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5 Simple Tips To Stop Dizziness

September 2nd, 2011 No comments

Being dizzy is one of the worst symptoms that you can ever feel. Dizziness can make you uncomfortable, sick and even suicidal. But worry no more! Here are 5 simple tips to stop dizziness.

 

1. Sit in a dark room

 

The best thing you should do if you feel dizzy is to sit down in a dark room. Bright light or unpredictable light patterns can aggravate dizziness symptoms. The dark room will also decrease the sensitivity of the nervous system which in turn reduces dizziness.

 

2. Wear ear plugs

 

Noise is a contributing factor to dizziness. Noise can sensitise dizziness and can make it far worse. The simple solution to this is to wear ear plugs. Ear plugs help to block any noise out and hence reduces any dizzy spells.

 

3. Wear balance bracelets

 

Balance bracelets are the new homeopathic phenomenon which helps to reduce your dizzy spells and also improve your balance. Designed by top homeopathic and chiropractic physicians, they are known to help nausea, dizzy spells and headaches.

 

4. Avoid hot temperature

 

Heat increases nausea and dizziness. Keep yourself cool as much as you can to avoid reproducing wooziness and vertigo.

 

5. Bite on something hard

 

Biting on something like a piece of wood in your mouth can reduce any dizzy spells. This reduces dizzy spells as this triggers a reflex in the brain stem to reduce sensitivity in the balance cortex. This is an ancient primitive reflex in preparation for a nervous situation. For instance, if you ever felt nervous, you will bite your teeth. This will dampen your vertigo reflexes.

 

 

 

 

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What Causes Dizziness? Always Dizzy? Here’s Why

August 29th, 2011 No comments

There are many different reasons for what causes dizziness, but if you are always dizzy and want to know why, then here are 3 common causes of and their medical names. Keep in mind that there are numerous causes and that the most important thing is that you find out the unique reason for why you are having this symptom. Many times it can actually be a result of food intolerance or blood sugar imbalances you aren’t aware of!

Vertigo

This is dizziness with a spinning sensation, as though you have been sitting on fast moving merry go round for a long time. Even though you are standing in one spot, the world feels like it is spinning very fast. You will feel very unsteady and may feel nauseous, or perhaps even vomit. Lying down often helps to alleviate this feeling. This is most commonly caused by a problem with the inner ear which in turn affects your balance.

Feeling faint or syncope

This is the feeling of being light headed, or feeling that you may pass out. It often occurs when standing up. There can be many different reasons for what causes this type of dizziness, such as anaemia, certain medications, anxiety or low blood sugar levels.

Balance problems or non-vertigo non-syncope

This occurs when there is no spinning and you don’t feel light headed or like you may faint. Being unsteady on your feet can have many reasons why it may cause you to feel always dizzy, including brain disorders, alcohol or drug use, illnesses or general fraility.

Most of these causes can be treated by your doctor with relative ease. But it is essential to find out the personal reason for what causes dizziness and why you are always dizzy.

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Why Do I Feel Dizzy? – 3 Common Causes

May 27th, 2011 No comments

Many people often ask why do I feel dizzy. It is a nasty sensation which can have many causes. Of course, alcohol and certain drugs can be a common reason for this condition, but there are other medical reasons which may need to be looked into by a medical professional. Here are 3 of the most common ones.

Feeling faint

Fainting is also known as syncope. It is a feeling of light headedness and you may feel as though you are about to pass out. In serious cases you can actually faint (lose consciousness) for a brief period of time and if this happens, other problems can occur if you hit the ground or fall on something. It often occurs if you stand up too fast. There are multiple reasons for this happening, including problems with blood pressure, anaemia or low blood sugar levels and can be a common cause for why you feel dizzy.

Vertigo

This is when you feel like you are spinning around, even though you are standing still. It makes you feel extremely unsteady and nauseous, you may even vomit. Lying down can help to alleviate the feeling. Vertigo is normally caused by certain types of conditions with the inner ear. The inner ear is responsible for the body’s balance so any upset here can be a cause for dizziness.

