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Because the brain controls almost all of the functions of the human body, injury to the brain can affect many different parts of the body. Brain disorders, which may be inherited or caused by infections, and head injuries can affect the way the brain works and upset the daily activities of the rest of the body. The nervous system is the body's communication center. The central nervous system (CNS) includes the brain and the spinal cord while the peripheral nervous system (PNS) is composed of nerves. Together, the CNS and PNS control every function of the body, from breathing and blinking .... Read more |
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Common Brain Disorders
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by: Natural Standard Research Collaboration |
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July 21, 2008 |
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Meningitis: Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, which are the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. It is usually caused by bacteria or viruses, but can also be caused by certain medications or other organisms (such as fungi).Many of the bacteria and viruses that cause meningitis are fairly common and may be associated with other routine illnesses.
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Alternative and Integrative Therapies for Brain Disorders
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July 21, 2008 |
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Good Scientific Evidence:Ginkgo: Ginkgo biloba has been used medicinally for thousands of years. Today, it is one of the top selling herbs in the United States. Multiple clinical trials have evaluated ginkgo for a syndrome called "cerebral insufficiency.
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Signs and Symptoms of Brain Disorders
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by: Natural Standard Research Collaboration |
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July 21, 2008 |
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Meningitis: In children, the symptoms of meningitis vary and depend on both the age of the child and the cause of the infection. Because the flu-like symptoms can be similar in both types of meningitis, particularly in the early stages, and bacterial meningitis can be very serious, it is important to quickly diagnose an infection.
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