Headaches are a common ailment that most of us have experienced at some point in our lives. However, not all headaches are the same.
Have you ever wondered how you can precisely locate that ticklish spot on your foot for a good laugh? Or marveled at your ability to instantly pinpoint the source of a mosquito bite? The human body is equipped with an amazing feature that allows us to map and explore sensations across our skin, and it's…
Let's talk about something that might sound like it belongs in a sci-fi movie—a visual phenomenon that transforms the world into a constant flurry of static or a snow globe in perpetual motion. Intrigued? Let's dive into this unique experience, understand its effects, and explore the possibilities of taming it.
What is Visual Snow?
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Imagine a throbbing headache that seems to pierce through your skull, accompanied by nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and an overwhelming desire to find a quiet, dark room to hide in. This is the unfortunate reality for individuals battling chronic migraines. Chronic migraines are more than just headaches. They are intense, throbbing pains, which…
There are a variety of diagnostic tests available to practitioners to see what’s happening internally with a patient to be causing symptoms. Some of these put your eyes front and center, and that is exactly the case with a Videonystagmography (VNG) test. In this test your eyes are truly the star of the show, and…
Understanding Brain Fog: Symptoms, Causes, and How to Tackle It
Have you ever been in the middle of a conversation, only for your train of thought to vanish? Or perhaps a word or detail you were about to say is on the tip of your tongue, but it slips away. While this may seem like…
What is Head Trauma?
Head trauma refers to any injury to the brain or skull, ranging from minor bumps to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). It can be classified as either open or closed. Closed head trauma involves injuries like concussions or brain contusions, which don’t break the skull. On the other hand, traumatic brain…
Understanding Vestibular Migraines
Vestibular migraines are a unique type of migraine that not only involve the typical headache symptoms but also come with vestibular symptoms such as vertigo, imbalance, nausea, and vomiting. Interestingly, a headache may not always be present, and the vestibular symptoms can still occur. These symptoms are what differentiate vestibular migraines from…
Many people continue to struggle with the lingering effects of COVID-19, preventing their bodies from fully healing. COVID-19 is a respiratory disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which primarily attacks the lungs and other tissues. This damage can lead to hypoxemia, a life-threatening condition characterized by low blood oxygen levels.
Hypoxemia occurs when the lungs…
Transcranial photobiomodulation (tPBM) involves applying low levels of infrared light to stimulate specific neural tissues. This laser therapy treatment goes by different names, but its primary function remains the same—enhancing and stimulating targeted areas of the brain. A larger laser head addresses inflammation, while a smaller laser head focuses on localized pain. Sessions typically last…
