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Hydrogen Peroxide
Posted by BERNADETTE (ROCKWOOD, MICHIGAN) on 03/21/2007
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I use the 3% peroxide in my humidifier, which keeps it clean and perhaps improves the air. Also I have been using it in my ears for years.When my ears are bothering me, I get dizzy, this takes it away. I asked the pharmicist years ago if I could drink a little and he said a quarter cap, there was nothing in it to harm you. A half cap causes a little headache for a minute. I taste it in my coffee (decaf). I put some in my dad's water with some aloe vera juice and he drank it. He sure felt better. He was very ill, and is perking up, so I am going to keep it up.
Hydrogen Peroxide
Posted by Stephanie (Atlanta, Ga) on 03/27/2014
The post regarding "not taking the peroxide in brown bottle from the drugstore" is inaccurate. You must read the label and search for "stabilized". If it's stabilized then it's not pure. I know that the Kroger brand is not, and is safe.
If you have any doubt, search for the MSDS for the brand name you want to use.*
Please be very careful with food grade hydrogen peroxide, it is extremely dangerous and you must follow directions and precautions very carefully.
*Tip: looking up a MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) can be done for any product. It is public knowledge and is used by Hazardous Material Responders to determine what's in the product and how to safely clean it up, and safe handling and storage.
So if you want to know exactly what is in a product, look up the MSDS.
~much happiness, Steph
Epley Maneuver, Peppermint Oil
Posted by HisJewel (New York) on 05/06/2023
Hello EC,
Selectatarian of MD and Sam of Miami,
Doctor Eric Berg teaches about vertigo in some of his YouTube videos. He say it can be caused by mucus in the sinuses, or possibly calcium deposits in the ear. He believes that vitamin D3 and Vitamin K2 can help to remedy the situation. In the below YouTubes he suggests using 50,000 IU Vitamin D3 and 500mg of K2 together one day a week.
In an earlier video, his advice was 10,000 IU vitamin D3 with 100mg daily. However he says he learned that the above once a week method worked better.
Please look at the YouTubes below if you want to hear what he says about vertigo.
Have you seen this Dr.Berg video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29NS6PxfE2s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCPrEZun6hY
Lugol's Iodine
Posted by Beverly (Texas) on 01/27/2022
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I put a few drops of 5 percent lugol's in a bottle of water for two days in a row and my vertigo that I had for months was gone. I had painted it on my body for weeks and it did not have the same effect.
I had read in a study that it might work for tinnitus and am going to dilute some in heated distilled water and try it.
Avoid Citrus
Posted by Mariann (Annapolis, Maryland) on 09/12/2017
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That's odd. I was diagnosed with vertigo about 10 years ago and the neurologist gave me a list of food restrictions and on that was anything that was citrus.. It was said to be a vertigo trigger.
Colloidal Silver
Posted by Art (California) on 05/12/2023 2338 posts
peter,
Many people on EC have reported using drug store hydrogen peroxide(HP) for ear infections to good effect. Some people are very sensitive to HP so it may be worthwhile to dilute it to 1.5% HP with distilled water initially, to make sure it is well tolerated in the ears and it is possible that 1.5% will be strong enough to be effective. If not, testing 3% HP next would be a consideration. It might be a good idea to also take NAC at the same time, as NAC increases catalase levels and catalase can neutralize HP before it can cause tissue damage. HP is a potent oxidant and while it can kill many various pathogens, you might not want it hanging around too long where it can damage tissue also.
Art
Put Ear Crystals Back in Place
Posted by John (Trang Thailand) on 04/23/2016
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I had vertigo and cured it with Semont Maneuvers.
Semont/Symonds worked for me, it re-positions the crystals in the ear tubes.
No more drugs
Colloidal Silver
Posted by Pete (Bethany OK) on 05/10/2022
I have vertigo for 3 months after covid and am curious if the cs will cure it?
Dietary Changes
Posted by Timh (Louisville, Ky, Usa) on 01/02/2013 2043 posts
I can attest that after having dropped the traditional processed salt and using both Himalayan and Sea Salt, food never tasted better. For the well informed, the old age of processed salt and white flower bread is.............. D E A D.
Avoid Artificial Sweeteners
Posted by Maria (Gippsland, Australia) on 01/12/2012
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Hi Angela, Yes it may well be a cause but it is not the only cause. I know one person who has it and he has never had a diet drink or food in his life nor does he drink any sodas or eat junk food. Although one might say that the white bread he has with all 3 meals is junk! Salt makes his menieres worse but they only had table salt and he has never tried natural sea salt. I also know a family who drank diet cola regularly and 1 of them still does (around 3 a day) and this person has very bad menieres.
