Lifestyle & Recovery
Why You Still Feel Dizzy Months After a Concussion: Hidden Vestibular Damage
Dizziness after concussion may last months in some people. Here is why it can linger, the possible sources, what testing checks, and when to get evaluated.
Best Daily Habits to Protect Your Brain as You Age
Best Daily Habits to Protect Your Brain as You Age: Neurologist’s Checklist
As a neurologist, I’ve spent years studying the intricate ...
Breathing Exercises for Dizziness, Anxiety, and Brain Fog
Breathing Exercises for Dizziness, Anxiety, and Brain Fog: A Step-by-Step Guide
I, Dr. Alireza Chizari, DC, DACNB, want to answer the ...
Can Chocolate Trigger Headaches or Dizziness?
Can chocolate cause headaches? Controlled trials say usually not. The craving is often the migraine starting, not the trigger. How to test your own pattern properly.
Return to school plan after concussion
If you are a student or a parent trying to figure out a return to school plan after concussion, you are probably juggling two fears at ...
POTS and Heat Intolerance: Why Summer Feels Hard
Heat makes POTS worse by widening blood vessels and cutting circulating volume. Learn the mechanism, hot weather patterns, red flags, and when to get evaluated.
POTS Fatigue: Why It Feels So Heavy & What Helps
Yes, POTS can cause fatigue, and if you sleep for hours and still wake up drained, that is a recognized part of the condition with several drivers that a careful evaluation can sort out.
POTS Symptoms Checklist: What’s Normal vs Not
If you are living with POTS symptoms, it can be hard to know what is “part of the condition” and what is a sign you should take more se...
POTS and Nausea: The Gut-Brain Connection Explained
POTS nausea and vomiting can follow standing or meals. Dr. Chizari explains when vomiting may be POTS-related, what else to check, and which signs are urgent.
Shortness of Breath in POTS (Air Hunger): What It Is and What Causes It
Air hunger in POTS is the symptom most often dismissed as anxiety. Why brain blood flow drops before the overbreathing starts, and what actually helps.