Improper Posture Can Lead to More Assistance Needed Later in Life
The health of the spine can tell a lot about a person's future and how much help they will need as they get older. For some, nursing home care may be a possibility if their spine is not in good condition. Scoliosis, which is curvature of the spine, is at the top of the list of indicators for needing additional care as a person ages. Research indicates that the angle at which the curve [Read More]
Concussions Have Lingering Effects. Is Relief Possible?
Natural Relief of Football Related Concussions The Hot Topic in Football Many news organizations are reporting on the hot topic in football right now, concussions. Lawsuits, questions of safety and a call for new research from many organizations is daily being reported. The Toledo Blade is reporting that Ohio State University’s Dr. Russell Lonser is setting off on one of his biggest concussion research projects yet. OSU hopes to launch a long-term concussion study [Read More]
Is Your Headache Due To A Car Accident or Injury?
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]
Common Causes of Migraines and Nausea in Chicago, Illinois
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]
Migraines and Sleep Problems
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]
Can Anything Besides Prescription Drugs Treat Vertigo?
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]