When most people think about vertigo, there are two mistaken conceptions. First, many confuse this condition with a fear of heights. But don’t let the movie Vertigo (a Hitchcock film about a man with a fear of heights) fool you. It has nothing to do with altitude. Second, many think that vertigo just means that […]
Fibromyalgia is a frustrating condition that causes pain, sleepless nights, and has been linked to increased occurrence of depression and anxiety. Even the diagnosis process is frustrating. Since the symptoms of the condition are very similar to other conditions, diagnosis is often one of exclusion. A person needs to test negative for numerous other conditions […]
Meniere’s disease is a health condition that causes vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss. Despite being a rather rare health condition, several actors and singers have revealed they are battling this vestibular condition. One case that some are familiar with is that of Katie Leclerc, who played a deaf girl on the recently completed TV series […]
A study involving concussions and post-concussion patients showed that rest is not necessarily the best medicine. In fact, the study revealed that patients who took a week off to recover following a concussion were more likely to develop post-concussion symptoms. According to the study, when physical activity resumed before one week, nearly a third of […]
 Upper Cervical Chiropractic for Back Pain Back pain is both one of the most common reasons for a person to go to the doctor and one of the most common reasons for a physician to write a script for highly-addictive pain medications. Because of this, researchers are constantly on the lookout for alternative ways […]
Understanding the underlying issues involved in disequilibrium can help one to stave it off as long as possible. Less disequilibrium can mean fewer falls, and that’s a good thing at any age. What Causes Disequilibrium? As with dizziness and vertigo, disequilibrium is often caused by a vestibular issue. This is the system that the […]
Have you ever wondered why you often experience a headache following a glass of red wine? It can be confusing for some who have read about all of the health benefits a glass of red wine can have. Interestingly, about 1 in 3 people who drink wine occasionally suffer from headaches as a result according […]
Fibromyalgia and gluten sensitivity often go hand-in-hand. One common symptom of fibromyalgia is IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) or leaky gut. For some, staying away from gluten has helped to improve these symptoms. What should you look for to know if you are gluten sensitive? Confusing Fibromyalgia and Gluten Sensitivity Symptoms The fact is that gluten […]
In February of 2017, the NY Times had an article about dizziness stating the best way to get help for this condition is to be specific when describing it to medical doctors. The problem lies in the fact that dizziness can accompany many different disorders. It is a symptom of something else, not a disease […]
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