Can TMJ or Bruxism Cause Headaches? How Jaw Problems Cause Facial Pain
If you wake up with temple pain, feel tightness in your jaw during the day, or deal with recurring headaches that seem to come with facial tension, the problem may not be where you think. Sometimes the source is the jaw. Temporomandibular disorders, often called TMJ disorders or TMD, can affect the jaw joints, the […]
Complete Patients Guide to Asthma and Allergy
Asthma and allergies are common conditions that affect millions of people worldwide. If you have asthma or allergies, it’s important to understand what these conditions are, their causes, and how to manage them. In this complete guide to facts of asthma and allergies for patients, we’ll cover everything you need to know about these conditions. […]
Unraveling the Mystery of Tension Headaches
Do tension headaches or stress headaches plague you? Do they stop you from living life to its fullest or limit your ability to concentrate and be productive? If so, you’re not alone. An estimated 20% of the adult population (1.4 Billion people) suffers from tension headaches regularly, yet the cause remains largely unresolved. Through this […]
Overlap Syndrome: Where Sleep Apnea and COPD Meet
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are very common conditions. Prevalence of both COPD and OSA in adults over 40 is thought to be between 5 and 10%. Chances of a patient suffering from both conditions is relatively high – roughly 1 in 200 adults over 40. Both OSA and COPD […]
Why Sleep Apnea Is Dangerous: Signs, Risks, and Treatment
Sleep apnea is more than loud snoring. Learn the warning signs, health risks, and treatment options that can help protect your sleep, energy, and long-term health.
Simple Tips to Avoid Chronic Daily Headaches
Chronic headache and jaw pain are common ailments that can have a serious impact on our daily lives. While there are many causes for these types of severe pain events, there are also some simple measures we can take to help reduce or even eliminate them. In this blog post, we’ll go over some effective […]
Surgery for Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Patients Guide
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a fairly common sleep disorder that can have serious consequences if left untreated. If you’ve been diagnosed with sleep apnea, you may be considering surgery as a treatment option. This guide will provide you with information you should know about surgery for sleep apnea, from the different types of procedures […]
Taking Back Control: Understanding the Mind-Body Link to Tackle Headaches and Migraines
Migraine and headache are common complaints among women of all ages. Migraine was found to be the second most prevalent chronic condition after lower back pain by one 2016 study. A migraine attack can be debilitating, causing pain, fatigue, nausea, and light sensitivity. The good news is that there is hope for overcoming these symptoms […]
Long COVID With COPD or Asthma: Symptoms, Sleep Problems, and How to Cope
Prevalence of Long COVID is not well know however, A study in the United Kingdom found that approximately 10% of individuals who had COVID-19 experienced ongoing symptoms for at least 12 weeks after the initial infection.
Other studies have suggested that the prevalence may be even higher, with some estimates as high as 40%.
Migraine – Symptoms, Triggers and Treatments
Experts estimate that nearly half of the adult population experiences headache disorders and 12% of Americans get migraine headaches. Women are about three times more likely than men to experience migraine headaches. There are several possible triggers for migraines, including stress, hormonal changes, certain foods or drinks, and environmental factors like noise and bright or […]