HELLO THONTADARYA,
Giddiness in Ayurveda is known as Bhrama, primarily caused by
-Vata imbalance due to age, dryness, nervous system disturbance
-Kapha accumulation in head, ears, sinuses
-ama(toxins) from improper digestion
-pitta disturbance in acid - related cases.
MORNING GIDDINESS - CAUSES
Weak digestion, gas, bloating(mandagni, ama, aggravated vata)= gastric reflux, bloating, pressure
Inner ear imbalance (kapha blocking ear nadis, vata vitiation)= BPPV, labyrinthitis, meniere's disease
Low blood pressure (vata prakopa, Rasa Dhatu Kshaya)= orthostatic , hypotension
LACK OF RESTFUL SLEEP(vata imbalance affecting the mind)= REM disturbance
TREATMENT PROTOCOL
1) BALANCING VATA
-use warm dhanwantaram taila for full body massage regularly
-practice activities= calm walks, warm meals, oil application to soles and scalp
- avoid cold food, excessive travel, and overuse of devices
2) REMOVING AMA(TOXINS)
-take triphala churna- 1 tsp with warm water daily for bowel regulation and detox
- use jeera water, ajwain or dry ginger powder in food to strengthen digestion
3) STABILIZING NERVOUS SYSTEM AND BRAIN
-use brahmi ghrita- 1 tsp with milk at night and
- shankhapushpi syrup- 10 ml twice daily
Tocalm mind, reduce dizziness, and support memory
4) INTERNALLY START WITH
- YASHTIMADHU CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm water or warm milk
=reduces acid reflux, calms inflammation in the gut, helps dizziness, caused by gastric issues
-SUTSEKHAR RAS= 1 tab after meals take with warm water
= balances pitta, reduces acid based dizziness, relieves nausea and headache
-TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm water daily
= cleanses gut, removes toxins, regulates bowels
-BRAHMI GHRITA= 1 tsp with warm milk at night
= nourishes brain tissues, enhances clarity reduces giddiness due to vata imbalance
-GODANTI BHASMA= 125 mg with honey in morning
= classical treatment for vertigo, headache, and chronic imbalance
-ANU TAILA NASYA= 2 drops in each nostril in morning empty stomach
= clears sins congestion, balances head-region doshas, stabilises inner ear
DIET
-warm, fresh meals with ghee
-soft cooked vegetabes
-moong dal khichdi, barley
-spices= cumin, ajwain, coriander, ginger
-buttermilk diluted and churned with hing
TO AVOID
-cold or raw foods
- curd especially at night
- fermented foods- idle, dosa, vinegar
- fried, stale or spicy foods
- long gaps between meals
LIFESTYLE
-apply warm oil to scalp to scalp and soles regularly to pacify vata
-avoid late nights, emotional stress, or exposure to cold wind
-use elevated head support while sleeping to prevent reflux and reduce dizziness on waking
- include gentle breathing like anulom Vilom and bhramari to calm nervous system
EXTERNAL THERAPY
1) OIL MASSAGE
2) NASYA
3) KARNA PURANA= use bala taila 3 drops in each ear in morning
= supports balance and inner ear function
YOGA AND BREATHING
-BHRAMARI= soothes ear, brain and mind
- ANULOM VILOM= balances right and left brain
- SHAVASANA= daily relaxation posture
-avoid head down or spinning yoga postures
CAN YOU TAKE YASHTIMADHU IN MORING OR NIGHT?
Yes you can take Yashtimadhu either in the morning or at night, depending on the cause of your giddiness. here you can take
IF YOUR GIDDINESS IS DUE TO GASTRIC ISSUES(acidity, reflux, bloating, indigestion )
-take in the morning on an empty stomach with lukewarm water or milk
-it helps soothe the stomach, reduce acidity, and protect the oesophagus
-also calms pitta and vata both of which can cause morning dizziness
IF YOUR GIDDINESS IS DUE TO NERVOUS WEAKNESS OR INSOMNIA
-take at night, with warm milk, 60 min before sleep
-it supports the nervous system calms the mind and promotes restful sleep
PRECAUTIONS
-avoid in case of uncontrolled high blood pressure, water retention, or kidney issues as yashtimadhu may worsen these conditions
-do not use for more than 1.5 months continuously without break
YASHTIMADHU is safe and beneficial for morning giddiness caused by gastric disturbance. taking it in the morning is ideal in such cases
If the giddiness is more neurological or due to poor sleep it can be taken at night
DO FOLLOW
HOPE THISS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA