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Mal de Debarquement syndrome (MdDS) is a rare type of vestibular disorder characterized by a feeling of constant movement in the absence of motion. Movement can be experienced in the form of rocking, swaying, bobbing,

December 17, 2019 I stepped onto a cruise ship in Portugal to sail across the Atlantic. On December 27, following ten days of rough seas I stepped onto the docks in Miami. I didn’t know

How to Choose a Vestibular Specialist? Finding a qualified vestibular specialist who can provide an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment is no small task. In fact, it will likely take a whole team of providers

What is the placebo effect? First described in the early 1900s, the placebo effect is defined by Oxford Languages as a beneficial effect produced by an inactive drug or treatment that cannot be attributed to

By Karen R Mizrach A frustrating aspect of vestibular disorders is the tendency for recovery to move in an up and down pattern rather than a straight upward path. We work hard to take care

There’s an app for that. Mobile apps focused on health and fitness help users track their physical activity, monitor their diet, set fitness goals, and access workout routines So what does an app designed for

ICU – “I SEE YOU” PODCAST How Does Dizziness Change with Menopause? LISTEN NOW Available wherever you get your podcasts. APPLE PODCASTS    SPOTIFY   YOUTUBE Each person’s experience of the menopause transition is unique. Changes affect

By Brenda Washington, LMSW, ACSW - Macro and Micro My name is Brenda and I am a long-time volunteer with VeDA. My current position is on the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. After a recent

Gut Health A Holistic Approach to Diet & Lifestyle By Emily Englert, NTP - Seattle Holistic Nutrition Incorporating a balanced diet, mindfulness practices, and personalized lifestyle changes can contribute to a healthier gut. By nurturing

By Carla Alpert, NBC-HWC, FMCHC, FDN-P, Well Humans Gut health is important for your overall health, including your vestibular system. Like some of you reading this, I unfortunately learned this the hard way after my

By Sarah Conover, PT, MHS, CLCP, CHC A certified health coach is a crucial addition to your medical team when it comes to persistent dizziness and related symptoms. Consider looking for a health coach if

Eight years ago, I was diagnosed with Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease, which has caused bilateral deafness and vestibular hypofunction. It has left me deaf, off balance, dizzy, and with oscillopsia (jumping vision). I have these