Natural herbal & homeopathic remedies useful in Vertigo (benign positional paroxysmal vertigo (BPPV) & non-BPPV)

Vertigo
HEALTH HERBS & NUTRITION - REMEDIES - BRAIN AND NERVOUS SYSTEM - vertigo

· General Description

· Symptoms

· Causes

· Herbal & Homeopathic Remedies

· Helpful Dietary Habits

· Dos and Don'ts

Natural herbal & homeopathic products for Vertigo (benign positional paroxysmal vertigo (BPPV))

General description & overview of Vertigo (benign positional paroxysmal vertigo (BPPV))

When you feel that the room is spinning around you, or in other words you sense that the objects around you are whirling horizontally or vertically, you have vertigo. In effect, one might feel that he himself is in an irregular whirling motion of some sort.

Vertigo is a disease which is often incorrectly confused with dizziness. It is actually related to problems in the inner ear, where the balance centers are located, although this is not the only reason.

Usually, vertigo clears on its own without any treatment. It may otherwise go within weeks or months with treatment, or it may continue for years.

Natural remedies such as herbal & homeopathic ones have been found to be extremely effective in alleviating the symptoms of dizziness and nausea associated with vertigo and restoring the balance in ears.

It may also be symptomatic of some other serious conditions such as Ménière’s disease or multiple sclerosis, in which case, there is need for their own set of treatments.

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Symptoms of Vertigo (benign positional paroxysmal vertigo (BPPV))

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Unsteadiness following any sideways movement of the head, especially turning of the head and also sudden vertical movement like lifting from the pillow. This type of vertigo is known as benign positional paroxysmal vertigo (BPPV)

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Lightheadness and losing sense of balance and even falling down

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Nausea and vomiting

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Rumbling noises inside the ears and head

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Fluctuating and impaired hearing

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Breaking out in a sweat

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Feeling of sudden fatigue

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Causes of Vertigo (benign positional paroxysmal vertigo (BPPV))

Causes of benign positional paroxysmal vertigo (BPPV) are:

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Certain viral infections such as influenza

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A previous head injury

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After effects of some medications

Causes of non-BPPV types are:

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Infections of ear

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Diseases like Ménière’s disease, multiple sclerosis, atherosclerosis, sinusitis, panic attacks, migraine headaches, and problems with metabolism, such as hypothyroidism, high blood triglycerides, diabetes, and hypoglycemia.

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Decreased blood flow to certain areas of the brain due to any reason

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A spinning fairground ride

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Watching a film with too much special effects including loud sound

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Watching TV with fast moving objects (including special effects) in a dim lit room

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Herbal & homeopathic remedies useful in Vertigo (benign positional paroxysmal vertigo (BPPV))

Medications such as Benadryl or Valium may either be taken orally, with a skin patch or given through an IV. If vertigo is caused as a result of a bacterial infection of the middle ear, antibiotics may be administered. More severe episodes of vertigo may also require surgery.

Natural remedies provide excellent symptomatic relief for dizziness and nausea associated with vertigo and improve inner ear balance. Herbal remedies containing homeopathic ingredients may be taken at the first sign of symptoms and are safe to use for people of all ages.

Homeopathic ingredients such as Cocculus indicus, Lobelia inflata and Gelsemium have proven to highly effective in relieving the symptoms of dizziness, weakness, fainting, fatigue, headaches and emotional upsets. In addition, Bryonia alba may be beneficial for headaches, and for individuals who perspire where the slightest movement may be disturbing.

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Gelsemium (30C) is native to North and Central America, and can be found in coastal regions in moist woodlands from Virginia to Mexico. The root of the plant has been used since the days of the early settlers in America to address fever. This remedy typically suits those who tend to become sedentary, preferring to move as little as possible. It can be used to address headaches (accompanied by fatigue) and disorientation. Symptoms tend to worsen in late winter and spring, or emotional upsets (such as exams or deadlines).

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Bryonia alba (30C) is highly suitable for people who respect their bodies and the environment when they feel healthy. Physical symptoms of conditions that can benefit from Bryonia include situations where the slightest movement is distressing, when headaches are present, and when an individual perspires excessively.

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Lobelia inflata (30C) is best suited to those who suffer with faintness, dizziness, and weakness. In the 19th century, American physicians prescribed lobelia to induce vomiting to remove toxins from the body.

