How To Deal With Dizziness

If you feel as if you are about to faint and there is weakness along with this, it is a sign that you suffer from the problem of dizziness. There is a strange feeling that the things around you are spinning. Along with this, there is lightheadedness and nausea. The affected person may lose balance and become unsteady. Thus, extra precaution is needed to prevent falling and getting hurt. The condition causes discomfort but it is certainly not a danger to the life of any serious nature. Taking some small steps at home can help in fighting this problem. We will give some suggestions to avoid and reduce dizziness.

Following Are Some Useful Tips On How To Deal With Dizziness:

1. Drink Fluids

When you don’t take enough water, there is dehydration and it further causes dizziness. Thus, drink a lot of fluids to avoid feeling dizzy. Take minimum eight glasses water daily. Increase the intake of water when the weather is hot and during exercises.[1] Plain water is the best drink to fight dehydration and dizziness. You can also take diluted fruit juice and tea with sugar.

2. Take Ginger

Ginger has been used since the ancient times by Chinese sailors to fight dizziness caused by seasickness. Modern studies prove that ginger does help in reducing dizziness and vomiting.[2] For this, you need to take half-teaspoon ginger powder. It can also reduce dizziness caused by vertigo.

3. Drink Celery Juice

Taking celery juice helps in reducing dizziness due to vertigo.[3] Prepare the juice by crushing or grinding fresh celery in a food processor. You can also make the juice in a juicer. Drink once cup celery juice daily.

4. Take Almonds With Milk

Dizziness caused by vertigo can be controlled by taking almonds.[4] Crush the nut and grind it in a food processor. Mix the almond powder with warm milk. Consume the drink. It will increase the energy levels and give relief in dizziness.

5. Change The Diet

Changing the diet can help in fighting the problem of dizziness. Taking vegetable juice is very beneficial for this condition. You can take carrot juice. Eat onions, mustard greens. Drink lemonade made with lemon juice and honey. Spices like turmeric, cumin, and black pepper are good for you.

6. Take Herbal Tea

Taking herbal tea made by infusing herbs like catnip, chamomile and peppermint help in reducing dizziness. Steep the catnip herb in boiling water for five to fifteen minutes. Strain and drink the tea. Steep the chamomile herb for half an hour. Steep the peppermint for five to fifteen minutes. Drink the tea after straining it.

7. Take Strawberry With Yogurt

Strawberry can help in reducing the problem of dizziness. For this, you need to mix the berry with yogurt. Blend both things together to get a smooth paste. Consume the mixture of yogurt and strawberry for controlling dizziness.[5]

8. Take Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is useful for reducing the frequency episodes of fainting. Add water to the vinegar and drink it. Take two tablespoons of vinegar.[6] The amount of water for this remedy should be one glass. Mix well and consume the drink. Take the drink regularly. You will get relief from dizziness within two weeks.

9. Lie Down

If you have lightheadedness and dizziness, you should lie down on a bed. This is the first step you should take after feeling dizzy. Remaining in a sleeping position will help in increasing blood circulation in the brain.[7] After that, get up slowly instead of rushing up too fast to stand. Stand slowly after that.