Blogs by Dr. Pancake
5 Real-World Problems of Women with Fibromyalgia
As a woman, dealing with monthly periods, body pains, and many unheard aches already poses a challenge. Combining these conditions with a pain disorder, such as fibromyalgia, bumps the difficulty to a higher level. Being a woman can make you more prone to developing disorders such as migraines, fibromyalgia and lupus. In fact, 9 out of 10 fibromyalgia patients around the world are women. Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder where you might feel widespread pain and tenderness. To give you an idea of what fibromyalgia feels like for some patients, try to visualize these situations: You run 10 miles [...]
Are There Any Natural Remedies for Meniere’s Disease?
There is one unlikely natural remedy, and it does not even require the use of essential oils for Ménière's disease. We will look into this and other ways to manage the effects of this inner ear condition. Have you ever felt a fullness in your ear after a swimming session? You might have tried to release the pressure by tilting your head to the side and tapping your ears. Sometimes this approach works when the retained water drips and eases the tension. Often it doesn't, but then the matter usually resolves itself within a day, so there's no reason to [...]
Easing Tension-Type Headaches: Top Secrets Revealed
Nobody likes tension headaches, especially when they happen at the most inopportune moment. It can cause mild to severe headaches that last up to several days. The worst part is that tension-type headaches can recur each month, compromising your work and personal life. Fortunately, some natural ways work to ease your pain. In the discussion below, we’ll take a closer look at the secret natural remedies, including atlas bone adjustment. Quick facts and stats on tension headaches Before we dig into the secret ways to relieve tension-type headache, let’s briefly run through some facts and statistics: Roughly 8 out of [...]
How the Old and Young Can Beat Fibromyalgia
As they say, fibromyalgia is an “even break” disease; both young and old can suffer from it. While women are more susceptible to this ailment than men, there are enough cases of this disease in the different age groups to say that it can afflict people of any sex and age. The best preparation against the disease is to know and understand the different fibromyalgia triggers. By knowing what triggers this painful disease, we can take steps to avoid it. But first, let’s review what this disease is all about. What is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a chronic disease that [...]