Rue & Primavera January 2018

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Dizziness

A loss of balance or unsteadiness

Vertigo affects millions of people in the United States. Those who suffer from it experience disturbing, nauseating sensations that make even simple acts like getting out of bed extremely uncomfortable. Worse still, vertigo throws off your body’s natural sense of balance, increasing your risk of falling while performing basic activities. How can you tell if you or a loved one suffers from this common condition, and more importantly, what can you do to fight it? What Causes Vertigo? The most common form of vertigo is caused by damage or decay in the inner ear. Specifically, bits of calcium can break off within the closed circuit of the vestibular system, the part of the ear that helps control balance and eye movements. Trauma can cause this breakage to occur, but so can aging. As the head moves, these loose bits of calcium roll around, stimulating the nerves our bodies use for balance. These false signals confuse the brain, producing a host of unpleasant sensations. What Are the Symptoms? The symptoms of vertigo are most apparent while moving, especially when shifting between standing and lying down. If you frequently experience any of the following symptoms after shifting positions, you may have a form of vertigo:

Vertigo: You Don’t Have to Live With It

A sense that you or your surroundings are spinning or moving

Nausea

Vomiting

Because of the difficulties of living an active life with these sensations, secondary symptoms, like anxiety or depression, are common. What Can Be Done? Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy, or VRT, has been proven to help treat vertigo. This specialized form of physical therapy takes a holistic approach that addresses both the symptoms and the root cause of vertigo. Through a series of exercises, mind and body are trained to compensate for the vestibular damage. At first, this can make the symptoms feel much worse. But through expert training, patients soon develop far greater control and feel improvement on all fronts. If you or a loved one suffers from vertigo or other vestibular disorders, please reach out to us. We can give you an assessment and the tools you need to stop the spinning, headaches, falling, or dizziness.

SUDOKU

Pistachio Goji BERRYGRANOLA Want to spruce up your morning yogurt? Top it with this tasty granola. Even better, swap out the dairy for coconut yogurt and enjoy your vegan breakfast.

1 cup rolled oats

½ teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon coconut oil

3 tablespoons maple syrup

⅓ cup pistachios, chopped

¼ cup coconut flakes

1 teaspoon cinnamon

⅓ cup goji berries

1. Heat a large skillet over low heat. Add oats in a thin layer and toast for 1–2 minutes. Add coconut oil and salt, then stir. Continue toasting for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally. 2. Add maple syrup 1 tablespoon at a time; stir to coat. 3. Once oats are toasted, add pistachios, coconut flakes, and cinnamon. Cook slowly until pistachios and coconut flakes are toasted but not burned, about 5 minutes. 4. Remove from pan and stir in goji berries. 5. Let cool and enjoy as a snack or on top of your yogurt!

Recipe inspired by LoveAndLemons.com.

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