September 7, 2012

Vertigo

The human body has three organs that assist in locating your location in space: Your eyes see the horizon, Your feet feel the effects of gravity on your body, and Your inner ear organs can detect your location in three-dimensions…


September 7, 2012

Skin Lesions

A variety of skin lesions can be the cause, though timely evaluation by a physician is important as this can be a sign for skin cancer. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, and on the face it…


September 7, 2012

Labyrinthitis

Labyrinthitis is a disorder associated with inflammation of the inner ear. The labyrinth is a fluid-filled compartment that consists of the cochlea and the vestibular organs. The cochlea is the hearing organ and the vestibular organs are responsible for balance…


February 22, 2011

Home Epley Maneuver

The Epley maneuver can be done at home. We often recommend the home Epley to our patients who have a clear diagnosis. This procedure seems to be even more effective than the in-office procedure, perhaps because it is repeated every…


June 17, 2010

Ear Wax

  Insight into the proper care of the ears Why does the body produce earwax? What is the recommended method of ear cleaning? When should a doctor be consulted? and more… Good intentions to keep ears clean may be risking…


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