Rule Out Ehs First
Posted by Ly (Northern Delaware) on 10/28/2015
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This happened to me while waiting in a doctor's office for a friend. The office had a funny smell too. I'd like to say a metal smell. After 15 minutes I had to hold on to anything I could to leave the office. And I had to sit down outside in the fresh air for 30 minutes before I could drive again. It scared the life out of me.
Physical Therapy
Posted by Bobbi (California ) on 01/30/2022
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Vertigo:
No one here is talking about BPPV. benign proximal positional Vertigo. As we age, the gelatinous layer in our inner ear which holds the crystals gets weak. Sometimes they come loose into the canals causing Vertigo. I had this and physical therapy fixed it.
Dietary Changes
Posted by Dub (Washington) on 11/19/2020
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Vertigo:
The dietary change that worked for me was eliminating dairy. If I start eating dairy again I get clogged ears and then popping. If I don't stop eating it I eventually end up with room spinning vertigo. But when stopped again the vertigo goes away
Colloidal Silver
Posted by Art (California) on 04/30/2023 2338 posts
peter,
There are various causes for vertigo. Vertigo can be caused by pathogens of different types in which case colloidal silver may be effective, but colloidal silver is not likely to be effective for a cause such as head injury, hypotension or vertigo caused by a medication. If your friend knows what caused their vertigo, that information would be helpful in trying to remedy the situation.
Art
Nasal Rinse
Posted by Joecool025 (Sacramento, California) on 02/15/2017
To add to this remedy:
He uses a "NEIL MED SINUS RINSE" product you can find at the supermarket or online. It's a saline solution with about an 8oz bottle.
You put a saline packet in the bottle, and fill with warm to hot water (your preference).
Next squeeze one half of the solution into one nostril, and allow the water to flow out of the other nostril. Then switch and do the same thing for the other nostril.
He does this in the shower once per day. But says if your allergies are worse you could do it twice per day. He has only had to do that a few times though, and it doesn't seem to be needed for him anymore.
In his experience this will not cure a vertical bout, but it will prevent future ones.
All the best,
Jose (for Phil)
Epley Maneuver
Posted by Lynne (Winchester, U.k) on 07/02/2014
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I suffered from dizziness foe several months which my doctor diagnosed as Vertigo. I was rather put out and sceptical when her recommendation was to look up Epley maneuver on "you tube". She said some people only need to do it once for success! Well I did it with the help of my husband twice a day for a week and it did stop altogether. It is straight forward after you have watched a couple of times and costs nothing so must be worth a try.
Magnesium
Posted by Karen (Clarkston Mi) on 06/30/2014
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This past weekend I was researching for my daughters illnesses. In those articles ( wished I would have saved them) it said that Vertigo has promising healing results when you put the patient on a gluten free diet and magnesium is increased in the patient. Soak in Epsom salts daily. Extra Virgin Coconut Oil daily up to 4 TBs helps with may brain disorders. They are finding that the wheats today are not like the wheat 100 years ago and many are having gluten intolerant issues...which are damaging the gut. Leaky gut can cause auto immune diseases. Auto immune diseases are rampant these days!!
Meniere's Disease Remedies
Posted by Rob (Kentucky) on 12/10/2022
Colloidal silver can be used as an ear drop for ear infections or painful ears. Simply put 5-10 drops into each ear, followed by plugging the ear with a cotton ball several times a day or as needed. Place drops of Colloidal Silver directly into the ear several times per day. It is helpful to place some cotton in your ear afterward to avoid excess solution from dripping out.
Dietary Changes
Posted by Sherrie (Florida) on 04/12/2016
I agree with the ladies above. Our bodies need the minerals in Himalayan salt, or Celtic salt. It can prevent numerous health conditions that are present in today's society. processed salts like Morton's do not contain near the amount of minerals as Himalayan or Celtic salt and Morton's has toxic chemicals and way too much sodium.
Avoid Artificial Sweeteners
Posted by Donna (Arkansas (ar)) on 04/25/2016
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I have Menier's & don't drink any soda or artificial sweeteners of any kind.
