Is Vertigo Keeping You from Flying?

Since I travel for both personal and business reasons, I fly a lot. In doing so, I've engaged in many conversations with a number of different people all over the world.

People have brought up the subject of vertigo on more than one occasion. They've mentioned that it seems to be brought on by travel or that travelling makes it worse.

Those with vertigo are very familiar with what it is. It can be a feeling of spinning or of objects moving which disturbs balance.

Vertigo can be accompanied with dizziness, although not all episodes of dizziness or light headedness alone indicate that vertigo is present. Inner ear disorders usually cause vertigo. However disorders with the brainstem, cerebellum or vestibular nerve can also be responsible.

Fear of heights has been confused with vertigo - likely due to the Alfred Hitchcock flick. Bear in mind that the phobia of heights shares common vertigo symptoms (dizziness.) It is not however, necessarily vertigo. Conversely, people who are afflicted with this phobia do not tend to mind flying.

BPPV is the most common type of vertigo. It tends to be caused by sudden head movements.

Nausea and vomiting can accompany this. Certain exercises are known to be helpful to either prevent the attack or to lessen the episode.

BPPV sufferers don't usually have a problem with travel itself but head position when sitting. This can bring on the symptoms.

Alcohol is known to trigger vertigo at least temporarily, so it is recommended to avoid it when flying and of course when driving.

Anxiety or panic disorders are responsible for a less common type of vertigo known as psychogenic vertigo. Travelling can trigger this or make it worse.

The discomfort most travellers suffer is motion sickness. Motion affects the balance system which can bring on the nausea and dizziness. While boats are best known for bringing this on, planes and automobiles can also create the problem.

Symptoms tend to occur rather quickly as they do with vertigo. Cold sweats, dizziness and nausea tend to indicate that motion sickness is present.

Keeping a stead gaze and still head can help. Refrain from drinking, smoking and reading can also help prevent motion sickness. Fresh air is also very helpful.

Although there are many drugs that can provide some relief, side effects tend to occur as well such as drowsiness.

An all natural treatment is my Dizziness and Vertigo Program. It is very successful at curing and alleviating vertigo and dizziness. It is also very effective for motion sickness.

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About the Author:

Christian Goodman is a popular health researcher and author of several revolutionary natural health alternative methods. One of his recent breakthroughs is his natural The Vertigo And Dizziness Program. You can learn more about Christian on his Natural Health Blog.

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