A
new study about sleep apnea and migraine link presented at the Congress of the European Academy of Neurology 2017 in Amsterdam
demonstrates that people who suffer from migraine are more likely than the
general population to suffer sleep apnea.
But
why is there the existence of a sleep apnea and migraine link? And what can you
do to cure both conditions in one blow? (or each individually if you are “lucky
enough” to suffer only one.)
Researchers
recruited 12,810 participants online who had participated in the previously
conducted Chronic Migraine Epidemiology and Outcomes
(CaMEO) study.
They
asked them about their migraines, their sleep
habits and physician diagnosed conditions from which they suffered.
Those
who suffered from migraine more than 15 days a month were labeled as chronic
migraine sufferers, compared with those who suffered fewer days who were
labeled episodic sufferers.
35.6%
of people with episodic migraine and 51.8% of those with chronic migraine
suffered sleep apnea.
Scientists
have estimated that around 9% of the general population suffer from sleep
apnea, which means that the migraine sufferers are on average approximately
four times worse off.
The
researchers speculated that the sleep apnea and migraine link was
bidirectional, meaning that sleep apnea causes and is caused by migraines (like
a dog chasing its tail).
This post is from The
Migraine and Headache Program, which was created by Christian Goodman. This
program first explains how you can cure headaches and then gives you a simple,
step-by-step approach to deal with it through easy exercises.
This program can free
you up from the costly drugs and supplements which can pose adverse side
effects. It enhances your brain’s oxygen level and gets rid of pain through
exercises. Most importantly, it permanently treats your migraine and other
types of headaches.
Vertigo –characterized by chronicdizziness
and nausea—can be helped by taking supplemental ginger, a study published in
the journal “Otorhinolaryngol Related Specimens” found. In the study, a group
of vertigo
patients were given either ginger root extract or a placebo.
They
found that ginger helped reduce
symptoms of vertigo
better than the placebo. While researchers are unsure of how ginger works, they
hypothesize that ginger helps reduce inflammation in the area of the ears responsible for balance. It’s
not yet clear whether eating ginger as an herb will have the same beneficial effects.
Vertigo can be a frustrating
condition that requires dozens of tests and doctors’ appointments. However, a
pair of research studies note the importance of reducing sodium intake to
reduce one of the leading causes of vertigo,
Meniere’s disease.
The
first study, published in the Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America, notes
that limiting sodium-rich foods in the diet like canned and frozen foods is one
of the most effective treatments yet discovered for this common vertigo cause. The second research review, published by a team of
Spanish scientists, notes that aggressive treatment of Meniere’s disease
–including sodium reduction—is effective in more than 8 out of ten cases.
Regular
use of cotton swabs to clean out your ears can contribute to vertigo
and dizziness,
new research conducted by Henry Ford Hospital concludes. The research,
presented at last month’s Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meeting in Chicago,
found a direct link between cotton swab usage and vertigo
caused by ruptured ear drums.
The
ear drum damage, known as tympanic membrane perforation (TMP) was found to be a
more common underlying cause of vertigo than most ear, nose and throat doctors
realize. Importantly, the researchers found that more than 95% of TMP cases
healed naturally
without any medical treatment. The study authors recommend that people
suffering from vertigo discontinue the use of cotton swabs to clean their inner
ears.
Not
long ago a reader emailed me asking if I had heard about the comments that are
coming out now regarding the ‘side effects’ of the clunky, inverted sole shoes
that are gaining in popularity.
Shoes
like these are marketed as fitness tools, with the presumption (supposedly
backed by research) that they will tone the backside, thighs, back, and
abdomen.
The
theory is that by causing ‘natural instability’ the wearer must work harder to
stay balanced, and the process to do this naturally tones leg, buttock, and
abdominal muscles.
I
am a little perplexed by the phrase ‘natural instability.’ What is so natural
about an expensive pair of shoes causing you to be off-balance?
The
jury seems to be out regarding the actual effectiveness. Certified fitness
trainers testing the shoes will tell you their studies show that they have no
measurable advantage over standard running shoes whatsoever.
But
these folks have a vested interest in them not working: who needs a trainer if
a pair of shoes and an everyday activity will tone you up.