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Cocculus C30 is a homeopathic remedy well known for its ability to relieve travel sickness, vertigo, nausea and vomiting. It is particularly helpful when problems are made worse after getting cold, and from not getting enough sleep.

The homeopathic medicine VERTIFREE is the best selling natural vertigo remedy today, owing to the simple yet effective formula it is based upon. It is manufactured in an FDA and GMP registered pharmaceutical facility under the supervision of qualified homeopaths and responsible pharmacists. Individual ingredients are listed in the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States (HPUS).

Herbal & homeopathic products recommended in Vertigo (benign positional paroxysmal vertigo (BPPV))

VertiFree

Homeopathic remedy temporarily supports inner ear balance; relieves dizziness and nausea.

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Helpful dietary recommendations in Vertigo (benign positional paroxysmal vertigo (BPPV))

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Not too many researches have been made regarding effect of diet on vertigo and it is believed that diet in itself doesn’t play that important a role in treating it. Still, some vitamin supplements are supposed to alleviate vertigo symptoms. Chronic vertigo sufferers can incorporate these dietary changes along with natural herbal & homeopathic remedies as discussed above.

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If your suffering is due to any of the diseases which are probable causes for vertigo, as stated above, then their respective dietary management shall definitely help you. It is primarily up to your doctor to diagnose the exact cause of your vertigo and suggest dietary changes if required, and secondly the onus is on you to see for yourself, what dietary changes or, in some cases like migraine, elimination of foods therapy does to you.

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Vitamin B6 has been seen to reduce vertigo symptoms in quite a few people. This master vitamin that is so very important to strengthen immunity and produce antibodies is found in chicken, beef, fish, bananas, beans, nuts, whole grains, avocados, walnuts, fortified breakfast cereals, potato, lentil, liver and turkey.

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Vinpocetine, a chemical has shown tremendous beneficial effects on the signs and symptoms of vertigo. It is synthesized from vincamine, an indole alkaloid which has tremendous ability to stimulate blood circulation in the brain and is a key constituent of the herb lesser periwinkle (vinca minor) Around 20g of vinpocetine a day shall provide you with much relief.

A few very effective home made remedies are:

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Take 2-3 teaspoons of sesame oil and heat it. Mix ½ a teaspoon of both, cinnamon and cardamom, in this warm oil and apply on your head. See the results for yourself.

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Large raisins - Fry 25g of large raisins in clarified butter, add a little rock salt and eat them. It will bring relief from vertigo.

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Soak 10mg each of coriander seeds and dried amla (Phyllanthus emblica) powder in a glass of water in the night. Strain the solution in the morning and drink. You may repeat this for a few days with results improving as days pass by.

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Dos & don'ts (precautionary measures) in Vertigo (benign positional paroxysmal vertigo (BPPV))

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Firstly, see a doc if your vertigo persists to determine the exact cause by discussing with him all the symptoms. You should also see for yourself as to what symptoms are applicable upon you after going through this information. All this can potentially save you from future complications like permanent deafness.

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Walking has, since long, been prescribed to people to reduce the stress and difficulty in adjusting to vertigo if it persists for a few days. As vertigo may go by itself in a few weeks, sometimes it is better not to take too many medicines but instead concentrate on aligning yourself with your present condition.

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Stop smoking as it constricts the blood flow to the inner ear.

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Make your home safe to prevent unnecessary falls – ensure that your home is free of clutter, well lit, install grab bars and use non-skid mats in the bathroom. Prevent injuries from falls by using a cane or walking frame to control your balance. Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery if you have frequent attacks of vertigo.

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In case of position related vertigo, a physiotherapist may actually help you a lot by guiding you in practicing certain exercises at home which help in reducing the symptoms. Examples include vestibular rehabilitation and particle repositioning maneuvers (PRMs), both of which are usually associated with treating benign positional paroxysmal vertigo (BPPV). PRMs are pretty useful in certain BPPV cases as vertigo appears to be caused by an accumulation of free-floating cell fragments in the fluid of the inner ear and PRMs relocates these fragments to a harmless location.

These exercises when combined with herbal & homeopathic remedies discussed above can be very effective in chronic, stubborn cases of vertigo sufferers.

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Herbal & homeopathic products recommended in Vertigo (benign positional paroxysmal vertigo (BPPV))

VertiFree

Homeopathic remedy temporarily supports inner ear balance; relieves dizziness and nausea.

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