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The brain is a greedy organ. It uses a large percentage of fuel that the body takes in, to function normally. Understanding how complicated brain chemistry is and the role your brain health plays in your overall health is one of the key strengths of Dr. Herbold’s clinical background. As a board certified functional neurologist and a board certified clinical nutritionist, the ability of Dr. Herbold to combine biochemistry and neurology brings unique results. Without normal brain function, the body can’t operate at peak efficiency. Everything that our body does is connected to our nervous system, directly or indirectly. Every thought, every motion, every biochemical reaction, has some connection to the brain. Since all functions in the body are connected to the brain, any symptom of stress can be traced back to something neurological. Symptoms of an unhealthy brain could be brain fog, fatigue, delay in processing information, anxiety, depression, tremors, loss of balance, vertigo, blurred vision, chronic pain, tingling and numbness in extremities, and migraines, just too name a few.

Functional Neurology

functional neurology clifton park ny fiFunctional neurology, also known as chiropractic neurology, is different than medical neurology. Both qualify pathologies, if they exist. Chiropractic neurology is an in-depth study of the nervous system. To be board-eligible as a chiropractic neurologist one must complete hundreds of hours of postgraduate training. Less than 500 chiropractors in the United States hold this certification, with around 50 or so of those based in New York state. Chiropractic neurology, while different from medical neurology, is a board certification achieved through the same board that certifies medical neurologists.

The brain functions on a hierarchy basis and there are different levels and layers of neurological function that we go through with our assessment. When you go to see a health practitioner with that board certification and degree of achievement, the evaluation process is very comprehensive, to understand what we call the Longitudinal Level of the Lesion. Meaning you can’t fix it, if you can’t find it. The intervention of functional neurology is very different than medical neurology in many ways. Instead of focusing on a pathology, or a diagnosis, chiropractic neurology tends to look more at optimizing all systems of the body. When these interconnected systems within the body are operating at peak efficiency, the body transitions into a state where it can repair and self-regulate, as it should.

The Gut Brain Connection

functional neurologist clifton park nySixty to eighty percent of our immune system surrounds our digestive system. This elaborate protection for survival and efficiency is brilliant in design. The digestive system, or gut, has a direct connection to the brain through the longest nerve in the body, called the Vagus nerve. This nerve, in Greek, described as the Wanderer, reaches out to our respiratory, cardiovascular and many other systems within the body. The immune system in our body is most concentrated in the area surrounding our digestive tube. This system communicates with the brain on a moment to moment basis. Whatever triggers our digestive system, in a negative way, immediately prompts a brain response. If we are exposed to a food that triggers an immune response, we might not feel the ill effects digestively, but ultimately, there will be an effect on neurological function.

By utilizing Dr. Herbold’s unique “fuel in, toxins out” approach with patients, he focuses on creating personal programs that minimize the negative effects that most people create daily through their food choices and potential negative exposures to toxins. The goal is to have the optimal level of fuel (food and nutrients). It’s also critical to balance blood sugar consistently, as blood sugar dysregulation is another major stressor to a person’s physiology. Over time, the goal of these personalized programs is to slow the aging process, repair the gut and reduce the ultimate demise of our nervous system. If you live long enough, you will develop a neurodegenerative condition. The goal is to push it off for as long as possible. By choosing the right foods, at the right time throughout the day, we can take control of our bodies’ ability to make energy successfully, which is a key part of weight control, energy production, brain function, and elimination of toxins. By learning how to self-regulate, we can train our brain to optimize its’ efficiency.

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  • I have been a patient of Dr. Herbold's for many years now and have always been impressed with the professionalism and compassion of the office staff that never waivers. They try to accommodate their patients' schedules and needs, going the extra mile. Also, Dr. Herbold listens to his patients' stories and sees so much more, in my opinion, than a lot of medical professionals. I can be sure that I will be heard, and will actually work WITH someone to create a proactive plan to take care of my health and see results.
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  • Thanks to Dr. Herbold, for the first time since June 1975 (when I was seventeen and had my first migraine my last day of school and threw up in the restroom) I have gone over a month without a migraine. Also thanks to Dr. Herbold, for the first time since it was available over the counter in the 1990’s, I have gone over a month without having to take Imitrex. I had been to neurologists, participated in medical trials, gone through acupuncture - you name it. Dr. Herbold’s plan for me included explaining how inflammation caused my migraines and how it had other effects on my body. He provided me with comprehensive lab results and guided me with an eating plan that WORKED. His knowledge of the body is unsurpassed and I was recommend anyone who suffers with these horribly debilitating migraines to get treated by Dr. Herbold.
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  • I have walked into Dr. Herbold's office unable to straighten up and walked out pain-free. He's helped me heal from Lyme Disease and stay free of immune-modulating drugs for my ankylosing spondilyits, a serious autoimmune condition affecting the spine. What most people don't understand are the many limitations of mainstream medicine. Functional medicine doctors like Rich Herbold give you tools to change your EPIGENETICS ---- those choices we make that influence the expression of our unique genetic inheritance. As a physician, a former nurse, and a patient, I can recommend Dr. Herbold WITHOUT reservation.
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  • My first visit with Dr. Herbold was many years ago. I was diagnosed with arthritis in my 20's. I refused to be a slave to the drugs prescribed and decided to start the changes in diet and lifestyle Dr. Herbold encouraged. We successfully beat the sentence or diagnosis, depending on how you see it, and started my journey in natural health. I later found great council with my fertility issues and now enjoy my 2 girls - happy and healthy miracles. My second daughter suffered terribly with reflux and wound up on prescriptive reflux medication in her first few months of life. With Dr. Herbold's council, we turned the problem around in weeks with total resolution. It was an enormous relief to our family. Finally, I am not without my challenges, but my quality of life is so much better when I stay on my custom program. He has helped our family make huge changes. Thanks Dr. H!
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  • Long story short, after a year and a half of countless doctor visits to try to figure out what was wrong with me (couldn't move my joints, extreme pain and swelling, ect....) I was told I had RA and would be on methotrexate for the rest of my life. I went to Dr. Herbold to get his opinion. Within three months of his treatment and guidance I was, and still am-2 years later, completely symptom free. I'm so grateful for his help, I wouldn't have the quality of life I do without him!
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  • I have known Dr. Herbold for 11 years now. He's a wonderful doctor, a trusted confidant, and a wonderful human being. He's helped me and my family many many times with health related needs. Dr. Herbold is very compassionate -- a great teacher and mentor. We are so fortunate to have someone of his caliber in our area. Thank you to Dr. Herbold and his staff for all the wonderful service!
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  • Dr. Herbold is an excellent doctor. He is helping me heal and understand every detail of my issues with my thyroid, health and recovery. After few months on his protocol to recover my health I've greatly improved and feel energized again. I highly recommend him!
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  • Dr. Herbold is helping me with my weight, which has not budged in spite of being a nutritionist myself. His unique blend of scientific knowledge and clinical experience helps him to sense exactly what the next steps are. At last, someone who can heal this healer (me)!
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