Grab a CHAIR to offset dizzy spells?
Picture this…
You stand up – maybe from the dinner table, or even your couch…
And suddenly the world is SPINNING!
Dizzy spells can be terrifying… and often leave you wondering…
‘WHAT IN THE WORLD IS WRONG WITH ME?!’
For most folks, feeling dizzy happens randomly… with no real rhyme-or-reason.
And for many seniors, these spells happen all too frequently and can leave you susceptible to dangerous falls.
But 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…
The only thing you need is a chair!
According to findings published in the journal Heart Rhythm, 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 method behind PREACT is simple.
By ‘warming up’ and stimulating your blood flow, the less susceptible you will 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 safely stopping the world from spinning,
Sarah Reagan
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
