The History of Your Headaches When whiplash happens, there is always a chance that in the days, weeks, months, or perhaps even years that chronic headaches will follow. The trick to knowing if those ongoing headaches are due to this type of neck injury is to think back to any type of injury you experienced in which the ligaments in your neck were overextended. Too often, people think unless they were in a major [Read More]
Migraines and Nausea Besides just excruciating pain, migraines can be associated with various other symptoms. One common migraine symptom is nausea. The nausea may even become so great that vomiting results. What are the causes of migraines and why is nausea a symptom? An even more important question is: what can you do about your migraines? The causes of migraines are not completely understood but researchers believe that some migraines may be hereditary while [Read More]
A new study in the Journal, Headache indicates a good night's sleep may be extra-important for people who suffer from migraines, according to a Huffington post report. Researchers from the University of Mississippi found an association between bad quality sleep and frequency of headaches, as well as increased disability from headaches, among people who get migraines. Researchers compared students who got migraines with those who didn't and their sleep habits. And among those who [Read More]
Vertigo is the feeling that the things around a person or the person themselves are spinning. If someone visits his medical doctor to find help for this sensation, the doctor will probably recommend a prescription or over-the-counter drug. It may be surprising to realize that there are fifty different drugs that can treat vertigo and dizziness! While these may help to control the symptoms of vertigo, it is important to keep in mind that [Read More]
Why is a car accident so detrimental to the head and neck? In the past, whiplash injury was often considered minor soft tissue injury and somewhat neglected its significant on brain health. For one reason, some people feel soreness for a few days after an accident, then feels as though they have recovered completely. When years or decades later they experience debilitating symptoms, they may not recognize and even be confused that the two [Read More]
Sinus problems are very common. Those living in the USA spend $5.8 billion every year to treat this condition. Sinus problems are caused by the fluid not draining properly out of the sinuses. This leads to a number of health problems such as colds, tiredness, and increased allergies. There are various forms of treatment available. Nasal steroid sprays, decongestants, neti pots, and herbal remedies are just a few. Some 500,000 people every year resort [Read More]
The Role of the Central Nervous System on Cardiovascular Function Blood pressure is determined by the force of blood against the blood vessel as it circulates through your body. Even though it is natural for blood pressure to adapt dynamically throughout the day, it becomes problematic when it stays too high for a long time. The central nervous system plays a key role in regulating cardiovascular function. Increased activity of the sympathetic nervous system can [Read More]