A small study found that taking Vitamin B and Zinc the day before drinking resulted in less severe hangovers. Another small study found nashi pear juice consumed before drinking lowered blood alcohol levels. These effects were also small. A study of 25 men found those who drank red ginseng extract after alcohol felt better than those who just drank water. And caffeine was shown to reduce headaches associated with alcohol consumption. In rats..

The frustrating thing about chronic pain is that it bypasses the usual check points. The nervous system has got so used to sending pain messages that it has become a habit. To rewire the brain we need to pay attention, use imagery and get creative.

since I’ve started incorporating balance, gaze and vestibular training into my classes my students are telling me that they are better equipped to prevent falls. This blog post is for someone who occasionally gets dizzy spells that have been ruled out as anything serious by a doctor.