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Is your Fibromyalgia treatment not working? Here’s why… Harrisburg, York, Lancaster, Camp Hill, Mechanicsburg PA

August 23, 2011 By 1 Comment

Conventional therapy for fibromyalgia is missing the big picture.

One of the biggest mistakes I see with patients that are not getting good results from their current Fibromyalgia therapy is thinking that they’ve had all the right tests to figure out what is really causing the Fibromyalgia symptoms.

Many of my patients have seemingly had every test done under the sun. Most of the people I consult with who are suffering with Fibromyalgia have had MRI’s, CT scans, NCV’s, EKG’s, basic blood work, mental evaluations, and colonoscopies……. Now, all of these tests do have their place, don’t get me wrong. They can rule out some very dangerous conditions. But here is what I have found: after spending two days at the big diagnostic clinics, they come out with the same thing they had before, a report that says that the labs are “normal” and a diagnosis of fibromyalgia.

The truth is that zero functional testing has been done.

Fibromyalgia is ultimately a neurological condition.

Research shows that Fibromyalgia has a huge neurological component. It makes sense that if you have a neurological problem, then you need to get a functional neurological examination to get to the bottom of what is causing your fibromyalgia.

A functional neurological examination doesn’t just look for pathology of the brain and nervous system, but also for different subtle clues and findings to let the doctor know how the different parts of the brain are communicating with each other. If the different parts of the brain are not communicating with each other, then the brain and the body will not work correctly. When this happens, the result can be body pain, migraines, vertigo and fatigue.

Many things can contribute to the neurological problems of people with fibromyalgia. These potential factors are gastrointestinal permeability, hormone imbalances, immune dysfunction, intestinal dysbiosis and candida among other things. Success with fibromyalgia treatment then, depends on stepping back and looking at all the pieces of a patient’s health puzzle.

Don’t stop looking for the answers. You need to find a doctor that will do functional testing and look at the functional ranges of lab results and someone that will put all the pieces of your health puzzle together.

Real solutions for fibromyalgia.

Fibromyalgia ends here. If you are ready to get back to the life you want, call our office at (717) 697-0589 today and schedule your consultation with Dr. Sullivan. Don’t suffer another year with fibromyalgia!

Filed Under: Articles, Fibromyalgia

The Functional Neurology approach to chronic health conditions. Harrisburg, York, Lancaster, Mechanicsburg, Camp Hill

August 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Functional Neurology is applied Neuroscience.

Due to the treatment methods applied by Functional Neurologists, the types of conditions that a one typically sees are conditions such as learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, post stroke rehabilitation, balance disorders, movement disorders, dystonias, peripheral neuropathy, chronic pain and headaches.

Traditionally, medical neurology tends to look at disease of the nervous system as black-and-white with either optimal neurologic function or neurological disease such as tumors, strokes etc. Functional Neurology looks at dysfunction of the nervous system as different shades of gray looking for subtle changes in the nervous system before they become distinct pathologies.You will often hear it said by functional neurologist that neurons need fuel and activation in order to thrive and survive. Fuel can be defined as oxygen, glucose and essential nutrients. Activation refers to stimulation of the nervous system which causes changes in the structure and metabolism of the nerve cell (neuron). More recently, Functional Neurology Practitioners are also involved with eliminating possible negative effects on neurons such as toxins, infectious agents and immune responses.

Functional Neurology is changing the face of chronic health care.

Four factors that are of high importance to the functional neurologist are:

1.  Determining where the failure in the nervous system lies.

2.  Determining would be the right stimulation to activate that area.

3.  What the health and condition of the failing area is, so as to determine how much stimulation would be too much.

4.  Adapting this vital information in order to apply that precise amount of stimulation to the patient in our office.

It is important to note that the stimulations used must be specific to the particular patient who is being treated. There is bio-individuality to the nervous system, just as individual as a fingerprint, and even those with similar symptoms may require different stimulations at different frequencies and intensities in order to achieve the best success. This cannot be done in a generalized or cookbook type program. For example, you cannot treat every patient with a balance disorder or ADHD with the same treatment protocols. Generalized treatments run the risk of exciting an area of the nervous system that is already overexcited, or stimulating an area that should be inhibited. Results are maximized due to the fact that the program of stimulation is tailored to the individual patient’s problem and capacity, and not a one-size-fits-all program where results may be limited or the program may actually be inappropriate.  In other words:  Different people, different brains, and therefore, different treatments.

