Dizziness is the sensation that everything around the sufferer is spinning, or that the brain is moving within the skull. In severe cases the sufferer may lose his or her balance and fall to the ground.
Dizziness can be caused by a fault in the inner ear’s balancing mechanism, or it may be due to a neurological disturbance. It can also be brought on by travel sickness, hyperventilation, anxiety, alcohol, drugs, and standing up suddenly from a sitting or lying position (postural hypotension). Postural hypotension is more common in the elderly and in people taking antihypertensive (high blood pressure) drugs.
Symptoms
• spinning sensation
• cold sweats
• nausea
• vomiting
• pallor
TREATMENT
Ayurveda
Add the juice of a lime or lemon to half a glass of soda water and sip in small doses.
Chinese Herbalism
Fresh ginger, cinnamon, and peppermint may help. Mulberry can be used to nourish the blood.
Herbalism
Small sips of fresh ginger tea, made with root ginger, will help to ease the symptoms. Teas of rock rose flowers or wild rose flowers, with a little honey, will be helpful.
Homeopathy
Gelsemium, for dizziness accompanied by a fit of trembling. Nux vom., for when symptoms are made worse by flickering lights. Calcarea, when symptoms become worse after looking up. Borax, for symptoms made worse by downward motion. Conium, when you feel worse lying down.
Flower Essences
If dizziness is associated with panic, stress, or anxiety, Emergency Essence or Rescue Remedy will be calming and restorative; take as required.
Vitamins and Minerals
Take vitamins B2 and B3, and extra salt if you are sweating a great deal.
CAUTION
Severe or prolonged dizziness should be reported to your physician.
Monday, 13 January 2014
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