Stress reduction techniques may be useful in reducing stress and anxiety while increasing overall wellbeing, which in turn can improve seizure control. Through experiential learning, we will learn skills for building inner strength, and improving our capacity to self-regulate in the face of change and uncertainty. Heart rate variability biofeedback is of particular interest in seizure disorders because of the heart’s connection with the brain. April 20, 2017 9 am – 12 pm MAHEC Mary C. Nesbitt Biltmore Campus Click…
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World Stroke Day is Monday, October 29, 2018! Join with healthcare colleagues and stroke survivors/caregivers to learn the latest about new stroke guidelines, emerging acute treatment options, mental health issues with stroke, post rehab fitness options, and how to create a stroke-friendly community. Be recognized as part of the stroke team as we celebrate recovery with stroke survivors and their caregivers. Location MAHEC Mary C. Nesbitt Biltmore Campus 121 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803 Date: Monday, October 29, 2018 Registration:…
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A vast majority of chronic disease, when directly related to poor lifestyle choices, is reversible and preventable through the proper choices in nutrition, exercise, and stress management. The growing field of lifestyle medicine—an essential foundation for the prevention and treatment of Cardiovascular Diseases and other chronic medical conditions—makes available the necessary evidence-based solutions for providers to counsel patients and improve patient outcomes. The Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) of Asheville, North Carolina, in collaboration with Dr. Brian Asbill, is…
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