It is important to note that the functional neurological examination although very detailed is noninvasive and therefore can be performed on many different types of patients without patient anxiety being a factor. This is very significant especially for those practitioners treating children on the autism spectrum, because there is a tendency for these children to have higher anxiety.   The skilled Functional Neurology practitioner realizes that everything from the patient’s posture, to tics, to faulty eye movements, and alignment are all expressions of what is going on in the patient’s nervous system.  Subtle though these expressions may be, to the highly skilled Functional Neurologist, these “little things” mean a lot!

Activation of the nervous system via specific exercises or stimulations to targeted areas of the brain, pathways or circuits can create powerful results in the individual, but should be carefully monitored so that the metabolic capacity of the patients nervous system is not exceeded, and damage does not occur.

Functional neurology is a field of study that achieves successful results by applying current neuroscience in an office setting. This means that the Functional Neurology practitioner is taking current neuroscience from the research laboratory and devising ways of applying that research in the office to treat patients. The training begins with neuron theory and progresses to a level that allows the practitioner to evaluate and treat dysfunction of the nervous system without the use of, or in conjunction with medications.

If you have been suffering with health issues that have not responded to other therapies, Functional Neurology could be your answer.

Filed Under: Articles, ASD, Brain Education, Complex regional pain syndrome, Depression, Fibromyalgia, Headaches, Stroke/TBI, Vertigo

Migraine Treatment Success Story. Harrisburg, Lancaster, York, Camp Hill, Mechanicsburg PA

August 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Finally getting over migraine and fatigue.

Hi my name is Candyce and I’m twenty-one years old. I had my first migraine when I was four years old. Around age nine I began waking up in the mornings sick, my doctors decided that it was due to allergies.  They put me on allergy medications that would work for a while then the medications stopped working and I would be sick again. When I was in my mid teenage years I also began having joint pain and having about 2 to 3 migraines a month and several headaches a week, plus I seemed to be tired a lot.

Due to the headaches and fatigue, it made it hard to work, and when I had a migraine I couldn’t work.  Instead of being able to do stuff after work, most days I’d come straight home and went to bed.

After the evaluations that Dr. Sullivan did with me, he determined what therapies would help me. By this therapy and changing my diet, I’m no longer feeling sick, my joint pain is gone, and I rarely have a migraine or headache. I now feel that my mind is completely at work instead feeling split between work and a headache. I also no longer have to crash into bed as soon as I get home from work.

I would recommend Dr. Sullivan and the therapies he performs to anyone who hasn’t been able to find relief from migraines, joint pain, or fatigue. I truly feel 100% better since coming to Keystone Natural Health.
Filed Under: Articles, Headaches, Testimonials

21 Years of Fibromyalgia- “90% better”. Harrisburg, Lancaster, York, Camp Hill, Mechanicsburg

July 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment

What would life be like if your fibromyalgia was “90% better”

Check out Diane’s amazing results for our fibromyalgia therapy

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Filed Under: Articles, Fibromyalgia, Testimonials

“My doctor doesn’t believe that my fibromyalgia is REAL!” Harrisburg, York, Lancaster, Camp Hill, Mechanicsburg

July 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Your fibromyalgia pain IS REAL!!

Unfortunately though, too many doctors do not understand what you are going through. Even worse, some doctors tell their patients that they’re faking it, or they’re making it up.

