Loud chewing, slurping, ticking clocks, whistling… You probably know at least one person that finds any of these sounds, or an array of others, incredibly irritating. But is it merely an annoyance to an overly sensitive ear or something more? … [Read more...] about Misophonia… An Annoyance or Something More?
Sounds That Make You Cringe…
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
Advances in the Treatment of Chronic Pain
Approximately 76 million people suffer from chronic pain in the United States today. That is one in every four Americans. Lasting longer than 24 hours at a time, chronic pain contributes to a number of health concerns and is the number one reason for long-term disability today. Pain medicines can … [Read more...] about Advances in the Treatment of Chronic Pain
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