Does the sound of someone chewing make you cringe? Does whistling make you want to head for the nearest exit? Does a ticking clock disrupt your concentration to the point of annoyance? If any of these are true, along with a laundry list of other sounds that cause panic or discomfort, you may have … [Read more...] about Sounds That Make You Cringe…
Overcoming Migraines
In the United States today, more than 37 million people suffer from migraine headaches. Chronic migraine sufferers live with headaches more than half of the time or more. Misdiagnosed nearly as often as they are correctly diagnosed, migraine headaches account for a whopping $31 billion in lost … [Read more...] about Overcoming Migraines
Living with POTS
The holiday season gives us many reasons to feel grateful and happy but for some people, personal challenges can put a damper on the festivities of the season. For those suffering from health issues, the struggle of getting through the business of the season can present bigger obstacles or, as in … [Read more...] about Living with POTS
PEMF for Chronic Pain Relief
Pain.. we all have it from time to time. An astounding 100 million plus Americans suffer from chronic pain, or pain that lasts for more than 12 weeks, to a cost of more than $600 billion a year according to a report from the Institute of Medicine. With so many people suffering from the effects of … [Read more...] about PEMF for Chronic Pain Relief
National Caregivers Month
November is a month filled with thanks. We thank our Veteran’s for their service on Veteran’s Day, we celebrate gratefulness all month long through social media-driven initiatives like #30daysofthanks and of course, Thanksgiving itself. There is one more group that is recognized during the month of … [Read more...] about National Caregivers Month
Thanksgiving Truth or Fiction: Does turkey make you tired?
The Thanksgiving feast is over and everyone is lounging around watching football or holiday movies. So why so tired after a big meal? The humble turkey has been blamed for the after-meal sleepiness for generations but is that really what makes us long for a nap? … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Truth or Fiction: Does turkey make you tired?
Is is a Migraine? How to Know.
If you have ever suffered from the intense throbbing, extreme sensitivity to light and sound and other debilitating symptoms that a migraine headache can bring, you probably would like to know what can cause such a severe headache and how to prevent them or lessen the painful effects. … [Read more...] about Is is a Migraine? How to Know.
Fall Prevention
Did you know that falling is the number one cause of injury among older Americans? The risk of falls is even higher for those who suffer from a neurological condition such as Parkinson’s disease, neuropathy, ALS (Lou Gherig’s disease) and others. There are several ways that you can lower the risk of … [Read more...] about Fall Prevention
Sciatica and You… What You Need to Know
The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the body, beginning in the lower back, going through the buttocks and down the leg. That the nerve is compressed or inflamed, the condition is known as sciatica and it hurts! Characterized by mild to severe pain, burning, tingling and numbness, sciatica can … [Read more...] about Sciatica and You… What You Need to Know