The truth of the matter is that many otherwise talented and well-meaning physicians just do not understand the big picture of fibromyalgia. It’s frustrating to them, it’s time consuming and it’s a nagging reminder that their therapies are not working. When these factors finally boil the kettle, it brings on statements like: “it’s all in your head”, “it can’t be as bad as your describing” or better yet “all of your labs are clear, there’s nothing wrong with you”.

And yet you continue to suffer.

We understand your fibromyalgia pain and your fibromyalgia brain.

Picture this scenario for a minute:

Let’s say you own an expensive, high-performance Italian sports car and the engine is malfunctioning. You take the car to your local garage for service. If the mechanic doesn’t have the right training, he probably won’t know exactly how to find and fix the cause of the problem. And even if he had an idea about what the problem was, he probably doesn’t have the right tools to fix it.

So, if you haven’t noticed..

YOU are the luxury car. And your condition demands service from the most well-trained, skilled and knowledgable ‘mechanic’. Someone who has the tools and skills to find the problem and then fix it.

That’s what we do here.

Fibromyalgia Solutions

If you want answers, you need to be here.

If you want solutions, you should be in our office.

If you continue to suffer despite all the medications you’re taking, we can help.

You have to decide when ‘enough is enough’. And when you have, you can call our office and start down the path that will get you back to living again. Chances are, if you’re reading this, that you’ve suffered too long anyway. So imagine, how would your expensive sports car feel if everything was back in tune and humming along? Exhilarating, thrilling, fun.

That’s what we do here.

Are you ready?

Fibromyalgia ends here. If you are ready to get back to the life you want, call our office at (717) 697-0589 today and schedule your consultation with Dr. Sullivan. Don’t suffer another year with fibromyalgia!

Filed Under: Articles, Fibromyalgia

We provide “Pain Elimination”, not just ‘pain management’. Harrisburg, Camp Hill, York, Lancaster, Mechanicsburg

July 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Chronic pain is a complex condition and needs to be evaluated fully and properly!

Did you know that chronic pain is associated with immune system imbalances? Dozens of scientific studies show that long-term pain sufferers have imbalances in their immune systems. Finding out what type of imbalance you might have is a key to unwinding the chronic pain.

Did you know that chronic pain is associated with bacterial overgrowth in your gut? Numerous research studies have shown that long-term pain sufferers have a tremendous amount of unhealthy bacteria in their gut. Finding out what types, and how to eradicate them is a key to unwinding the chronic pain.

Chronic pain involves multiple body systems

Did you know that long-term pain is associated with increased permeability of the gut lining? The evidence is clear that changes to the gut lining can keep pain levels high. Finding out the extent of damage and how to properly fix it is a key to unwinding the chronic pain.

Did you know that chronic pain is associated with food sensitivities? If you continue to eat foods that you are sensitive or allergic to, the pain will never go away. Finding out what foods you might be sensitive to, and eliminating them from your diet is a key to unwinding the pain.

Did you know that chronic pain is associated with destructive changes to your endocrine and hormone systems? If your cortisol or thyroid systems are out of balance, the fatigue and pain won’t change. Finding out why they are out of balance, and how to boost their function is a key to unwinding the pain.

Chronic pain needs to be thoroughly addressed

Did you know that long-term pain is ultimately a neurological process? The research is conclusively showing that the brain changes which occur in chronic pain are responsible for the vast majority of the problem. Finding out what brain areas are involved, and how to regain proper function is a key to unwinding the pain.

Has YOUR doctor looked at your condition this thoroughly?

That’s why you continue to suffer.

Has YOUR doctor developed a plan to address all these aspects of your condition?

That’s why the pain is still there.

Has YOUR doctor taken you by the hand to guide you through what it takes to regain your health?

I didn’t think so.

I bet YOUR doctor just gave you another pill to take.

Click here to learn about our approach to beating fibromyalgia.

If you’re serious about beating chronic pain for good and want to stop the endless cycle of drugs, call (717) 697-0589 today. We’ll take you by the hand and guide you through what it takes to regain the life you deserve.  Don’t suffer another year with pain!!

