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8 Steps to Managing Fatigue

People with vestibular disorders commonly report fatigue as one of their symptoms. Follow this step-by-step guide to learn how to manage your fatigue. Step 1: Understand Fatigue Fatigue is a general term that describes a

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Vestibular Disorder Triggers

Vestibular disorder symptoms of vertigo--dizziness, headache, fatigue, tinnitus (ringing of the ears), and imbalance—can be impacted by various triggers such as: Diet Environmental factors Lifestyle choices Habits Travel And more... Because triggers differ for each

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Visually Induced Dizziness – “Supermarket Syndrome”

"Supermarket Syndrome" Do you dread going to the grocery store because it makes you feel bad? The maze of tall shelves, the bright lights, patterns on the floor, the overwhelming selection of items, bending down

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Controlling Your Symptoms

How to Reduce Dizziness & Nausea from Vestibular Disorders Why do I feel dizzy and nauseous? Dizziness and nausea are common symptoms of vestibular dysfunction. The balance system relies on three different senses. Using your

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How to Deal with an Acute Vertigo Episode

Vertigo can be extremely hard to deal with. The sudden onset of world-turning dizziness and the accompanying nausea, imbalance and loss of function can feel paralyzing and cause great concern. You’re not alone. In fact,

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Managing Nausea, Vomiting & Poor Appetite

By Danielle Beatty, DPT and Theresa Galvin, MS, RDN, CD-N DIETARY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR NAUSEA AND VOMITING It is important to rest the stomach and yet still avoid dehydration during acute periods of nausea and vomiting.

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Fall Prevention

Fall prevention is important for seniors Fall prevention for older adults is an important part of addressing one of the leading health concerns for people over the age of 60, which is falling, often related

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Balance & Aging

Why are Seniors at Higher Risk for Falls? Dizziness can happen at any age, but if it results in falling it can be a serious health concern, particularly in the older adult. Because a loss

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Chiropractic Neurology

What is chiropractic neurology? Chiropractic neurology, also known as functional neurology, is a specialty that branches from the traditional chiropractic methods, which are mainly focused on joint movements. Chiropractic neurology aims to optimize neurological functions

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Hormones

There is increasing evidence on how sex hormones affect the inner ear. Many women report that hormonal fluctuations can trigger their vestibular symptoms. More research needs to be done to conclusively show a connection between hormonal changes and vestibular dysfunction, and until then there are few treatment options available.

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Pets & Vestibular Dysfunction

Vestibular disorders are not unique to humans. All higher animals that have a vestibular system—from fish to mammals—can be afflicted, including cats and dogs.

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Emotional Impacts of Vestibular Disorders

The mind/body connection is complex. Emotional factors – the way we think, feel and behave – can have a significant effect, for better or worse, on our physical health and our capacity to recover from illness. Anxiety, depression, and social isolation are common problems among people who suffer from vestibular impairment. Learn more about coping strategies and other treatment options.

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