Fibromyalgia is a disorder of the central nervous system and marked by widespread pain and bodily tenderness. Those with Fibromyalgia may also find their sleep patterns disrupted and remaining asleep difficult. They may also remain in a fatigued stated regardless of how much rest and/or sleep they take. Another common complaint among those diagnosed with [...]
Depression is a mental illness that affects millions of people each year. Symptoms of depression include persistent and long term feelings of hopelessness, despair, and emptiness. Depression can occur in episodes, as in cases of manic depression, or may be chronic without any period of relief. Moreover, depression negatively impacts the lives of sufferers in [...]
Fibromyalgia affects millions of people and brings with it not only persistent pain but a whole host of additional issues as well. In addition to the aforementioned pain Fibromyalgia negatively impacts sleep patterns, memory, and mood. Sufferers of Fibromyalgia often report feeling a persistent and strong malaise. There is also muscle tenderness that persists even [...]
Sinusitis is a condition in which the cavities around the nasal passages becomes inflamed. Sinusitis can occur as a secondary infection alongside a cold or flu but often times it appears alone and seemingly for no reason. In Sinusitis bacteria and viruses gather and multiply in the sinus cavities which prompts an immune response. This [...]
If you have ever had a pinched nerve or formally been diagnosed with stenosis, than you know the serious nature of the symptoms. Pain, tingling, and numbness can radiate down a specific nerve, creating consistent and repeatable suffering. The purpose of this blog post is to educate what it is, which types are most [...]
Arthritis is painful inflammation and stiffness in the joints. Arthritis can occur at nearly any age but is found more commonly in people over 50 as well as those whom use their bodies a great deal. Arthritis can occur anywhere in the body and while many people will seek out traditional medical solutions, doctors [...]
There is a strong connection between the human neck and the ears. When the neck is injured or is simply out of alignment the result is often pain. While a misaligned or injured neck can cause pain anywhere in the body, one of the most frequent places people experience pain is in their ears. [...]
Concussions are far more prevalent in our communities than you may think. There are more than 3 million diagnosed cases of concussion in the United States each year (1). That statistic is incredibly powerful as it naturally allows the mind to wonder how many concussions are also going undiagnosed each year. A concussion is [...]
Scoliosis is the lateral deviation of the spine. This condition affects people of all ages but is seen in children more than any other age group. Studies show that 4% of children ages 10-14 are afflicted with treatable Scoliosis. Within that small group of affected children it has been estimated that 60%-80% are girls. [...]
What Is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is condition where the body is plagued with not only a heightened pain response but becomes extra sensitive to pressure as well. The largest group of persons affected by this disease are those over 40 with the majority of these persons being female. It is not currently know exactly what causes Fibromyalgia [...]