The
shoemakers themselves have funded research studies that supposedly prove the
shoes make a real difference and deliver as promised, but again, vested
interest there.
So
I looked more into these shoes and the potential problems surrounding them
(aside from the price tag) and found a great many comments from podiatrists,
osteopaths, wearers, chiropractors, and others to suggest that they really
aren’t worth the money, considering the problems that crop up.
One
problem that everyone can agree upon is that because of the shoe’s unstable
nature, it is absolutely not recommended for people who experience vertigo
or dizziness,
or have balance problems. It can worsen the problems and make walking unsafe.
The
shoemakers themselves tout the shoe’s instability as the reason the show
‘works’ to get a wearer in better shape. It follows that adding instability to
the wardrobe of a vertigo sufferer is ill-advised.
Another
problem is that the shoes aggravate plantar fasciitis. This painful foot
condition generally requires the sufferer to carefully consider what they put
on their feet. Because many of the recommended shoes and orthotics can be very
expensive anyway, most experts say to stay away from them.
The
overriding concept everyone agreed upon is simply that no muscle is an island.
What you do to the feet will have consequences in the head. What you do to the
legs will have consequences in the back.
Remember
that old song that went something like, “the leg bone’s connected to the knee
bone?” Well, all of our body’s machination components are connected.
Interrupting the efficient working of one area of the musculoskeletal system
will more often than not cause problems elsewhere.
What
I found interesting, though, is people who loved the shoes found that wearing
them helped to alleviate back pain, especially if they were in a job that required long hours
standing or walking on hard, man-made surfaces such as concrete or linoleum.
It
makes sense considering that back pain sufferers find relief from therapy that gently works to
strengthen the lower back and also the fact that all that extra shoe sole
absorbs a ton of shock that would find its way into the lower back of someone
wearing a standard running or walking shoe.
So
what is the verdict…do we like them or hate them? I suppose it depends upon
what your goal is. If it’s fitness, I would offer that any walking routine will
help get you there, especially if you combine it with balance exercises,
stretching, proper diet, and proper amounts of un-tinkered-with water.
You
shouldn’t need a fancy-schmancy shoe to do that, especially if wearing it could
cause injury or other problems.
If
you have them and like what it does for your back than have at it. I would
rather see you investing in footwear than in the drug companies’ answers to
pain and inviting liver and kidney damage.
This post is from the
Vertigo and Dizziness Program, which was created by Christian Goodman. This is
an all-natural system that utilizes the power of exercises to permanently cure
your vertigo and dizziness. This will help to eliminate tension and improve
your blood flow and balance.
From this Vertigo
Relief Program, you will learn to strengthen your tongue, achieve whole-body
balance, relieve tension and enhance your overall well-being.
Antioxidant-rich foods
such as broccoli and oranges may combat
a common cause of vertigo
known as Meniere’s Disease, according to a research review published in the
American Journal of Otolaryngology.
In
this review, the authors note that the inner ear –the front-line of vertigo
symptoms- is especially prone to damage caused by oxidation.
They
note that a diet rich in antioxidants may help reduce
the damage to the inner air and help treat Meniere’s Disease.
They add that antioxidants may also reduce inflammation, another contributor to
vertigo.
However, the scientists note that
very
few research studies have been done to demonstrate the efficacy of antioxidants
for the treatment
of vertigo.
Eating
a heart-healthy
diet and exercising regularly are the basic tenets of cardiovascular disease reduction. According to a study published in the journal
Acta Neurol Taiwan, those same efforts may help combat vertigo
–a condition that afflicts nearly 10 percent of all adults at some point in
their lifetime.
The
study researchers investigated risk factors for heart disease –such as cholesterol levels and waist circumference—in a
group of 170 volunteers.
The
scientists found a clear link
between heart disease risk and the presence of vertigo.
They note that poor heart health may block the blood vessels connected to the
inner ear.
Little Known Vertigo
Cause and How to Improve Vertigo
Fast
Adding
to the mounting evidence of heart health to vertigo,
a new study conducted by Chinese scientist found that high levels of a heart
disease risk factors known as C-Reactive Protein was predictive of severe vertigo.
C-Reactive
Protein is a marker of inflammation and is largely influenced by diet and
lifestyle factors. This study shows that individuals with abnormally high
levels of this protein in their blood are more likely to be admitted to the
hospital for vertigo.
