Epilepsy Natural and Complementary Therapies Many natural compounds also affect the brain and may be able to influence epilepsy; natural compounds will likely be most beneficial as adjuvants to conventional therapies. Vitamins and Minerals Epilepsy patients should also be aware that long-term use of anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) can negatively affect their vitamin and mineral status.Continue reading “Sensory signals of Epilepsy and natural therapies”
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How the Emotions of Others Influence Our Olfactory Sense
Thermoregulation control in the brain
Different Sensory Pathways Engaged in Feeling and Responding to External Temperature Summary: Researchers shed light on thermoregulation by disabling parts of rat brains and observing their choice of a comfortable environmental temperature. The findings could provide new understanding of conditions such as heatstroke. Source: Nagoya University. To maintain the body at an appropriate temperature despiteContinue reading “Thermoregulation control in the brain”
Use It or Lose It
Use It or Lose It Summary: LMU researchers report neural activity in the auditory system has a direct effect on myelination. Higher levels of neural activity resulted in the formation of thicker myelin sheaths and enhanced speed of signal transmission. Source: LMU. An LMU study reveals that sound-evoked activity of neurons in the auditory systemContinue reading “Use It or Lose It”
Diminish sense of touch in Autism
Action-based touch observation in adults with high functioning autism: Can compromised self-other distinction abilities link social and sensory everyday problems? Next to social problems, individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often report severe sensory difficulties. Altered processing of touch is however a stronger mediator of social symptoms’ severity than altered processing of for instance visionContinue reading “Diminish sense of touch in Autism”