Research Library

Memory slipping? This brain chemical may be low

Teen depression explodes along with smart phone use

Although depression continues to rise among the population as a whole, [...]

Do you have Brain Inflammation? How to know and what to do

Do you have any of the symptoms of brain inflammation, [...]

The best drugs for depression and memory

Exercise soon to be prescribed for depression and dementia

We commonly think of exercise as important to lose weight, [...]

Dementia-prevention on a vegan or vegetarian diet

Reduce your toxic burden and protect immunity

We live in a sea of toxins and we all carry significant amounts of [...]

Gut health can have different root causes

“Lazy” and no motivation can be due to inflammation

Many of us are pretty good at beating ourselves up when we have lost o [...]

What type of brain inflammation do you suffer from?

Depression is a disorder of inflammation in many cases

Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD)

All it takes is one event to change the course of a life. For many, th [...]

Exercise and autoimmune disease: A balancing act

Adopting ancient fiber needs into a modern diet

Although the produce section at the grocery store may look vast, it on [...]

Why sleep is so important

Brain Fog can provide further frustration and confusion

While we have all felt some sort of fog or disconnect at some point in [...]

Struggle with sleep? Look for underlying causes

Nystagmus from Concussion or Traumatic Brain Injury

Vertigo. Dizziness. Disconnect. Disorientation. Out of body experience [...]

Saccades and cognitive processing

Optimal stomach acid for good digestion

How to support this “happiness” chemical for optimal brain health

Don’t overlook the necessity of vitamin D

Sufficient vitamin D levels requires more than a healthy diet and taki [...]

Syncing meals with your body clock for brain health

The digestive system's circadian rhythm [...]

Optimizing your brain health to defend against toxins

Cholesterol, good fats, bad fats, and heart health

Exercise creates good gut bacteria independent of diet

We also know that the best way to beef up your good gut bacteria is th [...]

Four reasons why eye contact can cause brain overstimulation

There are several reasons people avoid eye contact that have nothing t [...]

Functional neurology for depression

Although we are conditioned to see depression as an antidepressant [...]

Nutrients to help repair your blood-brain barrier

The brain is surrounded by a thin lining called the blood-brain barrie [...]

Your brain can change thanks to neuroplasticity

So why can some people’s brains stay sharp and vital into old age? [...]

Is a “leaky brain” causing your brain problems?

You may have heard how important it is to heal a leaky gut, but it's j [...]

Surprising new form of concussion recovery: Exercise

The long-standing advice for concussion recovery has been rest. Howeve [...]

Nature and play for optimal brain health

Maybe you are doing all the right things for your brain: [...]

Functional Neurology vs. a Neurologist

Is your brain not working, severely impacti [...]

Memory Guided Saccades

Saccades are some of the most important eye movements humans possess d [...]

Functional blood tests provide more useful information

Have you ever had obvious health symptoms but your lab tests come back [...]

Functional neurology rehabs brain changes from chronic pain

For people with chronic pain, pain and limited mobility aren’t the onl [...]

Crawling is important for childhood brain development

A toddler's first steps are a milestone event parents eagerly await. [...]

Gluten and dairy are like addictive drugs to the brain

The role of the cerebellum is greater than we knew

The cerebellum is located at the base of the skull where the spinal co [...]

An imbalanced brain can lead to bad behavior

It’s hard not to get upset at chronically disruptive behavior in young [...]

Emotional care vital part of traumatic brain injury recovery

Traumatic brain injury recovery often centers on rest and [...]

Good brain health depends on using your legs

While math games and crossword puzzles seem like a logical way to boos [...]

It’s important to find the cause of dizziness and vertigo

Vertigo can seem to come out of nowhere and feel life-threatening, ma [...]

Stimulating the vagus nerve can help relieve depression

Depression is very common today, affecting about 7 percent of the popu [...]

The best fat for your brain: DHA in fish and algae oil

Fish oil capsules tout their ratios of DHA and EPA. [...]

Functional neurology approaches to stroke

Most of us have seen the scary after effects of a stroke, one of the l [...]

Are Faulty Veins to Blame for Dysautonomia After a Concussion

Dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system has become a more widely r [...]

It doesn’t take a blow to get a Concussion

You don’t have to receive a blow to the head to suffer from a Concussi [...]

Concussions can be worse for woman

When we think of concussions and brain injuries we tend to associate [...]

Hormones out of whack since your traumatic brain injury?

Although brain injury symptoms may subside enough for you to return to [...]

MS and neuro-autoimmune diseases linked to food reactions

Which area of your brain is failing? Look at your symptoms

Back to herself after a Traumatic Brain Injury

2020 Brain Health Online Summit

Registration is officially OPEN for the 2020 Brain Health Online Summi [...]

Sarcoidosis and Post-Concussion Syndrome made every day a struggle

Sherri's husband Lou broke down in tears of joy after seeing the progr [...]

Traumatic Brain Injury recovery: Heather’s story

Heather suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury during a vacation volley bal [...]

Relief from Concussion symptoms by day three

Relief from Concussion symptoms by day three [...]

