The Cranial nerve is also referred to as the Vagus Nerve. The Latin word Vagus means wandering. This nerve is named because it originates in the medulla part of the brain stem, then winds through the body. Networking the brain with the stomach and digestive system, heart, spleen, intestines, liver, and kidneys, the lungs, The […]
It might be hard to believe, but the foods you eat can play a significant role in your spinal health. Suppose you've been experiencing spinal problems lately. In that case, getting on track with the proper diet is probably the next step to feeling your best. Specific food is packed with what your body needs […]
Do you sit at work all day for your job? If so, you’re part of the 86% of American workers who are sitting up to 13 hours a day. At the same time, we know that human bodies were designed for the near-constant activity of our hunter-gatherer ancestors, and there was nothing equivalent to the […]
Sciatica is a term used to describe nerve pain that is caused by irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve. As many as 40% of people experience sciatica at some point in their lives, and the likelihood increases with age. A person experiencing sciatica feels pain radiating along the path of the sciatic nerve from […]
Googling “Why can’t I sleep” in the middle of the night? We’ve all been there at one time or another. You’re tossing and turning, your mind is racing, and you just can’t quite let go and ease into blessed, life-giving, necessary sleep. Whether your sleeplessness is brought on suddenly by a new stressor in your […]
How is Atlas Orthogonal chiropractic treatment different from traditional chiropractic treatment? Training and Credentials Atlas Orthogonal chiropractic is not a part of the core curriculum at most chiropractor colleges, but it does exist as an entirely separate specialty that requires students or established doctors to learn and develop competencies outside of basic chiropractic education. Dr. […]
You just crashed your car. Your mind is racing, your heart pounding. Am I injured? Are other people in my car or the other car injured? How badly is my car damaged? Are we in danger of being hit by oncoming traffic? Should I get out? Where’s my phone? What am I supposed to do […]
Chiropractic for Dogs If you’ve ever visited our office in Asheville, you’ve probably been greeted by our friendly office mascot, Jamaal. Jamaal is a happy and thriving yellow lab mix who loves to help make patients feel at home. While he’s able to function normally in most respects, he only has one working eye. This […]
In the 1958 Hitchcock film of the same name, vertigo is defined as, “A feeling of dizziness...a swimming in the head...figuratively a state in which all things seem to be engulfed by a whirlpool of terror.”
While the film definition is a bit dramatic, vertigo is generally described as a sensation that the world is spinning, tilting, or swaying. It can be accompanied by many related symptoms, such as lightheadedness, motion sickness, and problems with balance.
Many people start their day with some level of brain fog. Those who depend on a morning cup of coffee or tea know the feeling of cloudiness that precedes their caffeine consumption--and how much clearer they feel afterward. However, for some people, the feeling of brain fog continues throughout the day and never really lets […]
