Dizziness
Vertigo, Dizziness, Meniere’s Disease Dizziness 101 Dizziness and vertigo are among most common symptoms along with a headache and low back pain. The overall dizziness, vertigo, and imbalance account up to 5-10% of patient visits to medical physicians. It reaches up to 40% in patients older than 40 years old, and it involves potential consequences such as falling, neurological deficits and chronic pain. Dizziness, vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss are typically associated [Read More]
Understanding The Root Cause of Chronic Headache
Understanding The Root Cause of Chronic Headache Source: Medline Plus Chronic headaches and migraines are one of the most common disorder of the nervous system globally. Generally, migraine is a dull ache which develops into a constant throbbing, pulsating pain in your head. In the United States alone, there was 12 percent of the population reported a severe headache or a migraine. It is sixth most disabling illness worldwide, and [Read More]
NUCCA Wellness Clinic of Chicago – Fighting Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy was the condition involved in case study conducted by Dr. William Amalu. The study involved the story of a 5-year-old boy who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, chronic ear infections, blindness, and was having up to 30 seizures a day. He was confined to a wheelchair and was unable to communicate and interact with others properly. Upon examination by an upper cervical chiropractor, it was determined that he had a misalignment in the [Read More]
How the Nervous System Plays a Role in Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is known for: Pain throughout the entire body Extreme fatigue Cognitive problems, especially memory loss Problems getting proper sleep The condition remains a mystery among researchers who are trying to find the underlying cause, making it a challenge for medical doctors to care for. However, research has revealed a number of interesting things to help with understanding the condition of fibromyalgia. One thing agreed upon is that the symptoms often appear suddenly, with no [Read More]
The Increasing Financial Impact of Migraines
Migraines are known for: Visual disturbances Nausea and vomiting Throbbing pain on one or both sides of the head Sensitivity to smell, light, touch, and loud noise Tingling and numbness in the hands, feet, or face Attacks last anywhere from 4 to 72 hours Aside from the debilitating physical symptoms, the out of pocket cost can be hard to come to terms with. Here is a list of what one insured woman spent from her [Read More]
Alleviating Hypertension Through Proper Spinal Alignment
Hypertension (high blood pressure) occurs when one’s blood is hitting the walls of the vessels harder than normal. Hypertension is a very serious issue in America. Many people do not even realize they are suffering from it. Those who have been diagnosed may not realize the seriousness of the condition. As many as 70 million - or a third of the adult population in the US – have high blood pressure. It is the number [Read More]