On the Level - Winter 2013
On The Level is VEDA's quarterly newsletter publication, featuring personal stories, research updates, tips and tools on how to cope with a vestibular disorder, news and updates, and more.
News Updates: General/Other
Traditional Chinese Medicine Used to Treat Dizziness
Globally, ginkgo biloba leaf extract is widely used to treat dizziness and ringing in the ears.
Link Between Untreated Hearing Loss & Mental Health
A growing body of research indicates that people with untreated hearing loss may be at an increased risk of depression.
Searching for Stillness with Bioidentical Hormones
It was a beautiful July day for a boat ride in Newport, RI, until Jeanne Driscoll, age 46, stepped off the boat and the rocking didn’t stop. Jeanne had two similar experiences several years earlier, the first after an airplane flight and another after a week on a cruise ship. In those previous experiences Jeanne gradually felt better after a few weeks and her life returned to normal.
Physical Therapists May Ease Fear of Falling in the Elderly
A combination of physical therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) can reduce the severe fear of falls in older adults and make them less likely to avoid activities because of fear, new research suggests.
Fit Physicians More Likely to Encourage Patients to Be Active
Healthcare providers who "walked the walk"--or were physically fit themselves--were more likely to encourage their patients to make regular physical activity a part of a healthy lifestyle, researchers report.
Chronic Illness & Vulnerability
Dealing with a chronic illness can bring with it an increased sense of vulnerability, but also the opportunity to heal and grow.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Used to Treat Dizziness
Globally, ginkgo biloba leaf extract is widely used to treat dizziness and ringing in the ears.
Balance Awareness Week
Defeat Dizziness
This is Balance Awareness Week! September 16-22, 2012
The goal of Balance Awareness Week is to “defeat dizziness” by helping people recognize the symptoms of a vestibular disorder, and urging them to seek help from a professional vestibular specialist. In addition, VEDA encourages the friends, family and coworkers of those suffering from a vestibular disorder to learn more about how balance dysfunction can impact their loved one’s ability to perform common day-to-day activities.
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Every day I hear stories from people who suffer from a vestibular disorder. Each one is unique, yet they all share a common theme: the struggle to find an accurate diagnosis, and the frustrating effects this debilitating illness has on their ability to live a normal life.