Eliminate Artificial Sweeteners
Posted by Susan (Sarnia, Ontario) on 06/25/2011
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Eliminate artificial sweeteners. The slightest amount of aspartame will cause me to spend the next full day with such a severe vertigo attack that I cannot get out of bed without walking into the walls and very severe nausea . It did not take me long to make the connection as I do not use aspartame on a regular basis. A friend told me about aspartame poisoning. Some people just cannot metabolize this chemical.
Eliminate Artificial Sweeteners
Posted by Ga_bass (Atlanta, Ga) on 03/04/2010
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Vertigo
Eliminate Aspartame and sugar free foods and drinks. I realized after reading a article regarding aspartame on EC was linked to lupus and other aliments. I came to the conclusion it caused my Vertigo. I was overdosing on the stuff daily without being aware of it. I began drinking coffee at work with artificial sweetners 1-2 cups daily, had a diet soda with my lunch, then would drink energy drinks, chewing sugar free gum. ALLLLLL contained aspartame. Once I took that out of my diet and started paying more attention to the labels on the products I consume. Its one year later still no signs of vertigo.
Ginger
Posted by Nadalie (Alexandria, Minnesota) on 02/24/2012
Thank you so much for sharing this. I was only 27 when I got vertigo from a virus and have had on and off trouble since 2010. So discouraging when you are trying to raise kids and make a living. I have often thought my vertigo seems to worsen with indigestion. You are the first I have heard of that relates. I look forward to trying this.
Acid Reflux Medication Link
Posted by Scott (Atlanta, GA) on 01/01/2008
I have had acid reflux for several years now. I was on a prescription for Prilosec before it was OTC. Usually only took a pill when I felt the reflux coming on strong. Over time, it has gotten worse with many reflux attacks daily. Two months ago, I started taking Prilosec OTC every day to see if I could fend it off. It worked great and I rarely felt any reflux all day long. Then, I had three violent episodes of Vertigo....which is similar to being spun around while you are violently seasick and stays like that for about 5 hours. Turns out this is rare but known side-effect of Prilosec. Needless to say, I'm off it now. I am relying on Pepsid AC now which works great but only last for a few hours and gets expensive. I'm planning to try the ACV next.
Foster Half Somersault Maneuver
Posted by wd (Virginia) on 03/15/2022
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The only treatment for my vertigo that actually helped was the Foster half somersault maneuver. Google it.....brought such a relief when prescription medicine and chiropractic treatment did not.
Lugol's Iodine
Posted by MB (Atlanta) on 01/30/2022
Hello! With regards to tinnitus- are you putting it in your ear or massaging it around the outside? Thank you!
Colloidal Silver
Posted by peter (chicago) on 05/11/2023
Art, I am sorry did not response to you earlier, friend's doctor told him that the crystal and inflammation caused the vertigo.
He has been doing the Epley exercise and his spinning problem has subsided.
Currently he has infection on both ears. Doctor prescribed antibiotic and gave him a steroid shot. He is concerned and see if any other option that you might suggest if above drug might not work. Thanks
Nasal Rinse
Posted by Joecool025 (Sacramento, California) on 12/22/2016
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My uncle just shared his cure for his vertigo, and I wanted to post it here and see if it helps others.
He used to have bouts of vertigo almost every day at times. He started using a nasal rinse and has had it only once in three years. He believes his vertigo was definitely allergy driven.
Hope this helps you!!
Nasal Rinse
Posted by Eva (Harbor City, Ca) on 01/30/2017
I found you online about flush out sinus to get rid of vertigo. Not sure if you can respond back to me.
I want to ask you how often should I use the squeeze bottle rise my nose with a day mix with- 1/2 peroxide & sea salt? There is no instructions on how many times to use a day, how many squeeze & how long to wait after each squeeze of solution. Can you reply back asap?
Lemon and Basil, Epley Manuever
Posted by Latreace (Tx) on 09/09/2016
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I have been suffering from vertigo for two months or so. I have noticed that if I have no caffeine at all and drink lemon juice in a mixture of basil and honey and water and drink that every day, the water can be cold or warm, it is up to you. That, coupled with the epley maneuver plus prayer helps me alot.
Lemon Rind
Posted by Alex Byarugaba (Nairobi, Kenya) on 02/08/2016
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Eriocitrin from lemon rind is very effective for Meniere's Disease (MD).
If you can't get the supplement in your health food store, simply grate the rind of one lemon every day and add to any juice before drinking. Adds some 'zest' to your juice as well.
