- Headaches / Migraines
A headache comes in all varieties and sizes but it is mainly defined as pain in the region of the head or neck. A migraine is a more serious headache that not only possesses a deep, pulsing discomfort but may also affect the vision, smell, hearing and induce nausea. Some other headaches can be described as sinus, cluster, tension and orbital (in an around the eyes)…Learn More - Stroke / Paralysis
A stroke is when the blood supply to the brain is impeded or there is a blood vessel that bursts in the brain flooding the spaces between the brain cells. When blood flow is interrupted the brain cells die, when a vessel bursts brain cells inadvertently become damaged and also die. Symptoms of a stroke can begin slowly and then, eventually wreak havoc. These would include numbness weakness and paralysis often on one side of the body; confusion; trouble speaking and blurred vision…Learn More - Post-operative Pain
Post-operative pain has a wide variety of symptoms including inflammation, bleeding, nausea, scar tissue and immobility. In addition, strong medications are often prescribed to dull such pain as well as relax muscles and reduce inflammation. Post-operative pain can start as early as anesthetic withdrawal in the recovery room or present symptoms a day after surgery. Either way it can be a challenging path…Learn More - Bladder Dysfunction
Bladder dysfunction which is also known as voiding dysfunction is characterized as an abnormality of the filling and emptying of the bladder. This can be caused by muscle weakness in the bladder wall, pelvic floor or sphincter muscles which control the starting and stopping of urine flow. Neurological impairment, prostate abnormality and medication side effects can also contribute to this condition. Symptoms include: strong urination urges, repeated urination, weak stream, incomplete emptying and frequent UTI’s…Learn More - Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis is a debilitating autoimmune disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. Although it can present at any age and to any gender, most affected are women between twenty and forty years old. The disease attacks and destroys the myelin sheath covering nerve cells thus disrupting or stopping nerve impulses. Many parts of the body become afflicted creating symptoms that cause extreme muscle weakness, loss of balance, vision failure and more…Learn More
