Peace from Tinnitus: Swat the Fly, Free from Grief
How does one go about describing Tinnitus? Well, have you ever heard the sound of a fly buzzing just out of sight? It’s loud, obnoxious, and an immediate attention stealer. The first instinct for most is to turn around, look for the annoying interloper and force it to cease and desist (one way or another). […]
Pollen Panic Time: Survive Allergy Season like a Pro
For most in the northeast, March is the time when we say goodbye to the last spells of Winter and open our arms in greeting to the beginnings of the Spring season. It’s when the trees undertake a reawakening, baseball season starts up with an excited fervor, and we put away our winter coats […]
Headaches vs Migraines: No matter the Winner, we Lose
The term “Headache” is fairly self explanatory in and of itself. Even the Miriam-Webster Dictionary puts it plainly as a “pain in the head.” They are a common enough occurrence in society, and are more often than not brushed off with a pain killer and some sleep. A simple solution, to a simple enough condition, […]
Menopocalypse Now: Surviving the Symptoms and the Quest for Sanity
Periods. Unlike the punctuation mark that it shares a name with, a woman’s Period marks the beginning of something new for a girl’s reproductive organs. On average, most girls typically get their first menstrual cycle around the age of 12, but it’s been reported to happen anywhere between the ages of 9 and 15. After […]
Fibromyalgia, The Shadow of Pain
One of the first things you learn about Fibromyalgia is that there is no cure for it. It’s a lifelong battle against aches and pains, but it’s not without its treatments. The symptoms can be managed – it’s just a matter of how. And that in and of itself is tricky, because what most don’t […]
Right to the Needle’s Point with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
We’ve all heard of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), and it’s just as likely that you may know someone who has it. It’s a common condition that affects millions of people, causing pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hands and wrists. Whether it’s from repetitive work, prolonged computer use, or underlying conditions, CTS can […]
Winter Wellness: Finding Relief from the Norovirus
“I am beyond dehydrated.” “This is the sickest I’ve ever felt.” “I was uncontrollably throwing up all day and I don’t have an appetite.” “My body is burning up, and at the same time, I get these insane body sweats that make my muscles spasm.” “I’m wiped of energy, but I can’t sleep.” People are […]
Stop The Ruthless Night Time Coughing
We’ve all been there—recovering from a cold or the flu, thinking the worst is behind us. The fever subsides, the body aches fade, and you’re ready to move on with life. But then, a persistent night time coughing lingers, hanging on long after the illness is gone. For many, this night time lingering cough can […]
When Migraines Take Over Your Life: Jamie’s Story of Hope
My Migraine Story It was noon and I was working in front of my computer screen as a freelance writer when I started to feel a familiar tingling at the base of my skull. This was the beginning of a warning sign that I knew was not good. Within minutes, the right side of my […]
A Kiss From Nature That Could Destroy Your Life
However, sometimes, you may not even know that you are affected by lyme’s disease until it’s too late. Symptoms may wait into months or maybe years later to develop, thus it can be mistaken for other illnesses or misdiagnosed. So, it’s best to prevent it from happening. 5 Precautionary Actions To Lower The Risk Of […]