When people talk about “methylation genes,” the spotlight almost always lands on MTHFR. But there’s another gene—equally powerful, often misunderstood, and sometimes far more influential when it comes to mood, stress resilience, hormone metabolism, and overall emotional regulation. That gene is COMT. If you’ve ever wondered why some people are deeply affected by caffeine, stress, […]
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Chronic Pain: A New Approach
Rewiring Chronic Pain: A Modern Understanding of Pain and Healing By Dr. Michael Veselak, DC | Camarillo Functional Health At Camarillo Functional Health, we believe chronic pain is not a permanent condition—it’s a sign of how your brain and body are communicating. Our approach blends Functional Medicine, Functional Neurology, and advanced restorative technologies to treat […]
When the Gut Doesn’t Heal: Why the Brain-Gut Axis May Hold the Key
Introduction Many patients with persistent digestive symptoms such as SIBO, H. pylori overgrowth, or dysbiosis struggle to find relief. Even after multiple treatments—including antimicrobials, dietary interventions, and probiotics—they still experience bloating, discomfort, or irregular bowel habits. This is often because we focus heavily on the gut itself, overlooking the critical role of the brain in […]
Quieting The Noise: A Functional Neurology Approach To Tinnitus
Quieting the Noise: A Functional Neurology Approach to Tinnitus Tinnitus — that persistent ringing, buzzing, or hissing in the ears — affects millions of people worldwide. For some, it’s a mild nuisance. For others, it’s a life-disrupting condition tied to anxiety, poor sleep, and frustration. At Camarillo Functional Health, we view tinnitus differently. Instead of […]
How Functional Neurology Helps Rewire the Brain to Reduce Chronic Pain
How Functional Neurology Helps Rewire the Brain to Reduce Chronic Pain If you’re living with chronic pain, you’re not alone—and you’re not stuck. Many people struggle with pain that doesn’t show up clearly on imaging or doesn’t respond well to medications. That’s because pain isn’t just about what’s happening in the joints or muscles—it’s also […]
Understanding Pain Through the Brain: How Threat Shapes Our Experience of Pain
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 […]