Many Doctors Misdiagnose Trauma as ADHD

The number of children diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity [...]

Changing a Diet, Solving Chronic Lyme Disease

Concussion therapy after a fall

The Anxious Brain: Understanding Dysautonomia After Brain Injury

I’ll make this simple: when you injure your brain, [...]

Half of all homeless people may have had traumatic brain injury

Experts want to investigate whether housing homeless people lowers the [...]

Whiplash & Post-Concussion Headaches

For a majority of the population, daily headaches, neck pain [...]

Is your headache really a Vestibular Migraine?

Do you have a chronic history of migraines? Have you experienced verti [...]

Alaska to Minnesota for Post-Concussion Syndrome help after car accident

Now with symptoms greatly reduced, or eliminated she's able to enjoy l [...]

Vestibular Dizziness therapy was a fantastic experience for Kathy

balance is great, my head is up higher, I feel like I've got my neck b [...]

From ND to MN for Dysautonomia therapy

I was having a lot of brain fog, pressure in my head, muscle pain, jus [...]

Concussion recovery from a puck to the head

Coming here was the greatest, the best gift I could give myself [...]

Visual Vertigo: It’s a Real Thing!

Understanding Dizziness Post Brain Injury [...]

Cross country travels for POTS therapy

I've also noticed I have just a little bit more personality shining th [...]

Relief from Traumatic Brain Injury from Stroke

I suffered a brain injury, when I had a stroke like event. [...]

A Dirt bike crash left Joe with a Concussion

I've had a headache non-stop for five months. I'm finally seeing the [...]

Joe’s journey back from Concussion

I suffered a concussion about a year and a half ago and since then I'v [...]

A better life with Post Lyme Autonomic Dysfunction

Sheri came to The Functional Neurology Center* with chronic post Lyme [...]

Vestibular Dizziness made holly unstable on her feet till visiting The FNC

I'd been having balance issues for about five years. A lotta brain fog [...]

Neuroscience Reveals: Gratitude Literally Rewires Your Brain

When you say “thank you”, do you really mean it or is i [...]

Hope after Dysautonomia therapy for Ehlers-Danlos syndromes

And we've tried pretty much everything else. [...]

Concussion therapy changed Roxanne’s life forever

Well, back in 2013 I had a concussion and it has been causing dizzines [...]

Concussion recovery after car accident

A frustrated parent, having been told his son had 'recovered' from his [...]

Square wave jerks from post-concussion syndrome

Square wave jerks are a common disorder that occurs in many conditions [...]

Post-Concussion Syndrome from bike accident

I'm just really grateful, you know. I went for three years with pretty [...]

Bailey and her Family visit for Vestibular therapy

I've been able to walk around on my own, I don't need my crutches or a [...]

Post-Concussion Syndrome recovery after a six-year-old head injury

Migraine relief after one day.

The Cerebellum – The breaker system of your brain

Brain Fog is down from a 7 to a 1

I was dealing with some brain fog, along with imbalances, dizziness. [...]

Casey’s son Cooper suffered from a Concussion during sports

Concussion therapy after 15 years of Pro-Hockey

Concussion therapy after 15 years of Pro-Hockey [...]

WCCO Radio Interview | Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness & Prevention

WCCO radio to talk about traumatic brain injury and prevention [...]

Erica had Concussion symptoms for over a year

Concussion therapy after soccer game head trauma

We've been referring quite a few people here [...]

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) TV – Ep. 11 Self Advocacy

Self-advocacy can mean kind of several different thi [...]

Therapy for Acquired brain injury from an AV Malformation

Well with my AVM I was having side effects of double vision, [...]

Concussion therapy has forever changed Bree’s life

My life is forever changed, so I came in with symptoms on a scale of o [...]

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) TV – Ep. 10 Traveling After TBI

I recently had somebody write to me asking if I would specifically tal [...]

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) TV – Ep. 09 Lack of Awareness

So what do I mean by lack of awareness? Well, kind of exactly what [...]

Cooper bounced back 3-years after a Concussion

Relief from Vestibular Dysfunction after 20 years

I've struggled for over 20 years [from Vestibular Dysfunction], and it [...]

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) TV – Ep. 08 Overwhelm

Overwhelm is something that comes up all the time in my Facebook grou [...]

Linda got her life back after suffering from Vestibular Dizziness

It's absolutely life changing. I've got my life back. I'm able to ride [...]

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) TV – Ep. 07 You Must Be Faking It

Welcome to Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) TB, brought to you b [...]

Recovery from light sensitivity after Concussion and TBI

I was having a lot of issues with lights. [...]

A love for Hockey left Dan with multiple Concussions

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) TV – Ep. 06 Rest and Recovery

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) TV is hosted by Amy Zellmer, patient advo [...]

Holly’s Vestibular Dizziness was relieved after the first day of therapy

It's worth every penny. [...]

Concussion therapy for Alaska Volleyball player

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) TV – Ep. 05 Missing the Old Me

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) TV is hosted by Amy Zellmer, patient advo [...]

Functional Neurology After Traumatic Brain Injury

When I slipped on the ice in February of 2014, I truly had no idea [...]

