Reprogramming your brain: neuroplasticity techniques for anxiety
When you think of ways to relieve anxiety, you may imagine deep breathing, meditation or aromatherapy. Neuroplasticity – your brain’s remarkable ability to reshape itself – offers a fresh approach to treating anxiety. By harnessing neuroplasticity, you can, in effect, teach your brain to calm down. You can help it create new neural pathways that […]
Virtual reality therapy in functional neurology: advancing treatment options
Virtual reality is everywhere these days. The VR games market was valued at over USD$20 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow significantly more by 2030. And that’s just games. More serious applications of VR include training: Australian soldiers for combat Retail staff to prepare for the madness of Black Friday sales Emergency personnel […]
Exploring the spectrum of movement disorders
Movement disorders are a group of nervous system disorders that affect your movement. Depending on the particular disorder in question, you may experience an increase or decrease in movement, which you may (or may not) be able to control.
Understanding colour and light therapy
Colour adds beauty to life, which is why you pay close attention to it when picking an outfit or decorating a room. In addition to its beauty, colour can shape your experiences and influence your moods. That’s why companies invest so much money in choosing the right colours for their brands and campaigns. Colour therapy […]
Dementia and Parkinson’s disease treatment using light therapy and brain stimulation
Discover the benefits of brain therapy for Parkinson’s and dementia patients. Improve memory, cognition, visuospatial attention, and motor control.
Understanding the startle reflex: When does it fade away?
Have you yawned, blinked, coughed or sneezed today? Those are examples of involuntary movements – or reflexes. Some persist into adulthood but many others disappear within weeks or months of birth. Or at least, they should! Some children retain primitive reflexes, which may affect their development. Here, we’ll explore the newborn startle reflex. But first, […]
Neuroplasticity in focus: Recognising signs of brain imbalance in children
Your baby is born with billions of neurons (brain cells), but they’re not really connected yet. Daily life creates those connections. While your baby’s genetics provide an initial ‘map’ for brain development, their brain is shaped considerably by their experiences and relationships. Some researchers estimate that your child is developing 1 million neural connections per […]
Flora Huang
Flora Huang Allied Health Assistant Flora is driven by challenges. She always seen them as opportunities to grow. She’s a keen learner at heart. She thrives on acquiring new knowledge and skills. Whether it’s through sharing insights or lending a helping hand. She finds fulfilment in supporting others on their journey. With a positive mindset, […]
Crucial structures: Exploring the anatomy of the brain
The oldest known medical text is the Edwin Smith papyrus, which dates back nearly 5 thousand years. It’s an ancient Egyptian scroll, nearly 5 metres long, which describes 48 injuries – including traumatic brain injuries – and outlines suitable treatments. The Edwin Smith papyrus is special for many reasons. One of them is that it […]
The role of multisensory learning in dyslexia treatment
Around 5,000 years ago, the Ancient Egyptians invented a picture-based writing system – hieroglyphics. Each picture represents a word or syllable with the heads of the human and animal characters pointing towards the start of each line. As time went on, the language became standardised and the same 700 or so signs were then used […]
