Category: Diseases and Conditions

I have always been predisposed to the occasional migraine headache. Sometimes they are quite fleeting, a headache may come on quickly. I would take a nap and by the time I awaken, the headache is gone. Then there are other times when I get a forewarning in the form of light sensitivity or nausea. At the time of the latest occurrence, I had not had a migraine in months. I was hoping that the incidences had abated forever. I had grown accustomed to having continual good days and that day was no different, as so I thought. The sun came up and it started out as the most beautiful day I’d seen in a long time.  This day, there are errands to run, tasks to attend to and plans that were made weeks ago, that were waiting to be fulfilled. On this beautiful day, there was no intention of allowing anything to get in the way of completing my checklist. Not even a migraine headache. Although determined to stay focused on getting everything done before noon and before the heat of the day set in, I felt a bit unsettled. Moving as fast as I could, I simply wanted to […]

Are you experiencing back pain that you can’t stand, and you are worried about what to do about it? Well, maybe it’s time for you to go see a chiropractor. The visit to a chiropractor’s office isn’t all that different from a visit to other professionals that take care of your health problems, but there are some elements about it that are unique. The environment and the intake procedure will feel familiar to you, but the first thing that you will notice that stands out is the chiropractic treatment table. Every chiropractic treatment table is specifically tailored in order to enable the movements that spinal adjustment requires. The elements of your visit to the chiropractor are: an initial intake, a physical exam, the required treatment and a follow-up plan. What does the initial intake consist of? The initial consultation that your chiropractor will conduct with you is similar to a regular intake with any other doctor, and takes about an hour. What you will be asked about is your medical history, which includes your medical conditions, past injuries, medications that you are taking, and your general habits such as sleep, diet and exercise. After that aspect of the intake has […]

Around the world, more than 300 million people have asthma. However, with treatment most of these people achieve good asthma control. HOW TO CONTROL YOUR ASTHMA Here are four simple steps that can help you achieve and maintain asthma control Take your asthma medications the way your doctor says to take them. Most people with asthma need two kinds of medication : A quick-acting reliever or “rescue” medication that you take when needed to stop asthma symptoms. A controller medication that you take every day to prevent asthma symptoms.   Know the causes of your asthma symptoms and how to respond to them. Each person with asthma reacts to a different set of risk factors. Take steps to avoid causes of asthma symptoms such as animals with fur, dust, strong smells and sprays, pollen from trees and flowers, and cigarette and fireplace smoke. You can also install things like range hoods to take away fumes from your kitchen Your doctor may tell you to take medication before exercising or working hard, if these activities cause asthma symptoms for you.   Work with your doctor to control your asthma Your doctor is your partner in achieving and maintaining your asthma control. Go to the […]