What does the word, “vertigo, ” suggest? Vertigo is the term for the dizzy disturbance a person suffers within a stationary environment. The perception is that the outer world is tilting or spinning. Vertigo can be quick and short- lived or unceasing. But remember, no matter what, the exact root cause of vertigo must be [...]
A new study conducted by Tufts University School of Medicine had concluded that men and women 65 years and older who’ve been diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis (OA), and who practice Tai Chi, improved their physical capability and encountered less pain. Osteoarthritis is a prevalent form of arthritis that causes an erosion of joint cartilage. Chiropractors [...]
If you are suffering from fibromyalgia, you don’t need anyone to tell you the exhausting pain and discomfort of the condition. The painful symptoms can be extensive, occurring above and below the waist, and involve both sides of the body. The deep aching that accompanies the condition often travels, shoots, stings, and even gnaws at [...]
Do you periodically experience tension headaches or migraines? If the answer is “yes,” then you are painfully aware of their incapacitating effects. The differences between them, and how you can get the help you need, is discussed below:
Tension headaches: Let’s face it, life can be a pain, now and then, and end up as a [...]
You don’t need to suffer with sciatic pain any longer and here’s why. Sciatica is an extremely painful affliction. If you suffer from sciatic pain, you are, sadly, all too acquainted with the deep pain that accompanies your waking hours and inhibits your daily activities.
Sciatic pain generally travels from your low back, through the buttock(s), [...]
Do you experience pain in one or both hips whenever you twist them or when you cross your legs? Does the pain wake you up in the night and make it hard to get a good night’s rest? When you arise in the morning, or when you get out of your car, are you stiff [...]
At times, it can feel draining attempting to keep up with a five-year-old, can’t it? If you have an active child of this age, or if you’ve ever been around one for any length of time, you may have found yourself longing for the kid to just stop moving for a little while. But, new [...]
If you’re like me, you just might questioning whether our human pursuit of longevity has unexpectedly been displaced by a quest for immortality. No doubt, you’ve been reading a lot lately about the astounding health benefits of red wine (resveratrol), the amazing memory retention benefits of coffee (caffeine), and the countless benefits of a horde [...]
Just the other day I saw an article on sciencedaily.com detailing a study carried out on aged mice bred to develop symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and the boost that caffeine gave to reversing memory loss. The article started with the tease that “Coffee drinkers may have another reason to pour that extra cup.” It went [...]
We all know that movement is good for the whole body, right? From our head to our toes, our good health is determined by how much physical activity we get on a regular basis. So, why do so many people suffer from aches and pains in their feet? After all, aren’t our feet made for [...]