Sometimes a light touch is all you need. At least, that’s what proponents of craniosacral therapy believe. This relatively new type of massage , which has only been widely used in the alternative mainstream for about 30 years, works to alleviate problems associated primarily with pain and loss of function. It does this by applying very light pressure to evaluate and correct the body’s craniosacral system: connected to the brain and spinal cord. Unlike many other alternative treatments, th
A slightly belated selection of quick links from the past week in mind and brain news: If you're a mental health professional from a low or middle income country you can apply for a grant to attend the Global Mental Health Summit happening this September in Greece. Applications need to be in by June 20th. The mood we are in affects the way we see things by modulating the activity of the visual cortex, according to a new study expertly covered by Neurophilosophy . Discover
What is Autism? Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life and is the result of a neurological disorder that affects the normal functioning of the brain, impacting development in the areas of social interaction and communication skills. Both children and adults with autism typically show difficulties in verbal and non-verbal communication, social interactions, and leisure or play activities. The above quote comes from the Aut
Today is Autism Awareness day and April is Autism Awareness Month. I don't know who decides these things, but I'm glad there are people out there advocating for autism. In case you don't know, autism is a disorder affecting the brain that shows itself in three main areas: 1) language development is difficult and sometimes lacking 2) social relationships and understanding social cues do not come easily and 3) obsessions and self-stimulating behaviors are demonstrated. Autism does not show its
