Dizziness is a feeling of spinning and lightheadedness that limits a person’s normal activities and affects their health. Vertigo is a very common condition and almost everyone has experienced it.
Some home remedies that can help you relieve the symptoms of dizziness:
1. Epley’s maneuver
The Epley’s maneuver or Canalith’s change of position is a strategy that has been proven to be effective for people suffering from dizziness.
The procedure involves the following steps:
- The person should sit upright on a flat surface with a pillow behind their back and their legs straight.
- Now tilt their head 45 degrees to the right, tilt their head, rest their head on the pillow and hold this position for a few seconds.
- Gently turn their head 90 degrees to the left, without raising their neck for 30 seconds.
- Now turn their head and entire body to the right, looking down for 30 seconds.
- Gently sit up but then remain in the sitting position for a few minutes.
- Remember that if the dizziness starts on the right side of your right ear, you need to practice in the opposite direction.
2. Ginkgo
Ginkgo is a time-tested Chinese herb that helps relieve symptoms associated with vertigo. Evidence has shown that this herb is as effective as the drug betahistine in controlling vertigo. It works by stimulating blood flow to the brain, thereby reducing dizziness and balance problems.
3. Ginger Tea
Ginger root can reduce the effects of vertigo much better than manual repositioning techniques. Steep ginger root in a cup of boiling water for 5 minutes and drink this tea twice a day to relieve dizziness, nausea, and other symptoms associated with vertigo.
4. Almonds
The nutritional treasure trove of almonds, including vitamins A, B and E, protein and healthy fatty acids, helps stimulate brain health and function, thereby controlling symptoms of dizziness.
5. Essential Oils
Essential oils are great for relieving symptoms of dizziness, including nausea, headaches and vertigo. Peppermint, ginger, lavender and lemon essential oils have healing properties when inhaled through a vaporizer or diluted with a carrier oil and can be applied topically to the neck, chest and temples to relieve symptoms of dizziness.
6. Acupressure
Acupressure is the practice of pressing on specific points on the body to relieve pain, promote mental relaxation and restore balance. This technique can effectively relieve symptoms of dizziness and improve overall health.
7. Balance Exercises
Balance exercises are another useful way to improve the function of your vestibular system, increase stability, and reduce the frequency and severity of vertigo attacks. Performing these exercises can improve your coordination, body posture, and the strength of the muscles that contribute to your balance. It is important to start these exercises cautiously and gradually increase the intensity and duration as your balance improves.
