Blogs by Dr. Besso
How to Prevent Backaches When You Work from Home
Due to the pandemic, millions of employees have to work from home. While this has provided more flexibility to workers, it has also become a significant source of health issues such as back pains. If you are among the many people working remotely, you are likely familiar with backaches too. Most of the time, this arises from atlas subluxation, a condition where the uppermost neck bones get misaligned. Because of the atlas or C1 bone's movability, it can quickly shift its position even with minimal force. So, for example, if you frequently maintain a poor posture while sitting during your [...]
What are the different types of migraines?
If you have been dealing with an intense throbbing or pounding headache with other neurological symptoms, you may have a migraine. The chances are high when the symptoms make you suffer for long hours or days. If it’s true you have migraines, you are not alone. Migraines are a fairly common health concern that affects millions of people in the US. In fact, the Migraine Research Foundation revealed that nearly 1 out of 4 households in the country include a member who suffers from migraines. Migraines are more common among women, but men can suffer from it just the same. [...]
Dizziness Remedies You Can Find in Your Kitchen
Have you experienced being dizzy before? What is it like? A lot of people felt dizzy at least once or for a short while. At least 40% of adults aged 40 have been diagnosed with an illness with dizziness as its main symptom. Dizziness is a feeling of losing your balance. Also, you may feel lightheadedness, and may even feel as if you are going to faint. It is the number one cause of fainting. Dizziness by itself is not a sign of a severe condition. However, it is an excellent idea to pay attention to it. Be vigilant in [...]
Is Fibromyalgia A Deadly Disease?
Fibromyalgia is a chronic health condition that generates severe pain in the muscles and causes tender points all over the body. A person dealing with fibromyalgia pain often experiences disability and reduced quality of life. In general, fibromyalgia can be a life-long condition, but it is not a deadly disease. However, its complications include an increased risk of higher death rates due to suicide attempts and severe physical injuries. A 2010 study discovered that the risk of death due to suicide was ten times higher in those with fibromyalgia compared to the general community. Degrees of depression in fibromyalgia patients [...]
Migraines in Kids: 9 Crucial Ways to Help Them Deal with It
Migraines in children are an important matter that needs relief. Migraines are not just harsher headaches, they affect kids severely. A migraine is a complex neurological condition accompanied by intense head pain. What are the Symptoms of Migraines in Children? Children generally experience fewer and shorter migraines compared to adults. However, for children, these episodes can be more unbearable. Migraines can affect a child’s quality of life. Here is a list of migraine symptoms that need your attention: Abdominal pain Numbness and tingling Vomiting Nausea Neck pain Sensitivity to sound, light, certain smells, and touch Mood swings Visual changes Pain [...]
10 Things That Everyone Should Know About Vertigo
Vertigo is one of the most common symptoms that a person can experience. What should you know about vertigo? Here are ten things that can give you a better understanding of this common problem. We will conclude our article by recommending a possible way to get help for vertigo naturally. #1 What Is Vertigo? Vertigo is a false sensation of motion that many people experience as a spinning feeling. It can also present as tilting or swaying sensation. The critical element is that movement is not actually occurring or that it doesn’t match the sensation. Additional problems that may accompany [...]
What You Need to Know About Fibromyalgia Rash & Skin Pain Symptoms
September is pain awareness month in the US, and that means it is time to help people better understand the chronic pain conditions that affect millions of Americans. Perhaps the most misunderstood pain condition is fibromyalgia. We’re going to take a look at some of the lesser known symptoms of this chronic pain disorder, including things like fibromyalgia rash and skin pain. Then we will take a closer look at how to handle the pain caused by these persistent symptoms. What You Should Know About Fibromyalgia Rash and Itching According to some estimates, fibromyalgia may affect five million people in [...]
8 Must-Try Natural Relief Alternatives for Headache
Headache is a painful thing to have. Taking medication is often the solution that people go for every time they experience a headache. After all, it’s what doctors mostly recommend. While aspirin, ibuprofen, and acetaminophen can stop a headache in its tracks, over-the-counter pills cannot prevent the next headache from occurring. In fact, they could be the actual cause. You read it right. Rebound headaches, or popularly known as medication overuse headaches, are a side effect of many medications for headaches. It makes sense why many headache sufferers seek natural remedies for migraines and headaches. If you’re looking for [...]
The Most Common Myths Surrounding Vertigo Disease
Vertigo may be one of the most common symptoms that a person can experience, but that doesn’t mean there is a shortage of incorrect information on the Internet. We’re going to take a look at a few of the most common misconceptions regarding the diseases and conditions that cause vertigo. In the end, we will address a natural way to get relief. In fact, hundreds of patients in case studies have found natural relief without turning to injections, surgeries, and other invasive vertigo treatments. Read on to learn more. Myth #1 – All Vertigo Diseases Are Alike Not only is [...]
5 Tips for Finding Natural Fibromyalgia Relief
Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition, but it also has a whole host of other symptoms that can make it even more debilitating. For example, patients may struggle with cognitive symptoms, depression and anxiety, difficulty sleeping, fatigue, and more. Medications are hit and miss in their usefulness, and they may also cause a number of unwanted side effects that only add to the problem. With that in mind, we’ve compiled these tips for seeking natural fibromyalgia relief. #1 Eat a Healthy Diet When you are already in pain all the time, you don’t need to add inflammation. That makes an [...]