When it comes to conditions like vertigo, most people would say that a head injury would have to be classified as a concussion before there is any reason to worry about future effects. However, researchers believe that even trivial head trauma can result in vertigo and other “post-concussion” symptoms. What are the underlying factors? Head […]
Migraines are often referred to as a neurological condition. However, recent migraine research reveals that the condition may also be vascular in nature. This would result in migraines being categorized as a neurovascular condition. Let’s take a closer look at the study and consider a natural option that may help both the neurological and vascular […]
Vertigo is a common condition by any standards with nearly 10% experiencing it. However, after age 40, the odds of having a vertigo attack increase exponentially. Why? The reason has to do with the overall function of the vestibular system which controls balance and spatial orientation for the body. Vestibular malfunctions can lead to conditions […]
Meniere’s disease is a syndrome that has numerous symptoms and is idiopathic. In other words, there are no other conditions that can explain the cause of the syndrome’s symptoms. For this reason, some doctors feel that Meniere’s disease is overdiagnosed (although still uncommon) and that many Meniere’s syndrome cases have an underlying cause that has […]
It is important to understand how the brain and body communicate in order to understand why post-concussion syndrome can have such long lasting effects. The brainstem is the body’s information highway. The area where it connects to the spinal cord is extremely small. It runs through the two bones of the upper neck vertebrae called the atlas […]
Severe migraines can greatly affect your daily life, but did you know that they may have an effect on pregnancy and childbirth? A new study conducted at the Montefiore Health system examined 90 women who needed medical care for severe migraines while pregnant. A few of their findings include (1) - Almost 30% had […]
Female migraine sufferers may find their symptoms get worse during a surprising time – approaching menopause. Chronic migraines are more frequent in the perimenopausal period (between ages 42-47). Migraine frequency may increase to 10+ episodes per month! (1) Fluctuating hormones (estrogen and progesterone) are partially to blame; however, some researchers think that the overuse […]
For the 38 million Americans with migraines and all the rest of migraine sufferers around the world who make this the third most common disorder globally, care often focuses on symptoms rather than prevention. However, a recent study revealed that a migraine diary really is an effective way to identify and eliminate potential migraine triggers. […]
The financial burden of migraine headaches on the United States alone is incredible. Diagnostic imaging in connection with headaches costs the US more than a billion dollars per year. Many of those tests, along with medications that get prescribed, are unnecessary according to a University of Michigan researcher. How can you seek better care and […]
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