by Neil Bossenger | Sep 9, 2013 | Case of the month, Cases, Spinewave Bulletin, Symptoms
Sleep loss affects the stress systems in our bodies and is important because these systems enable us to deal with everyday challenges. The two stress systems are the autonomic nervous system and the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, as they both relate to the...
by Neil Bossenger | May 1, 2013 | Case of the month, Cases, Spinewave Bulletin, Symptoms
Nocturnal enuresis means uncontrolled urination at night after the age of 5 years. This article highlights brain-based reasons for bedwetting, outside of pathological conditions such spina bifida, kidney disease or urethral obstructions. It’s for the parents who...
by Neil Bossenger | Nov 29, 2011 | Research, Spinewave Bulletin
“The New England Center for Pediatric Psychology found after testing more than 700 kids and their families, kids who didn’t sleep in their own bed were 7 times more likely to have ADHD-like symptoms. And 8 times more likely if they didn’t have...
by Neil Bossenger | Oct 28, 2010 | Research, Spinewave Bulletin
Napping. A topic that is very close to my heart. As can be seen by this photo, I’ve been napping since 1985. And if napping was good enough for Albert Einstein and Thomas Edison, it’s good enough for me. Research shows that an afternoon nap refreshes your...
by Neil Bossenger | Oct 13, 2010 | Research, Spinewave Bulletin
Want to get smart? Get more sleep. Sleep plays an imperative role in cognitive function. Sleep allows the brain to juggle the input of new information. Individuals who lose even small amounts of sleep on a daily basis show progressive impairment of cognitive...