Filed Under: Articles, Complex regional pain syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Headaches

Are you taking medications and still getting migraines? We can help. Harrisburg, York, Mechanicsburg, Lancaster, Camp Hill

July 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Will your migraine headaches go away by continuing to take more medications?

In my opinion, no. It’s a long shot. It can happen, but it’s the exception, not the rule.

But this is the same old story I hear time after time from people suffering with chronic headaches.

Drug therapy for migraine is an endless and downward sliding trap.

Every time I meet with a new migraine sufferer, we talk about what they are getting from their current doctor. Some people get more than others, but it’s still not acceptable in my opinion. Inevitably, most, if not all of these folks will say something like:

“when I went back to see my doctor, she just asked me a few questions about how I was doing and then wrote me a prescription for a higher dose. The whole encounter was only a few minutes long.”

Can you see how futile and unproductive this is?

These are real people with real pain and they deserve to be treated as such.

If you are caught up in this vicious cycle, be aware of your options. To me, what this deplorable situation boils down to is:

  • Medications will never solve the problem, and yet that’s all you’re getting from your doctor.
  • Most doctors are not giving you the time and understanding you deserve.
  • Most doctors are not aware of, or do not have the interest in looking into the cause of your headaches.
  • Most doctors are frustrated by chronic headaches because they don’t understand it.
  • You continue to suffer because no one has taken the time to fully evaluate you.

Does this sound familiar?

If you are ready to make a change, we can help you out of this endless cycle.

It starts by having a thorough understanding of the nature of your pain.

It continues with a complete evaluation of your bodies’ metabolic state and neurological function.

It finishes with progressive therapies that are designed to change your brain and body for the long term.

Click here to learn about our approach to beating migraines.

Are you ready to beat migraine headaches?

Headaches end here. If you are ready to get back to the life you want, call our office at (717) 697-0589 today and schedule your consultation with Dr. Sullivan. Don’t suffer another year with migraine headaches!

Filed Under: Headaches

Brain-Based Depression Treatment Center in Mechanicsburg, PA Camp Hill, Harrisburg, York, Lancaster

July 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Will your depression go away by continuing to take more medications?

In my opinion, no. It has happened for some but it’s the exception, not the rule. Especially if you’ve already tried them all.

But this is the same old story I hear time after time from people suffering with long-term depression.

Drug therapy for depression only covers up the cause.

Every time I meet with a new depression sufferer, we talk about what they are getting from their current doctor(s). Some people get more than others, but it’s still not acceptable in my opinion. Inevitably, most, if not all of these folks will say something like:

“when I went back to see my doctor, she just asked me a few questions about how I was doing and then wrote me a prescription for a higher dose. The whole encounter was only a few minutes long.”

This treatment works by addressing the actual brain circuits involved in long-term depression. We do not take the place of psychotherapy. We aim to optimize your brain function while you continue your current counseling schedule. By optimizing brain function, psychotherapy can then have a much more profound effect. Then, as the brain becomes healthier and the mind is clearer, there is a potential to decrease or reduce the need for the medications.

Are you trying everything and not getting anywhere?

We understand the brain circuits at fault. And the good news: for most people, those circuits are totally changeable.

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If you are caught up in this vicious cycle, be aware of your options. To me, what this deplorable situation boils down to is:

  • Medications will never solve the problem, and yet that’s all you’re getting from your doctor.
  • Most doctors are not giving you the time and understanding you deserve.
  • Most doctors are not aware of, or do not have the interest in looking into the cause of your depression.
  • Most doctors are skeptical of depression because they don’t understand it.
  • You continue to suffer because no one has taken the time to fully evaluate you.

Does this sound familiar?

If you are ready to make a change, we can help you out of this endless cycle.

It starts by having a thorough understanding of the nature of your depression.

It continues with a complete evaluation of your bodies metabolic state and neurological function.

It finishes with progressive therapies that are designed to change your brain and body for the long term.

Are you ready to beat depression?

