The truth about exercise

At the New Year we’re always looking for good resolutions.  How about a book that helps you and your family?  An exciting new book is out about exercise, by the noted vertigo expert and famed neurologist, Dr. Robert Baloh.  He has researched vertigo for over 50 years and saw thousands of patients in his practiceContinue reading “The truth about exercise”

Ask the Doctor: BPPV

As a scientist and an engineer I couldn’t grasp how this condition I have is so… analog. Everyone just says “Oh a crystal got into your vestibular system”. And I think, “why is it so much worse some days than others?” How can I feel 95% ok like I do now with no real lastingContinue reading “Ask the Doctor: BPPV”

How is Meniere’s disease treated?

There are three main ways to treat Meniere’s disease:  treating the hydrops problem, reducing vascular risk factors, and if all else fails, shutting down the problem ear.  The first step to take is to eliminate all of your vascular risk factors.  If you can’t control these, you will usually keep having spells, and you willContinue reading “How is Meniere’s disease treated?”