Category: Dizziness
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Why Am I Dizzy? Common Causes of Dizziness in Women
Have you ever stood up too quickly and your room spin around, or have a moment of unsteadiness for what felt like no apparent reason? If you’re a woman who’s dizzy, you’re not alone. While dizziness can be scary at any age, the causes of dizziness in women can be uniquely connected to your bodies’…
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Finding Balance Again: Lora’s Journey With Chronic Dizziness
For years, Lora lived with an overwhelming mix of chronic vestibular migraine, POTS, and PPPD. Each day felt like an uphill battle. Her migraine threshold was so low that the smallest trigger could set off an attack. Dizziness followed her everywhere: turning her head, lying down, even small movements left her off balance. She tried…
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Chikungunya: This Virus and Its Connection to Long-Term Dizziness
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a travel advisory due to an outbreak of Chikungunya, a mosquito-borne virus that has been detected in the city of Foshan and surrounding areas. Chikungunya is spread by infected mosquitoes and typically causes fever, joint pain, muscle aches, and fatigue. While most people recover within a…
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Health Coaching Highly Effective for Chronic Pain Relief
For the millions of Americans, including many based in Florida living with high-impact chronic pain, a new study offers hope, and it doesn’t come in a pill bottle. According to a clinical trial recently published by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Network, individuals with chronic musculoskeletal pain experienced significant relief through behavioral…
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Steps 2 Balance: Taking a Step Toward Balance, Together
Life’s journey is often described as a walk, and for good reason. We take steps forward, navigate uneven paths, and sometimes, we might just feel a little unsteady on our feet. If you’ve experienced the unsettling sensation of dizziness or imbalance, you know how easily it can shake your confidence and dim your outlook. It’s…
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The Best Health Decision You Haven’t Made Yet: Why Health Coaching Works
For millions of people managing their health or chronic illnesses, navigating the healthcare system can feel overwhelming. You may leave your doctor’s office with a treatment plan, prescriptions, and follow-up appointments, but often, the most important piece, the day-to-day implementation is left up to you. Many struggle with making sustainable lifestyle changes, managing stress, and…
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Spring is Here —And So is Seasonal Allergies and Dizziness!
Spring is a time of renewal. Warmer days, longer evenings, and the return of nature’s vibrant colors. But for many, seasonal allergies mean sneezing, congestion, and, for those with vestibular disorders or migraines, an increase in dizzy spells and head pain. If you’ve ever felt unusually off-balance or foggy this time of year, you’re not…
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Your Gut Could Be Making You Dizzy, Anxious, and Miserable—Here’s Why
The Link Between Gut Health and Vestibular Issues A study of recent years uncovered a surprising connection between gut health and dizziness, anxiety, and migraines. Scientists found that when the inner ear’s balance system is disrupted, it can lead to changes in gut bacteria. These shifts in gut health may contribute to anxiety and other…
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So You’re Feeling Dizzy—What Could It Mean?
One morning in December 2020, my life changed forever. I woke up feeling dizzy, disoriented, and unsure of what was happening to me. At first, I brushed it off as dehydration or a bad night’s sleep, but as the days turned into weeks, the dizziness persisted. I was eventually diagnosed with vestibular migraine an invisible…