Tips on how to prevent dizziness

Dizziness or Lightheadedness is a feeling of faintness or being close to passing out. It can occur alongside vertigo, which affects balance and makes a person feel as though they or their surroundings are spinning. Although lightheadedness and vertigo can feel similar, they have different causes. Some of the common causes of lightheadedness are: Hypertension

Cervical Fracture is Broken Neck

Cervical Fracture is also commonly called “Broken Neck”. It is made up of 7 connected bones called vertebrae. The vertebrae are connected to each other above and below through strong discs and joints on either side called facet joints. Your discs protect your spine by acting like shock absorbers to distribute weight evenly through your

Understanding Spinal Cord Injury

The spinal cord enables communication between the brain and the rest of the body. It contains nerve cells, called neurons, and bundles of nerve fibres, or axons, that carry signals to and from the brain. All the information needed to initiate and control movement travels down the spinal cord from the brain to the muscles

Questions and Answers about a stroke

What is a stroke? Stroke is a medical condition in which a blood stops flowing to any part of the brain which leads to cell damage. When blood supply to the brain is interrupted it may lead to brain damage or possibly death. What is causing a stroke? There are several factors that may lead

Understanding Migraine Triggers

Migraine is such a complicated condition that varies widely between individuals. What may work for one person may not for another. Typically it is a one-sided throbbing or pulsating headache that is at least moderately intense and can be aggravated by physical activity. It is very often associated with nausea and vomiting, as well as increased

Understanding Lower Back Pain

Lower Back pain is a very common problem among adults affecting up to 80% of people at least once in their lifetime. The pain can lead to significant loss of function resulting in individuals being unable to complete their normal daily activities including work.  In most cases the pain isn’t caused by anything serious and

Understanding your Sleep

Sleep is equally important to our body just like drinking, eating and breathing. It is a an important element in keeping a good mental and physical health.  Sleep help a person recover from a mental and well as physical exhaustion. Sleep is thought to help keep your immune system strong and your heart and blood vessels

Understanding Migraine Triggers

Migraine is referred to as an intense headache that may be accompanied by other symptoms such as vomiting, nausea, lightheadedness, visual problems and an increased sensitivity to light or sound. Migraines may not be a big threat to life but it can significantly damage the quality of people’s lives. Common migraine triggers are as follows: Stress Anxiety

Understanding Neurologist & Neurological Disorder

Neurologists are doctors who diagnose and treat problems with the brain, spine and nerve. They don’t do surgery. Your family doctor might recommend that you see one if they think you have a neurological disorder that needs expert care. According to The Brain & Spine Foundation; The term ‘neurological’ comes from neurology – the branch of medicine that

Understanding a Well Balanced Diet

A well balanced diet contains a variety of foods. Knowing about the different food types makes it easier to make choices about your diet. It gives you the strength to get through the day and help you be healthier and live longer. It is recommend that a ‘balanced diet’ includes foods from each of the five major