Obesity and Body Positivity on the Brain
Take a moment to look at the image above. Does something seem to be missing between the person standing on the scale, sad, then looking in a mirror, happy? If y...
Month: November 2020
Obesity: A Mental Disorder?
If you live in the US, you’re probably aware of the problem we have with obesity. Even if you don’t live in the US you most likely have the perception that all ...
The Complexity of Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Recently in class discussions we had the chance to look at Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). ASD currently affects roughly 1 in 68 children. ASD shows abn...
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and Obesity: A “Chicken or the Egg” Paradox
What is PCOS? Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a condition in which the ovaries produces excessive amounts of androgens, the male sex hormone. Excess of th...
To go or not to go: how excitatory/inhibitory imbalances can shape ASD
Hello everyone! Today I’d like to talk a little bit about some factors that influence the development of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), specifically how mater...
The Tangled Web of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Do you remember the first time you saw a spider’s web? If you are like me, you were a young kid looking at it in a state of wonder. How can a spider crea...
Pandemic Pregnancies and Autism
Pregnancy during the time of a pandemic can turn a beautiful, life changing experience into a scary, life changing experience. Most women while pregnant experie...
Be Wary of Gut Inflammation!
Knock-knock brain, it’s your partner-in-crime, the “second brain of the body”, me, your gut! I have more inflammation for you, ready or not. Research has only s...
ASD an Overview
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is an umbrella term for a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication, and behavioral challenges. T...
Broken Mirrors: Mirror Neurons and ASD Symptoms
We learn by watching others. As we grow and develop, we learn how to speak, behave, and even think based on our observations of other humans. Much of this learn...