C-Reactive Protein levels can be reduced by exercising regularly and eating a
diet rich in fruits and vegetables.
Weight Loss May be
the Key to Improve Vertigo
Fast
Dropping
excess pounds may aid in vertigo
symptoms, a study from Taiwan’s Taipei Veterans General Hospital discovered.
In
this study of 170 volunteers it was found that obesity was closely linked to
symptoms of vertigo.
Their research also discovered that heart disease risk factors –such as high cholesterol levels—also aggravated vertigo
symptoms.
They
hypothesize that obesity and high cholesterol levels may impair the functioning
of areas of the brain responsible for balance and coordination, as shown by MRI
scans.
This post is from the
Vertigo and Dizziness Program, which was created by Christian Goodman. This is
an all-natural system that utilizes the power of exercises to permanently cure
your vertigo and dizziness. This will help to eliminate tension and improve your
blood flow and balance.
From this Vertigo
Relief Program, you will learn to strengthen your tongue, achieve whole-body
balance, relieve tension and enhance your overall well-being.
Even
if you suffer from both vertigo
and high blood pressure, you may not be aware there is a connection between
the two. You might write each one off as separate conditions that need to be
treated separately.
But
as with so many other conditions, a high percentage of people experiencing vertigo
regularly also have high blood pressure. And the fact is, long lasting hypertension very
often causes chronic vertigo, dizziness
and lightshades.
How?
That’s the subject of today’s feature post. To learn more read on here to find
out about the connection between vertigo
and high blood pressure.
You
see, vertigo
is not a subject that should be taken lightly. It’s the third most common
symptom in primary care and even more common among elderly. It’s also a
condition with apparently many different causes but no cure (at least from the
traditional medical system – more on natural solutions in a bit).
Vertigo is most often blamed
on some kind of dysfunction in the balance system. Either the the inner ear,
eyes or nerves are typical suspects. However, I have found that more often it’s
caused by lack of blood flow and oxygen delivery to the brain. This causes
lightshades, vertigo
and dizzy
feelings.
Our
vertigo
and dizziness
exercises have worked wonders to permanently cure vertigo by loosening up the muscles associated with balance,
which both fixes misalignment between the eyes and the inner ear as well as
increasing blood flow up to the brain.
High
blood pressure, however, also causes lack of blood delivery up to the brain. When the arteries leading up to
the head are constantly hit with high blood pressure, they harden and narrow
and less blood can be delivered through them. This is the reason why high blood
pressure increases the risk of stroke and heart attack.
So
in essence, vertigo
can be regarded as a big warning sign for stroke and heart attack as it’s an
indication that the arteries running up to the head have begun to harden and
blood flow is reduced.
You
may think that a small reduction of blood flow is not such a big deal but think
again. Although the brain only counts for about 2% of our body weight, it uses
20-40% of all oxygen we inhale. Even if we can live five minutes without
breathing, our brain continues to receive oxygen we still have in our lungs and
blood stream.
However,
within 10 seconds of cutting off oxygen delivery to the brain, we lose
consciousness. And brain damage begins to develop within seconds more. It’s the
most important “nutrition” our brain gets.
So
you can imagine there are serious consequences even if your brain is only
slightly deprived of oxygen. Studies have shown that mice that received 85% of
normal oxygen began to develop dementia symptoms within days. That’s how
Alzheimer’s (again condition mostly associated with aging) has been linked to
long-term lack of blood flow into the brain.
Another
warning sign is if you experience tension in the neck. Hardening of the arteries
and lack of blood flow leads to tension in the neck, jaw and other muscles
surrounding that area. People compensate by physically tilting their heads,
which leads to a misalignment between the eyes and the inner ear. This worsens vertigo
and dizziness.
What You Can Do If
You Have Vertigo and High Blood Pressure
The
good news is that new studies have shown that if you manage to lower your blood
pressure using natural methods, diet changes, lifestyle changes or our high blood pressure program, your arteries will begin
to soften up again, delivering more blood flow throughout the body.
Interestingly,
the same benefits do not seem to appear when using drugs.
Whether
or not you’ve high blood pressure in association with your vertigo, you should
definitely check out our vertigo and dizziness program.
