Understanding brain hemisphere dominance and neurological conditions

brain hemisphere dominance

Couples tend to divide household tasks according to who does them best (or who hates them least!). Perhaps you cook and your partner (or housemate) loads the dishwasher. Maybe you clean the bathroom and they do the ironing. Maybe you shop and they take out the bins. Occasionally, if they’re away or unwell, you might […]

Reprogramming your brain: neuroplasticity techniques for anxiety

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 therapy

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

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

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 […]