Dr. Ryan Cedermark

06/23/2026

06/18/2026

The brain runs on energy.

Emerging research suggests that transcranial photobiomodulation (red and near-infrared light therapy) may help support mitochondrial function, brain metabolism, neuroplasticity, and healthy neural communication.

Early studies have reported improvements in attention, executive function, communication, and behavior in certain neurodevelopmental conditions. While more research is still needed, the science behind using light to support brain function continues to grow.

Neuroplasticity requires energy. Light may be one tool that helps the brain access more of it.

06/18/2026

C A I T L Y N 🫶🫶🫶🫶

I can’t believe it has been a little over a year since this video and your visit to the US!

Our crew Neurosolution Center of Atlanta misses you dearly and are tremendously inspired by your total badassness!!!!

06/16/2026

The effects of a traumatic brain injury don’t stop at the brain.

Research continues to show a powerful connection between the brain and the gut through what is known as the gut-brain axis.

After a concussion or traumatic brain injury:

• Neuroinflammation increases
• Vagus nerve communication can become disrupted
• Gut permeability may increase (“leaky gut”)
• The immune system becomes activated
• Systemic inflammation can further impact the blood-brain barrier
• Ongoing neuroinflammation may persist

This creates a cycle where the injured brain influences the gut, and the gut can, in turn, influence brain recovery.

At NeuroSolution Center, we look beyond the site of injury and consider the entire neurological system—including brain function, autonomic regulation, inflammation, movement, sleep, and gut health.

The goal is not just symptom management, but creating an environment that supports neuroplasticity and healing.

Have you ever noticed digestive changes, food sensitivities, or increased inflammation after a concussion?

06/12/2026

The Upstairs Brain vs. The Downstairs Brain

Many parents, teachers, and even adults expect the “thinking brain” to solve every problem.

But the reality is this:

The upstairs brain (cortex) is responsible for:

✔️ Thinking
✔️ Reasoning
✔️ Planning
✔️ Problem Solving

The downstairs brain (brainstem, cerebellum, and deeper networks) is responsible for:

✔️ Safety
✔️ Sensory Processing
✔️ Automatic Regulation
✔️ Reactivity & Survival

When the downstairs brain doesn’t feel safe, the upstairs brain has a hard time doing its job.

This is why a child may:
• Know the answer but can’t focus
• Be intelligent but struggle in school
• Have difficulty controlling emotions
• Melt down when overwhelmed
• Seem inattentive despite trying their best

Higher-level skills are built on lower-level stability.

Before we ask the brain to learn, reason, and plan, we must make sure the systems responsible for regulation, sensory processing, movement, and safety are working efficiently.

Think of it like building a house:
A strong roof requires a strong foundation.

In functional neurology, we often start by supporting the “downstairs brain” so the “upstairs brain” can perform at its best.