Blogs by Dr. Tymothy Flory
How Can Eating Too Many Carbs Cause Headaches?
If you've been experiencing headaches and couldn't pinpoint the cause, it might be worth taking a closer look at what you eat. Are you indulging in carb-heavy meals more often than not? Are your headaches accompanied by feelings of fatigue or a sudden drop in energy levels? It's easy to overlook the impact that food can have on your body, especially if it's one of the things you do to reward yourself, but it's essential to pay attention to the signals your body sends. What if a simple adjustment to your diet could help reduce the number and intensity of [...]
Wallet Neuritis: Can A Wallet Cause Sciatica?
The short answer - is YES! But, surprise, surprise, putting your wallet in the back pocket can lead to irritation of your sciatic nerve. Sciatica is a form of nerve pain that occurs when the sciatic nerve, the largest nerve in the body, which runs from your lower back down to your feet, becomes compressed or irritated. This pain is often described as a burning sensation that radiates through the body and can range from mild to intense. If you’re wondering how to get rid of sciatica fast, you first have to know why it’s happening in the first place. [...]
The High Risk of Meniere’s Disease in Male Smokers
Meniere's disease is a disorder of the inner ear that can cause vertigo, hearing loss, and tinnitus. A rare disease that most often affects adults between the ages of 20 to 60 and is uncommon in children. The cause of Meniere's disease is unknown, but some risk factors may increase your chances of developing the condition. Understanding Meniere's Disease triggers may help you manage your condition efficiently, as this condition remains no cure. The hazardous effect of smoking on your overall health is universally known. Now, studies look at smoking and its connection with the rare inner ear disorder, Meniere's [...]
Do Men and Women Experience Fibromyalgia Pain Differently?
Several studies claim that the majority of fibromyalgia patients are women. This leaves the impression that men and women perceive and manage fibromyalgia symptoms differently. So, is there really a gender disparity in reported fibromyalgia cases? Find out if this is true and discover some of the best ways to manage fibromyalgia pain – regardless of sex – including seeking fibromyalgia chiropractic. Female and Male Patients with Fibromyalgia: Key Differences Researchers consider several factors that affect how men and women manage fibromyalgia symptoms. A few examples of these things include hormones, immune system distinctions, varying pain perception, and healthcare [...]
How Office Ergonomics and Gadget Use Affect Your Health
If you have neck pain, it can be hard to concentrate on your work. This might make you less productive and even make it difficult for you to do your job well. Neck pain also affects the quality of your life in many other ways. For example, some people with neck pain cannot drive or participate in their favorite sports because they don't want to impose more stress on their necks. Other people avoid social activities because they don't want to explain why they're always hunched over with their head down—or worse yet, why they can no longer stand up [...]
Compression Eye Masks: Do They Work for Migraineurs?
The constant threat of severe migraine attacks can push anyone to exhaust every way possible to relieve their symptoms. Hence, it’s not surprising that some patients who already go to a chiropractor for migraines for help still look for ways to maximize their benefits from each session. For example, some migraineurs take advantage of compression eye masks because of their potential benefits. As your go-to source of all things migraine, we thought it would help to look into these pain-relieving eye masks. Hopefully, our quick investigation of this migraineur “must-have” will provide you with an additional source of relief. [...]
Essential Facts on Central and Peripheral Vertigo
Vertigo causes the sensation of spinning or turning. It can occur when you move your head, or it may stem from something else like blood pressure fluctuation or anemia. You might experience vertigo if you see things moving around in your field of vision, hear sounds as if they were coming from behind you, or feel dizzy and unsteady on your feet randomly or suddenly. In this blog post, we'll discuss the two distinctions of vertigo – Central and Peripheral, and how you can potentially relieve your symptom with the help of upper cervical chiropractic. Quick Differentiation Peripheral vertigo [...]
Beyond the Pain: How Fibromyalgia Triggers Rashes and Itching
Fibromyalgia is known for making people feel crippling and widespread pain all over the body. Fibromyalgia triggers can vary from person to person. The same goes for the symptoms you usually know about or what healthcare providers tell you. The usual symptoms are: Widespread pain Heightened pain sensitivity Stiffness Fatigue Sleeping problems Cognitive problems Headaches Irritable bowel syndrome Some people also experience: Dizziness and clumsiness Unable to regulate body temperature properly Restless leg syndrome Paresthesia Painful periods in women Anxiety Depression But besides these known symptoms, there are less talked about effects of fibromyalgia that many people experience, such as [...]
Common Health Conditions That Cause Neck Pain
Regardless of your age and gender, neck pain can happen to you. It can be due to poor posture, incorrect sleeping position, holding a particular position for a long time, or repetitive stress on neck muscles. However, some health conditions can cause or aggravate your neck pain. The good news is that most of these conditions are manageable, provided that you know the cause of your neck pain. A large percentage of the population is affected by neck pain each year. But there are practical ways you can do to reduce your risk of suffering from neck pain, such as [...]
Do Natural Remedies for Migraines Work?
Many patients seeking a chiropractor for migraines wonder if simple home remedies can provide ample relief. So, we thought of looking into some of the most popular home remedies for migraines and presenting studies that look into their efficacy to help you understand which ones would work best for you. Hopefully, you can create a better patient care plan by knowing more about the different natural and holistic options for migraine relief. What is Migraine? Several years ago, people only knew migraine as an intense headache. Today, many quickly associate migraines with equally debilitating concerns such as vertigo attacks, [...]