Simple household item combats dangerous dizzy spells
For most folks, feeling DIZZY happens randomly… with no rhyme-or-reason.
But for many seniors, these spells happen too frequently and can leave you susceptible to dangerous falls.
Thankfully, there’s a simple and effective technique you can use TODAY to help fend them off.
AND it can be done in the comfort of your own home…
Findings published in the journal Heart Rhythm found that engaging in muscle preactivation—aka PREACT—can naturally activate your body’s defenses against sharp drops in blood pressure that can lead to dizzy spells.
PREACT sounds complicated… but it isn’t.
In fact, it’s very simple and the only equipment you need is a chair. Here’s how it works:
- Sit upright in a chair with both feet on the floor.
- Then, raise your knees, with your feet rising off the floor, and lower them back down. You can hold the sides of the chair or raise just one knee at a time if necessary.
- Repeat this move for 30 seconds, then stand.
The theory behind PREACT is simple.
By ‘warming up’ and stimulating your blood flow, the less susceptible you’ll be to those dangerous crashes in blood pressure. Think of it like an athlete warming up to play a sport.
Give PREACT a try if you’ve ever dealt with dizzy spells.
If you do have a history of dizziness (or dangerous drops in blood pressure), talk to your doctor about PREACT and the best way to incorporate it into your daily routine.
To combatting dangerous dizzy spells,
Cory Templeman
Senior Editor, eAlert
Sources:
Medical Xpress. “Feeling dizzy when you stand up? Simple muscle techniques can effectively manage symptoms.” https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-02-dizzy-simple-muscle-techniques-effectively.html
