Have you experienced sudden bouts of dizziness or a sense of imbalance accompanied by nausea? Are these symptoms compounded by movement of your head or neck? Chances are, you probably are showing symptoms of vertigo. The emphasis here should be on the fact that vertigo is merely the symptom of a disorder and not a disease, which can easily be treated. However, it is advisable to seek medical assistance in diagnosing the cause of vertigo to treat it completely. Vertigo should not be confused with a migraine or acrophobia, the fear of heights. Here are 10 causes of dizziness you should be worried about.
It has been proven that certain yoga postures improve balance and stimulate the nervous system, thus removing vertigo from the system definitively as an alternative cure, says Gaurav Verma, Regional Director, Sri Sri Yoga.
How is yoga beneficial for vertigo patients?
A healthy, pure blood flow to brain cells is the essence of the process of curing vertigo. Asanas which stimulates the nervous system and purifies the blood that goes to the brain are optimal as therapy.Yoga postures which activate the nervous system and the balance centres in the inner ear, as well as building focus and concentration, can prove to be beneficial in treating vertigo. They have a direct effect on the sympathetic nervous system and help to improve the blood circulation to the head and other parts of the body.
Yoga Poses to treat vertigo
Shanmukhi mudra
This practice calms the brain and the nervous system and can be helpful in prevention and reduction of anxiety, irritation or anger. It relaxes and rejuvenates the eyes and the facial nerves and tissues.
This process purifies the blood and respiratory system. The deeper breathing enriches the blood with oxygen and strengthens the respiratory system and balances the nervous system.
Due to its reverse pull effect of gravity on the organs, it helps in overcoming problems of the liver, kidneys, stomach, intestines, and reproductive organs. Apart from curing vertigo, when practised for some time, it also stimulates the pituitary and pineal glands, which aid in growth and the production of sex hormones.
Halasana strengthens and opens up the neck, shoulders, abs and back muscles. It calms the nervous system, reduces stress and stimulates the thyroid gland. It also helps women during menopause.
This yoga asana acts as a stress reliever and removes anxiety, anger and irritability. It balances the menstrual cycles and is highly recommended for women, especially after delivery.
This posture brings a deep, meditative state of rest, which may help in the repair of tissues and cells, and in releasing stress. It also helps in reducing blood pressure, anxiety, and insomnia.
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