Vagus nerve stimulation

A new area of interest that is rising to the top of everyone’s research list is the concept that the gut microbiota communicates with the brain and other organs in the body. Studies have shown that he gut and the central nervous system (CNS) are closely linked and play a role in maintaining homeostasis (Cryan and O’Mahony, 2011). Any changes that decrease the “good” bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract can cause diseases to neuroendocrine and immune system (Cryan and O’Mahony, 2011). Stress is…

Introduction Have you ever felt sadness, guilt, or loss of interest for over two weeks of time? If so, you probably have one of the most common mental disorders in America today. Depression can come and go, but even with extensive research, no one knows exactly what can onset depression. Many people with depression need someone to notice their suffering before they will actually get help, and sometimes that call for help will be drastic. Anyone can have depression, but the symptoms, types, and…

EPILEPSY About Epilepsy Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that causes seizures. It’s marked by chemical changes in the brain cells, or neurons, and how they send messages. The resulting imbalance of electrical activity in the brain leads to seizures. About 1 in 26 people will develop epilepsy, including children and adults. Right now, 65 million people worldwide are afflicted by epilepsy, with about 3 million in the United States alone. Each year, another 150,000 people are diagnosed in…