Understanding Pain Through the Brain: How Threat Shapes Our Experience of Pain Pain is often misunderstood as a direct signal from damaged tissue—but in reality, it is a complex decision made by the brain. As an output of threat detection, pain reflects the brain’s ongoing calculation about whether you are in danger. When we understand […]
About Dr. Michael Veselak, D.C.
Dysautonomia: The Complex Web of Immune, Neurological and Metabolic
? Unraveling the Web: Understanding the Connection Between Gut Health, Immune Balance, and Brain Function Imagine your body as a finely tuned orchestra, where each instrument (organ system) plays in harmony under the guidance of a skilled conductor (your brain). When one instrument falls out of tune, it can disrupt the entire symphony. Similarly, imbalances […]
Fatigue: Balance Between Supportive and Disruptive Bioenergetic Factors
Understanding Fatigue Through Bioenergetic Balance Why Am I So Tired? Fatigue often starts at the cellular level. Our cells produce energy through mitochondria, tiny powerhouses that rely on the right environment and nutrients to work properly. When there is an imbalance between supportive and disruptive factors, energy production suffers, leading to physical and mental exhaustion. […]
Neurovestibular Integration Therapy: Why Your Brain Needs To Know Where You Are In Space
What Is Neurovestibular Integration Therapy? Neurovestibular Integration Therapy is a therapeutic approach designed to help your brain better understand where your body is in space—something called spatial orientation. It works by resetting the way your brain processes information from four key systems: Somatosensory System – This includes signals from your muscles, joints, and skin (touch […]
Microglia, Growth Factors and Autophagy Are Essential For Brain Health
Microglial cells are specialized immune cells in the brain and central nervous system (CNS) that play a critical role in maintaining brain health. ? Their key functions include: Immune Surveillance: Microglial cells monitor the brain’s environment for signs of infection, injury, or other disturbances, acting as the brain’s first line of defense. ? Inflammation Regulation: […]
An Integrative Approach to Brain Health and Function
Brain Repair: A Holistic Approach to Cognitive Health Fatigue and brain fog can signal underlying brain dysfunction, increasing the risk of long-term issues like dementia and autoimmunity. ? Our comprehensive brain repair guide focuses on key areas to support cognitive health, including promoting growth factors, enhancing circulation, reducing inflammation, supporting autophagy (cell repair), and improving […]