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The Glymphatic System in Central Nervous System Health and Disease: Past, Present, and
Helene Benveniste, Hedok Lee, Nora D. VolkowCurriculums:
The overall premise of this review is that cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is transported within a dedicated peri-vascular network facilitating metabolic waste clearance from the central nervous system while we sleep. The anatomical profile of the network is complex and has been defined as a peri-arterial CSF influx pathway and peri-venous clearance routes, which are functionally coupled by interstitial bulk flow supported by astrocytic aquaporin 4 water channels. The role of the newly discovered system in the brain is equivalent to the lymphatic system present in other body organs and has been termed the “glymphatic pathway” or “(g)lymphatics” because of its dependence on glial cells. We will discuss and review the general anatomy and physiology of CSF from the perspective of the glymphatic pathway, a discovery which has greatly improved our understanding of key factors that control removal of metabolic waste products from the central nervous system in health and disease and identifies an additional purpose for sleep. A brief historical and factual description of CSF production and transport will precede the ensuing discussion of the glymphatic system along with a discussion of its clinical implications.
Provide more relief from pain with CranioSacral Therapy
John Matthew UpledgerCurriculums:
John Matthew Upledger (1960-2017) wrote this article for the MASSAGE Magazine's February 2012 issue, and we are republishing it here to honor his memory- and to educate massage therapists about the benefits of CranioSacral Therapy, the technique John Matthew's father, John E. Upledger. D.O., created. John Matthew Upldeger passed away on May 21, 2017. He had been involved in the Upledger Institute International for more than 30 years, in areas including clinical services and education.
Like massage therapy, CranioSacral Therapy is a gently end effective tool to have in a therapist's set of skills for pain relief. CranioSacral and massage both create more space in the body, increase flexibility and decrease pain.
Visceral Manipulation Treatment to Patients With Non-specific Neck Pain With Functional Dyspepsia
Fabiano Politti, University of Nove de Julho, Andréia Cristina de Oliveira Silva, Claudia Santos Oliveira Daniela Aparecida Biasotto-Gonzalez Marco Antônio Fumagalli Cid André Fidelis de Paula GomesCurriculums:
Background: Non-specific neck pain (NS-NP) is characterized
by pain in structures located in the region between the superior nuchal line
and the spinal process of the first thoracic vertebra, without association with
any specific systemic disease provided by multifactorial and/or little known
causes.
Methods:
In this study sixty NS-NP patients with functional dyspepsia (age: 18 and 50
years) will be randomized in into two groups: visceral manipulation group (VMG)
(n =30) and control group (CG) (n =30). The VMG will be treated with visceral
manipulation to the stomach and liver wile CG received placebo treatment. The
immediate effects and 7 days after treatment will be evaluated through pain,
cervical range, and electromyographic activity of the upper trapezius.
How to Make Friends with Your Reptilian Brain
Edwina ShawCurriculums:
This article talks about the reptilian brain and how to tame it.
Applications of Craniosacral Therapy for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Eloise Stager, BA, LMT, CSTCurriculums:
Eloise Stager, BA, LMT, CST talks about what Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is and how CranioSacral Therapy can help.
7 Huge Benefits of An Undisturbed First Hour After Birth
CureJoy EditorialCurriculums:
The way your baby is cared for and nurtured immediately after birth significantly impacts their transition from the womb to life outside.
In a culture that commonly separates mothers and babies for routine procedures such as cleaning, weighing and measuring, most babies are missing that critical time of being skin to skin with their mothers, which has short and long term consequences for all.
This article talks about the first hour should be focused on baby’s first breastfeed and mother-baby and family bonding. Unless mother or baby is in need of medical assistance, hospital protocols should support this time of new beginnings for both vaginal and caesarean births.
15 Soothing Mindfulness Quotes That Will Calm Your Anxious Feelings
The Power of IdeasCurriculums:
Anxiety is becoming a big problem for people in America. This article provides you 15 Soothing Mindfulness Quotes That Will Calm Your Anxious Feelings.
As the Brain Ages, Glial-Cell Gene Expression Changes Most
Ashley P TaylorCurriculums:
Neurodegenerative diseases are often associated with aging. To learn what happens within the aging brain and potentially gain information relevant to human health, researchers examined the gene - expression patterns in postmortem brain samples. Overall, the researchers found, gene expression of glial cells changed more with age than did with neurons. These gene- expression changes were most significant in the hippocampus and substania nigra, regions damaged in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.
Glia, not neurons, are most affected by brain aging
Cell PressCurriculums:
The difference between an old brain and a young brain isn't so much the number of neurons but the presence and function of supporting cells called glia. In a new article, researchers who examined postmortem brain samples from 480 individuals ranging in age from 16 to 106 found that the state of someone's glia is so consistent through the years that it can be used to predict someone's age.