Beating depression could be just one phone call away. If you are ready to get back to the life you want, call our office at (717) 697-0589 today and schedule your consultation with Dr. Sullivan. Don’t suffer another year with depression!

Filed Under: Articles, Depression

Migraine Treatment Center in Mechanicsburg, PA Camp Hill, Harrisburg, York, Lancaster

July 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Will your migraine headaches go away by continuing to take more medications?

In my opinion, no. It’s a long shot. It can happen, but it’s the exception, not the rule.

But this is the same old story I hear time after time from people suffering with chronic headaches.

Drug therapy for migraine is an endless and downward sliding trap.

Every time I meet with a new migraine sufferer, we talk about what they are getting from their current doctor. Some people get more than others, but it’s still not acceptable in my opinion. Inevitably, most, if not all of these folks will say something like:

“when I went back to see my doctor, she just asked me a few questions about how I was doing and then wrote me a prescription for a higher dose. The whole encounter was only a few minutes long.”

Can you see how futile and unproductive this is?

These are real people with real pain and they deserve to be treated as such.

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If you are caught up in this vicious cycle, be aware of your options. To me, what this deplorable situation boils down to is:

  • Medications will never solve the problem, and yet that’s all you’re getting from your doctor.
  • Most doctors are not giving you the time and understanding you deserve.
  • Most doctors are not aware of, or do not have the interest in looking into the cause of your headaches.
  • Most doctors are frustrated by chronic headaches because they don’t understand it.
  • You continue to suffer because no one has taken the time to fully evaluate you.

Does this sound familiar?

If you are ready to make a change, we can help you out of this endless cycle.

It starts by having a thorough understanding of the nature of your pain.

It continues with a complete evaluation of your bodies metabolic state and neurological function.

It finishes with progressive therapies that are designed to change your brain and body for the long term.

Click here to learn about our approach to beating migraines.

Are you ready to beat migraine headaches?

Headaches end here. If you are ready to get back to the life you want, call our office at (717) 697-0589 today and schedule your consultation with Dr. Sullivan. Don’t suffer another year with migraine headaches!

Filed Under: Articles, Headaches

Fibromyalgia Treatment Center in Mechanicsburg, PA Camp Hill, Harrisburg, York, Lancaster

July 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Will your fibromyalgia go away by continuing to take more medications?

In my opinion, no. Never. Not by a long shot.

But this is the same old story I hear time after time from people suffering with fibromyalgia.

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Drug therapy for fibromyalgia is an endless and downward sliding trap.

Every time I meet with a new fibromyalgia sufferer, we talk about what they are getting from their current doctor. Some people get more than others, but it’s still not acceptable in my opinion. Inevitably, most, if not all of these folks will say something like:

“when I went back to see my doctor, she just asked me a few questions about how I was doing and then wrote me a prescription for a higher dose. The whole encounter was only a few minutes long.”

Can you see how futile and unproductive this is?

These are real people with real pain and they deserve to be treated as such.

YouTube Preview Image

If you are caught up in this vicious cycle, be aware of your options. To me, what this deplorable situation boils down to is:

  • Medications will never solve the problem, and yet that’s all you’re getting from your doctor.
  • Most doctors are not giving you the time and understanding you deserve.
  • Most doctors are not aware of, or do not have the interest in looking into the cause of your fibromyalgia.
  • Most doctors are skeptical of fibromyalgia because they don’t understand it.
  • You continue to suffer because no one has taken the time to fully evaluate you.

Does this sound familiar?

If you are ready to make a change, we can help you out of this endless cycle.

It starts by having a thorough understanding of the nature of your pain.

It continues with a complete evaluation of your bodies metabolic state and neurological function.

It finishes with progressive therapies that are designed to change your brain and body for the long term.

Click here to learn about our approach to beating fibromyalgia.

Are you ready to beat fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia ends here. If you are ready to get back to the life you want, call our office at (717) 697-0589 today and schedule your consultation with Dr. Sullivan. Don’t suffer another year with fibromyalgia!

 

Filed Under: Articles, Fibromyalgia
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