Hormones out of whack since your brain injury? 

Although brain injury symptoms may subside enough for you to return [...]

Family Travels from Maryland for Week Neuro Intensive for Post Concussion

Patient Travels from London for Week Intensive: Neuro-Autoimmune and Chronic Pain

Patient Travels from Alaska for Week Intensive for Post Concussion Symptoms

Patient travels from Toronto for week Intensive for Chronic Dizziness and Vertigo.

The Downside of Functional Neurology after Brain Injury.

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) TV – Ep. 04 Cognitive Processing

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) TV is hosted by Amy Zellmer, patient advo [...]

Improve Brain Function and Chronic Pain through Posture

Interdisciplinary Collaboration in the Management of Post Acute Traumatic Brain Injury

Everyday Functional Neurology clinics receive inquiries from patients [...]

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) TV – Ep. 03 Memory Problems

You are watching Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) TV brought to you by [...]

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) TV – Ep. 01 Overstimulation

In this episode Amy discusses Overstimulation [...]

Concussion recovery after a fall on the ice in Alaska

So I really recommend anyone giving this an opportunity to help you, f [...]

An Online Brain Health Summit for Those Affected by Concussion & Brain Injury

Experience Life Magazine | Concussion Feature Story | Amy Zellmer & Dr Jeremy Schmoe

WCCO Radio Interview with Dr. Jeremy Schmoe

Renee had non stop major head pain

tFNC ADD/ADHD Program

NEW PROGRAMS AT MFNC: FNOR INJURY Program and MFT Morphogenic Field Technique.

Steps Toward Recovery after my traumatic brain injury

After suffering a traumatic brain injury, this patient found that func [...]

Local professional hockey players gets help at MFNC and goes on to make the RUSSIAN KHL ALL-STAR TEAM

Cervical Dystonia Treatment at tFNC

Multiple Concussions left Aaron with symptoms for 17 years

Main symptoms where brain fog, cognitive issues, anxiety, head pressur [...]

Sianna’s dizziness and head pain isn’t a problem any more

Coming all the way from Iowa, Sianna couldn't concentrate on anything [...]

How to Feed a Brain Book coming soon

Adventures of Brain Injury Podcast with Cavin Balaster – TBI Survivor

Neuro Rehab After Brain Injury | MN Concussion Clinic | Dr. Jeremy Schmoe

Dr. Schmoe on WCCO

Dr. Schmoe in Huffington Post- How Functional Neurology Helped Improve My Quality of Life After Brain injury- Amy Zellmer

From No Hope to Enjoying Life Again: Caroline’s Story

Looking for Answers in All the Wrong Places: Heidi’s Story

Two Concussions in Six Months: The Sathers’ Story

An Invisible Injury: Megan’s Story

Complex Regional Pain: Monica’s Story

Functional Neurology + Metabolic Work: Dawn’s Story

The Missing Piece of the Puzzle: M.B.’s Story

A Local Professional Hockey Player Gets Help at MFNC: Dan’s Story

Friendship Keeps You Healthy and Alert 

Make MFNC Your First Stop: Julie’s Story

Getting Her Happily Ever After: Elizabeth’s Story

Post-Concussion Symptoms Years Later: Steve’s Story

Remembering and Returing to Normal: Jennifer’s Story

An Introduction to Functional Neurology That Changed Her Life: Anne’s Story

Concussion Help that Involved a Diet Change: Abbey’s Story

An Active Retirement for Better Health

Promoting Optimal Brain Health

A Dancing Child, A Teen Saved, & Looking Back: Three Success Stories

More Help Than She Expected: Martha’s Story

From Rocking the Boat to Smooth Sailing: Mindy’s Story

Divine Timing: Brage’s Story

A Healthy Brain is Vital to Overall Health: Isaac’s Story

A Pro Athlete In Need of Pro Care: Mike’s Story

No Tremors, Hope Restored: Pam’s Story

Everyone has a story; this is a chapter of mine. [...]

Slow Aging in Fewer Than Five Minutes a Day

Got seasonal allergies? Fix your gut!

Are You Sitting Your Way to Bad Health?

Is Your Brain On Fire?

Sleeping Away the Pounds is No Dream–It’s Reality!

Diet and Dementia

Ten Causes of Leaky Gut

Concussions and Brain Health

Stress and the Holidays

What’s causing your constant fatigue?

Dr. Cooper DYKSTRA, DC

Dr. Cooper earned his Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Science from Dordt [...]

Dr. Kassie Kaas, DC

Dr. Kassie Kaas earned her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry [...]

DR. ERIK REIS, DC DACNB CBIS, CERTIFIED BRAIN INJURY SPECIALIST

DR. BRIAN SASS, DC DACNB FABBIR

Dr. Jeremy Schmoe DC DACNB FACFN FABBIR

Dr. Schmoe is the founder and director of The FNC [...]

Are you working out too much?

Pain + Performance Presentation on November 9th

Why sleep is more difficult for women

One in five children have a mental disorder

DHA versus EPA in Fish Oil

Good Balance = Better Brain

What your feet say about your brain