Interestingly, JAMA (The Journal of the American Medical Association) stated years ago that headaches and migraines actually come from a problem with the neck, not from in the head where the pain is located. If you have ever had a migraine, the last thing on your mind when you are going through it is where [...]
Vertigo is the sensation that you or the things around you are spinning about. In fact, the word vertigo comes from the Latin “vertere” meaning to turn and the suffix “igo” meaning a condition of turning about. How Vertigo Differs With Dizziness Vertigo is different from but related to dizziness, lightheadedness, and unsteadiness. In this [...]
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a condition that is little understood and very complex. It is mostly known for causing its sufferers to have extreme fatigue that does not improve no matter how much rest or sleep you get. This fatigue is not related to any underlying medical condition. Many people, as many as 1 [...]
Explaining Neck Pain and the Anatomy of the Neck Neck pain is defined as any type of pain that occurs in the neck -- from the base of the skull to the tops of the shoulders. It may spread as far as your arms or upper back. You may be unable to move your head [...]
Migraine Information Migraines are known for intense throbbing and pounding head pain, often on only one side of the head. They are most often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light, loud noise, and some odors. They can last for a few days or just a few hours. The pain can cause you to [...]
It is often seen in those with fibromyalgia that dizziness accompanies it. Let’s take a closer look at why this may be the case and then discuss a simple, effective, and proven way to care for it. What is Dizziness? Dizziness is used to describe a variety of different sensations ranging from feeling like you [...]
Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue are not the same condition. However, they can be triggered by the same problem, and they often co-exist together. In fact, one of the symptoms of fibromyalgia is extreme fatigue. Both of these conditions amplify symptoms in the person suffering from them. Are Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Really the Same [...]
Most of us recognize that smoking is not good for the body or overall health. There is quite a long list of reasons to convince you not to smoke. However, here is one you may not be familiar with. A recent study has linked smoking and degenerative disc disease in the cervical spine. This research [...]
Migraines can really sap your energy and leave you disabled for days afterward. This condition is endemic in the times we are living in. The International Headache Society has certain criteria which must be met to classify head pain as migraines and tension headaches. Using this as a basis, the number of adults who have [...]
Meniere’s disease is a chronic inner ear (vestibular) condition. In 1861, French doctor Prosper Meniere had a theory that attacks of vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss were coming from a problem in the inner ear rather than from the brain, as was currently thought. Once his idea was propagated and had become more widely accepted, [...]
Fibromyalgia can be an elusive disorder. It is characterized by diffuse, achy pain that is widespread and may worsen with excess strain or fatigue. Other Symptoms of Fibromyalgia A variety of other symptoms can accompany the pain. These include: Difficulty concentrating, or a mental cloudiness sometimes referred to as "fibro-fog" Extreme fatigue that is not [...]
What is Meniere's Disease? Meniere's disease, a disorder of the inner ear, causes a set of symptoms that includes tinnitus (ringing in the ear), hearing loss that comes and goes, and severe vertigo. Vertigo can disrupt almost every area of life, particularly tasks that involve movement. This makes day-to-day tasks like going to the grocery [...]
Approximately 15% of those in the USA – or 46 million Americans – suffer from neck pain, and it can be disabling for some. No matter how bad your neck pain is, it is important to seek the proper care for it as it should not be occurring. So, what causes it to happen? Conditions [...]
Neck pain is very common. In fact, more than 25% of people are said to suffer from neck pain, and it ranks as the third most common chronic pain condition in the USA. One may wonder: Why does neck pain happen? What can be done to alleviate it? We will discuss the answer to both [...]
Migraines are terrible. Depending on their severity, they have the potential to ruin someone's day, week, or even month. Approaches to migraine relief can generally be placed into two categories. Types of Migraine Relief On the spot relief care after the pain begins – these include medications such as painkillers and anti-nausea drugs. More natural [...]