And
if you do have high blood pressure, our high blood pressure program has helped
thousands of people to drop their blood pressure down to normal- usually within
a week. Learn more about this programhere…
This post is from the
Vertigo and Dizziness Program, which was created by Christian Goodman. This is
an all-natural system that utilizes the power of exercises to permanently cure
your vertigo and dizziness. This will help to eliminate tension and improve
your blood flow and balance.
From this Vertigo
Relief Program, you will learn to strengthen your tongue, achieve whole-body
balance, relieve tension and enhance your overall well-being.
Vertigo/Dizziness
are conditions that have long baffled the traditional medical system.
There
are surgeries and there are medications
but these invasive methods just don’t seem to provide any permanent
results other than side effects.
Recently,
however, more naturally focused researchers have discovered the underlying
cause for at least 20% of vertigo
cases – especially for elderly
patients.
Our
balance system is an extremely complicated and delicate function. It’s based on
interactions between the inner ear, the eyes, the position of the body and
more. Then the brain takes all this information and coordinates all our senses
and movements from this.
If
one small thing goes wrong you’ll feel dizzy and experience vertigo
in a second.
One
of the things that can go wrong is one of 1000 small rocks (made of calcium) in
the inner ear moving from the utricle houses (small are in the inner ear) into
a much bigger inner ear canal.
You
see, these rocks are supposed to move in just a small, isolated area and fire
neural signals as we move. When they move to the much bigger area, the signals
also become much bigger and we feel like our heads are being spun in circles – VERTIGO!
The
trick is to move those calcium stones from the inner ear canal to areas where
they don’t create neural signals and the immune system can clear them out. The
best way to do this is using a simple head moving technique.
In
the following video, physical therapists
Bob Schrupp and Brad Heineck demonstrate how to do this technique. For best
results, get a physical therapist to do it for you but as you can see, it’s so
simple that anyone can help you after watching this video a couple of times.
The
downside of this technique is that it requires you to sit up for 48 hours. It
also only works for about 20% of vertigo
cases (see test in the beginning of the video).
You
should feel a little bit better immediately after doing the technique (before
holding your head for 48 hours) so if that’s not the case, the moving stones
are probably not your problem.
The
good news is there are different kinds of exercises that help almost everyone
cure their vertigo.
They open up the inner ear, increase blood flow to the head and help with
balance between what the eyes and ears sense. And you can do these exercises
without anyone helping.
This post is from the
Vertigo and Dizziness Program, which was created by Christian Goodman. This is
an all-natural system that utilizes the power of exercises to permanently cure
your vertigo and dizziness. This will help to eliminate tension and improve
your blood flow and balance.
From this Vertigo
Relief Program, you will learn to strengthen your tongue, achieve whole-body
balance, relieve tension and enhance your overall well-being.
Exercise is nearly always
touted as one of the most effective ways to increase endurance and improve overall health.
But
the type of exercises performed can make an
even bigger difference for the elderly and their risk of falling. In other
words, it can help to reducevertigo falls
This
is especially true for those suffering vertigo and dizziness.
Australian
researchers recently launched a yearlong study which involved individuals at or
over the age of 69 with a history of falling down in the previous year.
The
researchers taught the elderly exercises they call
“Lifestyle-integrated
Functional Exercise”, which helped people work on their balance while doing
daily tasks such as standing up, stepping over objects and walking.
Then,
two comparison groups were included. One was given a structured exercise
program including ankle weights and instructed to complete the exercises three
times per week. The other group was given gentle “sham” exercises.
The
result? Falls were reduced by more than 30% for the “Lifestyle-integrated
Functional Exercise” compared to the two other groups.
Not
only that, but they also reported improved quality of life with improved
participation in activities of daily living.
Watch
these 3 Videos below Here to Get Some Ideas on How to ReduceVertigo Falls:
This post is from the
Vertigo and Dizziness Program, which was created by Christian Goodman. This is
an all-natural system that utilizes the power of exercises to permanently cure
your vertigo and dizziness. This will help to eliminate tension and improve your
blood flow and balance.
From this Vertigo
Relief Program, you will learn to strengthen your tongue, achieve whole-body
balance, relieve tension and enhance your overall well-being.