Balance problems or non-vertigo non-syncope

This is the medical term when you have balance problems that don’t fall into the 2 above categories. A general unsteadiness can have many causes, such as brain disorders, illnesses or generally becoming more frail

Feeling dizzy is a common reason for people to visit their doctor. It is not a nice condition to suffer from and medical advice is often needed to determine the answer to your question ‘why do I feel dizzy?’

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Coping With Dizzy Spells

December 28th, 2010 No comments

Several factors can cause dizziness. Basically, there are three main causes and these are problems with the inner ear, the eyes, or the brain. About 80% of cases are caused by the inner ear. The movement of the head causing a ‘floaty’ feeling is likely a symptom of BPPV or Benign Paroxismal Positional Vertigo.

This is brought about by the malfunction of the sensory cells inside the middle ear which gives us a sense of balance. These cells are hair-like in form are found in the base of three circular canals filled with fluid.

These canals are oriented 90-degrees from each other and correspond to X,Y, and Z axes. Tilting our head to the right, for example, causes the fluid in the X axis to move along the canals. As the fluid moves, the hair cells sway towards the direction of the motion. This tells the brain that the body, or at least the head, is tilting to the right and braces itself accordingly. This system coordinates with the visual system, so when we move our head to the right, the eyes expect to see things at the right side and look to the right.

Imagine a condition where the hair cells do not move but the body is tilting to the right. The eyes do not expect any movement but experience motion. The brain becomes confused and cannot process the environment. The lack of coordination makes one dizzy and sometimes nauseated. Hair cells do not move if the fluid contains “otoliths”. Since the debris may occlude the canals, fluid can’t move and hair cells can’t sway.

The solution here is for one to move the debris by positioning the body in certain angles. These maneuvers promote the movement of fluid and hair cells. Do these simple exercise at home:

Position 1: Look forward while seated.
Position 2: Lay on your side with head tilting up and eyes looking up. Stay in position for 3 minutes.
Position 3: Swing to the opposite side and repeat.
Position 4: Go back to the seated position and stay for 3 minutes. Repeat the whole exercise 3-5 times and do these twice a day.

After the exercises, it is recommended that for at least two days, the patient remains in a reclined position when sleeping. In most cases one to two weeks of practicing these exercises will cure the dizziness. They should stay away from salty and fatty foods, MSG, and food preservatives. Those with BPPV are encouraged to ambulate to further stimulate the hair cells. With constant stimulation, the body will be able to adapt the situation and re-orient itself to the surroundings. With all senses in sync, vertigo and other symptoms will subside.

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Vertigo has been troubling me for 3 weeks

August 26th, 2010 No comments

Vertigo. . I woke up in the middle of the night and it was like someone had placed me on a merry-go-round. I had an acute viral vestibulitis. My inner ear had become inflamed, and it was affecting my balance.

I couldn’t walk. I still can’t roll over in bed without getting a very strange sense of disorientation.

Illness is funny. When you feel well, you don’t think about being sick. Yet, once you are afflicted by something your whole perspective shifts.

You develop more empathy and compassion for people. You cherish life more.

The recent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has made me very conscious of the precariousness of our existence.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/04/30/louisiana-oil-spill-2010_n_558287.html

“Life is short, sweet for certain”- Dave Matthews Band.

We think we will live forever. Yet, when we become ill we have to reassess our lives. Have you reassessed your health lately? Have you thought about how the sweetness of life?

Here’s an idea:

Get up 30 minutes early once this week
Sit quietly and focus on your breathing- in an out, in and out
Bring your attention to your heart and just listen
Give thanks for everything good in your life.

It could be the best time you spend this week – a moment for returning to the heart.

If we can learn to live more from the heart and touch into the wisdom that our heart has to offer, we’ll feel better.

We will also be healthier.

“jack”

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