Balance Issues and Anxiety
Recent research has shown that there is a link between people with anxiety disorders and peripheral vestibular dysfunction. Anxiety is a mental disorder that can cause an individual to feel excess worry, tension and uneasiness throughout their day. Anxiety can present...
The Gut-Brain Connection
It is a well known fact that the composition and health of the gut plays a crucial role in the health of the brain and nervous system. Gut bacteria composition can have an effect on your mental health, increasing your risk of anxiety, depression and Parkinson's...
Spinal Galant Reflex
The Melillo Method was developed by Dr. Robert Melillo as an effective protocol for helping kids and adults to reach their full neurological potential. At Brain and Body Health we are one of the few clinics in NSW to be certified in the Melillo Method. At twenty...
Primitive Reflexes and the link to the “fight or flight” response
Overview of primitive reflexes The link between retained primitive reflexes and brain development was developed by Dr. Robert Melillo. At Brain and Body Health we are one of the few clinics in NSW with certification in the Melillo Method Primitive reflex movements are...
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Traumatic Brain Injury
According to the CDC there are 1.7 million Traumatic Brain Injuries a year with an estimated 10-20% of cases experiencing lifeling symptoms. A recent paper found a positive improvement to working memory and attention issues caused by TBI. Brain function measured...
What can be done to help ADHD
A recent study found a link between ADHD and Retained Primitive Reflexes.Primitive reflexes are present in infancy and usually disappear by the age of one as the brain develops. There is increasing evidence that children with ADHD and learning difficulties have...
ANXIETY in kids/ teens
If you have tried yelling ‘Calm Down’ at your kid with anxiety and it didn’t work then keep reading. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWUHd83rdUo If we look at anxiety from a neurophysiological point of view anxiety is an issue with over activation in some networks in...
Cervical Vertigo or Cervicogenic Dizziness
Vertigo or dizziness is a huge problem effecting many people. There are several causes or different types of vertigo, some will sort themselves out, others need medical intervention and some types of vertigo are more persistent. One of the persistent ones that we see...
Shoulder Mobility Drill
If you've got neck, shoulder, or back pain then this is the video for you! Check out this simple but effective exercise that will help activate your low trap muscles and put your shoulder blades in a good position for any pushing, pulling or overhead movements.
Fix Pelvic Tilt Pt 2.
If you haven't watched part 1 on how to fix pelvic tilt, be sure to check it out for some simple stretches you can do at home. These stretches, along with the glute activation exercise in this video will be sure to improve your posture and keep your hips happy!
Fix Pelvic Tilt Pt 1.
Have you ever seen people taking a selfie with their butt sticking out? The dreaded anterior pelvic tilt is commonly associated with low back pain and if it isn't fixed, you could be faced with something much worse than a bad selfie! Part 1 on how to fix pelvic tilt...
Hip Mobility 101
Are your hips always feeling sore and tight regardless of all the stretching you do? Or maybe you'd like to improve your hip mobility to help with that deep squat? Check out this video for an extremely effective hip capsule stretch!