Summer is supposed to feel relaxing. But for many adults with ADHD or nervous system dysregulation, summer can instead become overwhelming. Why? Changes in routine, travel, social events, disrupted sleep, heat, overstimulation, and increased demands on attention...
Summer is when many people become more active again — often faster than their bodies are ready for. At NW Regen in Portland, this time of year commonly brings an increase in patients dealing with knee pain, shoulder irritation, tendon flare-ups, and old injuries that...
For individuals living with POTS, dysautonomia, hypermobility disorders, or EDS-related conditions, summer heat can become much more than an inconvenience. It can significantly affect nervous system regulation and day-to-day functioning. At NW Regen, many patients...
At NW Regen, summer commonly brings an increase in patients dealing with knee pain, shoulder irritation, tendon flare-ups, and old injuries that suddenly become noticeable again. This happens because we’re all getting more active again—often without realizing how...
Summer often sounds relaxing in theory: vacations, fewer obligations, more daylight, flexible schedules, and a break from routine. But for many adults and teens with ADHD, all that change can create nervous system dysregulation that feels surprisingly disruptive. At...
A Guided Approach to Healing the Brain and Nervous System Ketamine-assisted therapy is an emerging treatment for conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and chronic stress patterns. At NW Regen, it’s not just a procedure—it’s a structured, supported process...
As the days get longer and activity levels increase, many men expect to naturally feel more energized during summer. But for some, summer highlights the opposite: lower stamina, slower recovery, decreased motivation, disrupted sleep, and reduced physical performance....
When the Nervous System Is Part of Pain Chronic pain is often treated as a problem at the site of injury: a sore shoulder, a sensitive nerve, a joint that never quite healed. But for many, the pain continues long after the original issue should have resolved. When...
When Standing Up Feels Like Too Much Imagine your heart racing, your vision narrowing, and your energy dropping—just from standing up. For people living with POTS(Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), this isn’t occasional. It’s daily life. POTS is a form of...