠
- Earlier diagnosis often means **better treatment outcomes** and less impact on learning, coordination, and development 📚🤹‍♀️

Published in *Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics* (October 20), this research is an encouraging step toward protecting children’s vision during the most important years of brain and visual development 🌱👁️🧠

Seniors Benefit from Helping Others 💚      Did you know that giving a little help can make a big difference—especially f...
12/20/2025

Seniors Benefit from Helping Others 💚

Did you know that giving a little help can make a big difference—especially for older adults? 🌟

A recent study found that when seniors help friends with small everyday tasks—like running errands, giving someone a ride to a doctor’s appointment, or checking in with a neighbor—it doesn’t just support the other person. It can actually boost their own happiness, sense of purpose, and emotional well-being. 😊💫

For many older adults, these simple acts of kindness become a meaningful “job” after retirement—offering structure to the day, social connection, and the feeling of still being needed. Think of it as a natural mood and purpose booster that doesn’t come in a pill bottle. 💊🚫💚

If you have a senior loved one, consider inviting them to help with something small:
- Ask for a ride or company to an appointment 🚗🤝
- Involve them in planning meals or shopping 🛒🥗
- Let them help with childcare, phone calls, or organizing tasks 👨‍👩‍👧📞📂

Those “little” requests can make them feel valued, connected, and more alive. 💞

Source: Research on Aging, October 2025 📚

What you believe about your low back pain can actually change how your nervous system behaves. 🧠🔄    Central sensitizati...
12/19/2025

What you believe about your low back pain can actually change how your nervous system behaves. 🧠🔄

Central sensitization is a state where the nervous system becomes “turned up too loud,” amplifying pain signals so that normal sensations can feel painful. When this happens, the body can stay stuck in a pain cycle, making recovery from low back pain and other musculoskeletal issues much harder. 🔄⚡

In a sample of 119 people with chronic low back pain, researchers used questionnaires to look at what patients believed about their pain. They found that beliefs *not* supported by current evidence—such as:

- “Back pain means my spine is permanently damaged.” 🦴🚨
- “My pain will keep getting worse as I age.” 📉⏳
- “If it hurts, I should avoid moving.” 🚫🚶
- “Rest is the best treatment for back pain.” 😴🛌
- “There’s very little chance I’ll recover.” 😔

were linked with *higher* central sensitization scores.

In other words, unhelpful beliefs were associated with a more reactive, sensitized nervous system. ⚠️🧠

This is why education is not just “nice to have”—it’s a core part of a multimodal treatment plan. 📚✅ When patients understand that pain does not always equal damage, that movement (done correctly) is often safe and therapeutic, and that there *is* a real possibility of improvement, it can help calm the nervous system and support better outcomes. 🧠➡️🧘‍♂️🚶‍♀️

If you’re living with chronic low back pain, working with providers who address both your body *and* your beliefs about pain can be a powerful step toward recovery. 🤝🌱

Source: *Physiotherapy*, May 2025
Incorrect Beliefs About Low Back Pain Can Impede Recovery. 📖

Physical Activity’s Influence on Brain Health 🧠🚶‍♀️  New research suggests that higher physical fitness levels are linke...
12/18/2025

Physical Activity’s Influence on Brain Health 🧠🚶‍♀️

New research suggests that higher physical fitness levels are linked to stronger “on” and “off” signals in the brain’s motor cortex—known as excitatory and inhibitory activity. These signals help your brain learn new movements, adapt, and coordinate your body more efficiently. Think of it like upgrading your brain’s control system so it can send clearer, faster messages to your muscles. 💪✨

The flip side? Long stretches of passive sedentary time—like doom-scrolling on your phone, binge-watching videos, or sitting for hours without moving—appear to have the opposite effect on cortical function. Over time, this may blunt the brain’s ability to regulate movement, learn new skills, and stay sharp. 📱🪑⚠️

The takeaway: even small, regular bouts of movement throughout your day—walking, gentle stretching, light exercise, or structured neuro-based rehab—may help support healthier brain function, especially if you’re living with chronic pain or autoimmune issues that already place stress on your nervous system. 🚶‍♂️🧘‍♀️🌀

Neuroscience, September 2025 📚🧬

Why Magnesium Matters… ✨Magnesium is a quiet “workhorse” mineral that your body uses in more than 300 biochemical reacti...
12/17/2025

Why Magnesium Matters… ✨

Magnesium is a quiet “workhorse” mineral that your body uses in more than 300 biochemical reactions every single day. ⚙️ It helps your muscles contract and relax 💪, supports healthy nerve signaling 🧠, keeps your heart rhythm steady ❤️, and plays a key role in how your cells make and use energy ⚡. It also supports bone health 🦴 and helps regulate stress responses 😌, which is why low magnesium can show up as both physical and emotional symptoms.

When levels are low, you might notice:
- Muscle cramps, twitching, or restless legs 🦵
- Fatigue and that “wired but tired” feeling 😴⚡
- Trouble falling or staying asleep 🌙
- Headaches or more frequent migraines 🤕
- Anxiety, irritability, or feeling on edge 😟
- Constipation or sluggish digestion 🚫💩
- Numbness or tingling in the hands or feet ✋🦶
- Heart palpitations or an awareness of your heartbeat 💓
- Brain fog or difficulty concentrating 🌫️🧠

Many people can maintain healthy magnesium levels through food 🥗. Magnesium-rich choices include almonds and other nuts, seeds, beans and lentils, whole grains, leafy green vegetables (like spinach and Swiss chard), avocados, seafood, and quality meats. 🥬🥑🫘🐟 Think of building your plate with a mix of color and texture—leafy greens, a source of protein, and some nuts, seeds, or beans—to naturally “feed” your magnesium needs.

