Vertigo has been defined as the feeling as if the person or the things around him are spinning when there is actually no movement. One of the most common forms is called benign paroxysmal positional vertigo or BPPV. While the name sounds long and daunting, it is pretty simple when it is broken down. Benign means that life is not …
Discoveries About the Brain Show a Strong Link to the Immune System
The immune system is vital to a person’s health. Every day new discoveries about the body are being made. Technological advances allow humans to look deeper into the brain and other body organs leading to more understanding than ever thought possible. As new data emerges, old thinking and patterns of treatment are abandoned. An example of some new and intriguing …
Migraine Care: An Option that Really Helps
Migraines are debilitating and, unfortunately for some, become part of one’s normal routine. In the USA, 12 million people seek care for migraine headaches. An estimated ¼ of the entire population in America have an ongoing headache disorder. With the amount of information available on the Internet and elsewhere, people are taking their health care into their own hands. While …
Fibromyalgia Patients—Review These Suggestions for Heart Health
According to recent studies, fibromyalgia has been associated with an increased risk of stroke and coronary heart disease. Because fibromyalgia is a widespread pain condition, symptoms such as heartburn, palpitations, and chest pain often get lumped in under the generic pain category. As a result, the implications for the cardiovascular system may be missed. Why Fibromyalgia Is Associated with Cardiovascular …
Finding Relief for Children Suffering from Migraines
Kids do get migraines. In fact, 20% of adults say their headaches started before age 10 while 50% say their headaches began before age 20. One study reveals that 56% of boys and 74% of girls in the age range of 12-17 have had a headache within the last month. Before puberty, boys have more headaches than girls. After this, …
Meniere’s Disease Does Not Discriminate
Meniere’s disease can hit anyone at any time. In fact, actress Kristin Chenoweth is known to suffer from it. She lives day to day, unsure when it may flare up. She tweeted that she would like to eliminate Meniere’s disease. The symptoms of Meniere’s disease are: Tinnitus – ringing in the ears Vertigo – the sensation that the person or …
Fibromyalgia Patients Struggle Getting Diagnosis and Care
Fibromyalgia is a chronic health syndrome that has chronic widespread pain as its number one symptom. However, a recent study involving 226 subjects over the course of two years has revealed why the medical industry has experienced so much trouble providing both a proper diagnosis and care of those with this condition. The Results of the Fibromyalgia Study The study …
A New Way to Treat Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
People who suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) often find day-to-day life incredibly challenging and can have trouble hold downing jobs, caring for family members, or maintaining active social lives. Many of us who feel tired, run down or even depressed may think we’re simply overdoing things, or that we aren’t getting enough sleep or eating properly, but the reality …
New Information on Vertigo and How to Find Natural Relief
Vertigo is the sensation that a person or the things around a person are spinning. It happens to approximately 5 to 10% of people under the age of 40. After 40, the number affected is 40%. In the years 1995 – 2004, vertigo made up 2.5% of all emergency department visits. There has been new research conducted that indicates that …
How to Find Relief for Migraines in Graham, WA
Those who suffer from migraines often learn to live with them. It is not an easy thing to do. Migraines are known for intense throbbing and pulsating pain in the head, accompanied by nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light, sound, and odors, and visual disturbances. Some migraines last for a few hours; Some last for as long as several days. An …
What are Reasons for Dizziness?
Two very common types of dizziness are vertigo and disequilibrium. Vertigo is the sensation that the person or the things around the person are spinning. Disequilibrium is the feeling that the person is falling or floating and that the floor is tilted. Assistance in getting around Is usually required. What are some conditions that may cause this to occur? Certain …
Can Some Vegetables Make Fibromyalgia Worse?
Fibromyalgia is becoming an increasingly common disorder. Out of every 50 people living in the United States, 1 of them struggles with fibromyalgia. This means that up to 6 million people are affected by this disorder. Fibromyalgia ranks second among the diseases that affect the musculoskeletal system, coming in after osteoarthritis. Fibromyalgia is characterized by pain throughout the body, extreme …
The Truth About Treating Migraines
Migraines affect around 32 million people in the US, and the condition can have a debilitating effect on the day-to-day life of those affected, as well as their mental well-being. The number of people affected by migraines has been steadily rising, but there is still no single cure or treatment to prevent the condition. It’s worth remembering that migraines aren’t …