Blogs by Dr. Pritchett, D.C.
Debunking the Top Vertigo Myths
While vertigo is one of the most common symptoms that people suffer from, there is still a lot of misinformation out there about this ailment. Vertigo refers to a false sensation of movement. It can be a spinning feeling, or things may seem to tilt or sway. If you had previously been told that vertigo had to have a rotational element to it, then we just debunked the first myth for you. What else do you need to know? Read on to learn more about this symptom and how you may be able to find natural relief. Myth 1 – [...]
Is There Any Way to Predict (and Prevent) Your Next Headache?
If you suffer from a chronic headache condition, then you would probably find it beneficial to know when the next episode was going to strike. That could help you to plan your work and social calendars with minimal interference. Unfortunately, that isn’t the way most headache conditions operate. The next attack probably seems to come out of the blue and at the worst possible moment. But what if there was a way to have a better idea about when the next head pain would occur? Better yet, what if you could prevent it from happening? We’re going to take a [...]
9 Vertigo Disease Myths Debunked
Vertigo disease is a term that distinguishes this common symptom of many conditions. It is a very common problem, especially for people over the age of 40. In fact, about 40% of people will deal with vertigo at some point. Let’s look at 9 common misconceptions regarding vertigo. We will conclude by providing hope for our readers that a natural way to get relief does exist. Myth 1: It Is a Disease We started out with this point, so we should address it first. Vertigo is a symptom of many conditions including BPPV, Meniere’s disease, labyrinthitis, vestibular neuritis, mal debarquement, and [...]
Migraines: What Not to Say and Do If Your Friend is Suffering
Almost everyone knows someone who is suffering from migraines. Or you may be a patient yourself. Migraines are a debilitating neurological condition that affects as many as 39 million people in the United States and nearly 1 billion individuals worldwide. Women get them 3 times more often than men. Even children, as young as 18 months, can get migraines. Migraines not only impact your daily routine but cause you to miss out on family and social functions, as well as days of work. In fact, migraines are the 6th most disabling illness worldwide. While some people have an occasional migraine, [...]
The Four Primary Meniere’s Disease Symptoms
Meniere’s disease is a rare vestibular condition that affects over 600,000 people in the US alone. With tens of thousands being diagnosed each year, more people are becoming familiar with this debilitating syndrome. However, Meniere’s disease remains misunderstood by some. With that in mind, we’re going to take an in-depth look at the four primary Meniere’s disease symptoms. This will allow us to pinpoint a potential Meniere’s disease causes, and a natural way to relieve this underlying condition. #1 Vertigo Vertigo is a common symptom of many different conditions including BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo), MS (multiple sclerosis), vestibular neuritis, [...]
The Top 9 Migraine Symptoms – How #4 Is Bringing Hope to Sufferers
Migraines are a debilitating neurological condition that affects 12% of people. That equates to 1 in every 4 households in the US having a migraine sufferer. It is important to learn everything you can about your condition so that you seek out the right kind of care. Let’s start by discussing the 9 most common migraine symptoms in connection with 2 studies (including American Migraine Study II). Then we’ll take a closer look at symptom number 4 and how it is leading to hope for migraine sufferers around the world. We’ll countdown the symptoms starting with the least common and [...]