However, modern stress levels, certain medications, gut issues, and highly processed diets can increase your body’s magnesium demands 😮‍💨🍔. That’s one reason magnesium deficiency is more common than most people realize. Before you start supplementing on your own, it’s best to work with a practitioner 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ who can look at your overall health picture, thyroid status, medications, and digestion to determine what’s appropriate for you—and which form of magnesium your body may respond to best.

Supporting magnesium is often a small, practical step that can make a noticeable difference in energy, sleep, muscle comfort, and overall resilience 🌙💤💪—especially if you’re already dealing with chronic pain, autoimmune challenges, or thyroid-related symptoms. 🌿

The Conversation, October 2025 🗓️

Side Effects of 30 Antidepressants Ranked and Compared (Lancet Study) 💊🧠  New research in The Lancet just compared 30 di...
12/16/2025

Side Effects of 30 Antidepressants Ranked and Compared (Lancet Study) 💊🧠

New research in The Lancet just compared 30 different antidepressants and ranked them by their physical side effects. This kind of head‑to‑head analysis is rare—and it matters. 📊

Why? Because for many people, the “fine print” side effects (weight changes, sleep disruption, digestive issues, headaches, sexual side effects, etc.) can be the difference between sticking with a medication or giving up in frustration. 😣➡️🙂

This study offers:
- A clearer picture of which medications are more likely to cause certain side effects 🔍
- Data that can help patients and doctors have more informed, collaborative conversations 🤝
- Another reminder that mental health care should be personalized—not one‑size‑fits‑all 👤✨

If you’re currently on an antidepressant (or considering one), this isn’t a DIY guide to change meds—but it can be a powerful tool to bring to your next appointment and ask better questions. 📋🗣️

Read the full study here:
https://hubs.la/Q03Y9ypw0 🔗

🚨 Musculoskeletal pain is skyrocketing in women under 50. 💥In 1990, about 245 million women under 50 were living with co...
12/16/2025

🚨 Musculoskeletal pain is skyrocketing in women under 50. 💥

In 1990, about 245 million women under 50 were living with conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, low back pain, neck pain, and gout. By 2021, that number had already jumped to around 401 million. 📈

If nothing changes, researchers estimate nearly **half a billion** women under 50 will be living with musculoskeletal disorders by **2050**. 😟

This isn’t just a statistic—it’s a wake-up call to start prioritizing joint, spine, and muscle health now, not later. 🦴💪

If you’re struggling with ongoing pain and want drug-free, non-surgical options, it may be time to explore a more root-cause, neurological approach to care. 🌿🧠

Nutritional Strategies for Pain Management: A Natural Alternative to NSAIDs
12/16/2025

Nutritional Strategies for Pain Management: A Natural Alternative to NSAIDs

Discover how targeted nutritional strategies can offer powerful, drug-free relief for chronic pain, empowering you to take control of your health naturally.

12/14/2025

Before There Was Antidepressants… 🌿

The holidays are here! ❄️ Between snow shoveling, decorating, traveling, and winter activities like ice skating and skii...
12/14/2025

The holidays are here! ❄️ Between snow shoveling, decorating, traveling, and winter activities like ice skating and skiing, many people experience added stress on their muscles and joints. Long days on your feet, lifting heavy boxes, bending, twisting, and even long car or plane rides can quietly overload your spine and nervous system. At Johnson Chiropractic Neurology & Nutrition, we want you to enjoy the season while keeping your body healthy, resilient, and as pain-free as possible. 🎄✨

Here are a few chiropractor-approved wellness tips for a safe, active holiday season: ✅

Winter Fun & Sports ⛷️⛸️
• Warm up for 5–10 minutes before activity – think gentle stretches, light walking, or easy squats to get blood flowing and muscles ready. 🧘‍♀️🚶‍♂️
• Use protective gear – proper footwear with good traction, supportive braces (when needed), helmets, and layers that keep your joints warm can lower your risk of slips, falls, and strains. 🥾🦺
• Pace yourself and listen to your body – take breaks, hydrate, and stop if you feel fatigued, dizzy, or experience sharp or new pain. Pushing through can turn a small strain into a bigger injury. 💧⏸️
• Use good body mechanics – when shoveling or lifting, bend your knees, keep the load close to your body, and avoid twisting from the waist to protect your back and neck. 🧱💪

Taking care of your spine and nervous system is one of the best gifts you can give yourself this season. 🎁 A well-aligned spine helps your brain and body communicate more effectively, which can support better movement, balance, and recovery. 🧠➡️💪 If you notice pain, stiffness, headaches, tingling, or discomfort during or after holiday activities, it’s your body’s way of asking for attention—not something to ignore. 🚨

We’re here to help you move more comfortably, recover faster, and step into the new year with a healthier spine and a stronger foundation for your overall wellness. 🌟

Schedule an appointment today and step into the new year with confidence, comfort, and a spine that’s ready for what’s next. 📅✨

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Shelby Township, MI
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Change Your Brain Change Your Future

Michigan Brain Health is dedicated to helping adults and children using cutting-edge, revolutionary new concepts in helping neurobehavioral health challenges, including ADD/ADHD with drug-free solutions that work. We combine qEEG driven enhanced neurofeedback, with individually tailored nutrition and functional neurology. Functional neurology involves short repetitive actions to improve balance and function in specific areas of weak brain function (as determined by functional neurological examination).

Discover a patient-centered approach to the management and possible correction of neurobehavioral conditions that is natural, safe, scientifically backed and effective.

We offer objective assessment tools like qEEG (aka Brain Mapping), Cognitive Performance Testing, Cognitive Emotional questionnaires, and a functional Neurologic examination can reveal imbalances and weakness in the wiring of the brain.

Imagine being able to focus, sleep well, regulate emotions, be headache free, think clearly and remember things again.