Vertigo is a sensation that makes you feel like you or your surroundings are spinning or moving despite being stationary. It is often characterised as dizziness, loss of balance, or loss of sense of place.
Vertigo can arise due to several underlying conditions, such as dysfunction in the inner ear or even nervous system involvement, making it hard to carry out coordinated movements. Ayurvedic treatments for Vertigo emphasise addressing its root cause, balancing doshas, and promoting overall wellness.
Vertigo arises from various causes, which can include:
Inner Ear Disorders: Issues like BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo) arise when calcium particles accumulate in the ear canals, disrupting balance.
Infection or inflammation: A feeling of imbalance can be a secondary effect of an inner ear infection, whether viral, bacterial, or due to inflammation.
Head Injuries: Injuries affecting the ear or the brain can cause loss of balance, leading to dizziness.
Cervical problems: Conditions affecting the neck, such as Cervical Spondylosis, can trigger Cervical Vertigo.
Medications: Dizziness or Vertigo can be the side effects of diuretics, antibiotics, or even sedatives.
Vestibular Nerve Disorders: Infection that appears to involve the vestibular nerve may affect the transmission of signals to the brain from the inner ear.
High Blood Pressure and Diabetes: These diseases can deprive the brain of much-needed blood supply, affecting balance.
Migraine: In some instances, people experience Vertigo, which turns out to be a migraine type, the vestibular migraine.
Mental Stress: Stress and anxiety can worsen the symptoms of Vertigo.
Identifying Vertigo symptoms is crucial to starting the treatment as soon as possible. These include:
Perception of rotation or tilting without any actual movement.
Nausea or vomiting often occurs alongside dizziness.
Difficulty standing still or maintaining posture.
Uncontrollable, erratic eye movements, often occurring involuntarily, can result in difficulty focusing and impaired vision.
People complain of tinnitus or ringing in their ears, and some demonstrate a feeling of fullness in their ears.
This can happen in conjunction with the attack of Vertigo, primarily migraines.
Jiva’s Ayunique™ treatment philosophy provides a personalised, holistic approach to treating Vertigo. The primary goal is to restore the balance of doshas, control inflammation, and cleanse the body to aid the healing process. Treatments are tailored to individual needs, not only to relieve symptoms but also to promote the body’s overall vitality.
HACCP-certified Ayurvedic Medicines: Scientifically-formulated mixtures are designed to rebalance your body and improve emotional well-being.
Yoga and Meditation: Light postures such as Sukhasana and Nadi Shodhana Pranayama induce a sense of calmness and stability.
Dietary and lifestyle changes: Personalised plans to avoid Vata aggravating foods and incorporate grounding practices.
Ayurvedic Therapies: Ayurvedic detoxification methods, such as Nasya (dropping medicated oil into the nostrils) or Shirodhara (pouring warm oil onto the forehead), can be very helpful in pacifying the Vata dosha and easing the vexation of Vertigo.
Ayurvedic herbs for Vertigo help manage the condition by reducing Vata imbalance, improving blood flow, and supporting the nervous system. Some Ayurvedic medicines for Vertigo include:
Known for its neuroprotective properties, Brahmi strengthens the nervous system, enhancing mental clarity and balance.
Adaptogenic herb for stress management, Vata stability, and Vata balancing.
A Vata-pacifying herb that calms the mind and enhances sensory clarity.
Nerve tonic and sedatives are used for balance and have an easing effect on Vertigo.
Ginger is a bioactive, effective, and clinically anti-nausea plant that reduces dizziness and improves the digestive system.
Ginkgo is used in integrative Ayurveda to improve blood flow, particularly beneficial for Vertigo symptoms.
It supports adrenal function and controls Vata, which helps to relieve Vertigo sensations.
Yes, Ayurvedic treatments can address underlying problems of Vata instability and prevent the recurrence of the condition through the right herbs, lifestyle modifications, and therapies.
Usually, it takes several weeks, but an entire course will last a few months, depending on the individual's health status.
Some dietary and lifestyle changes include eating at regular intervals and practising yoga exercises to calm the body.
A diet that cools the Vata by avoiding dry, cold and hot spices can help lessen Vertigo.
Yes, poses like Sukhasana, Balasana (Child’s Pose), and Tadasana (Mountain Pose) relieve stress and improve balance.
High stress can further increase the Vata imbalance, thereby increasing the symptoms. Stress can be managed with Ayurveda, and it can help manage Vertigo.
Yes, migraine, cervical and even blood sugar level changes may be linked with it.
Ayurvedic treatments using natural herbs are generally safe but should be guided by a certified practitioner.
Yes, head injury Vertigo can be treated through Panchakarma and other medicinal herbs.
