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 […]
Cortisol, a Dangerous Hormone The Mayo Clinic states that "the long-term activation of the stress-response system — and the subsequent overexposure to cortisol and other stress hormones — can disrupt almost all your body's processes”. This puts you at increased risk of numerous health problems, including: Heart Problems Insomnia Digestive problems Depression and anxiety Obesity Changes in […]
Do you have TMJ? Temporomandibular joint disorder involves a collection of symptoms, including pain and tenderness of the muscles that we use to chew and the jaw joint known as the TMJ (temporomandibular joint), as well as of several sites along the head and neck. The pain is usually worse in the morning, and the person commonly has a history of […]
Is NUCCA Right for Me? Many people hear about NUCCA Care and are wondering if they can be helped by this extraordinary type of care. The first step is a consultation where your history, especially any history of head or neck trauma will be discussed. Next, an examination will be performed. If after an examination […]
Arthritis In the Spine Maybe you know someone with arthritis in their hands or even their knees. But arthritis in their spine – now that might be a new one on you! Arthritis of the spine is known by several names, including osteoarthritis, degenerative joint or disc disease and subluxation degeneration. It is actually quite […]
Treatment for Migraines without Medication If you've ever experienced a migraine, you know how painful, almost crippling they can be and when the symptoms strike you want relief. While we want fast relief, it's equally important to find something that works for the long haul and if possible, permanently. While there are a number of […]
3 Natural Ways to Decrease Stress Hormones in Your Body With all the stress that each of us are dealing with on a daily basis. It is important that we have ways for our bodies to adapt to a stressful lifestyle. Here are 3 of the best: Massage Therapy Massage therapy has been shown to […]
Whiplash and Dizziness Two million people are exposed to whiplash injury (related to an auto accident) in the U.S. every year. When the head is suddenly jerked back and forth or side-to-side beyond its normal limits, ligaments supporting the neck vertebrae can be sprained (over-stretched) or torn, forcing vertebrae out of their normal position. In […]
Migraines with Aura One of the symptoms that is less commonly seen in migraine sufferers is aura. This set of symptoms generally occurs before the onset of the migraine. It includes things like temporary vision impairment, flashes of light, and tingling feelings in the hands or face. It may also be accompanied by physical weakness. […]
Prednisone So let’s pretend you have a chronic neck or back pain, Fibromyalgia or another condition that has a lot of inflammation and swelling that goes along with it. So your friendly MD puts you on Prednisone to help it...what's the big deal? Well, basically what Prednisone does is decrease inflammation while depressing your immune system. […]
