Fainting

Description

Fainting is a sudden and brief loss of consciousness that causes one to momentarily pass out.

Cause

Fainting is typically caused by decreased blood flow to the brain. It can also be caused by an arrhythmia (abnormal change in heartbeat), or may be due to weight loss, excessive liquid loss, weakness, fatigue, anxiety, and excessive perspiration.

Low blood sugar levels, low blood pressure, allergies, anemia, and nutrient deficiencies (magnesium and iron) can all contribute to fainting. If fainting spells are recurring, seek immediate medical advice.

Note: If you feel like you are going to faint, sit down and place your head between your knees until you feel better. Fresh air also helps reduce the likelihood of fainting.

Caution: Regular fainting spells, with no discernible cause require immediate medical attention

Natural Remedies

Aromatherapy: Peppermint, lavender, rosemary oil, or pepper placed under the nose of a fainting victim can help speed their return to full consciousness.

Diet plan: Eat a natural, whole foods diet that includes protein rich foods, and drink plenty of pure filtered water to avoid fainting.

Flower Essences: Apply Rescue Remedy® topically towards the lips from the fainting target to help her or him recover.

Homeopathy: Ignatia, Aconite, and Arsen alb are helpful homeopathic treatments for preventing fainting spells.

Hydrotherapy: Hydrotherapy is the process of applying water, ice, steam and alternating cold and hot temperatures to restore health. Treatments include total body immersion, steam baths, saunas, sitz baths, colonic irrigation, and the application of warm and cold compresses. Hydrotherapy is effective for treating an array of conditions and can easily be used in the home as part of a personal-treatment program. Many professionals including naturopathic physicians, physical therapists, and day spas use Hydrotherapy as part of their treatment routines. We suggest trying several at home hydrotherapy remedies. Please seek the advice of an alternative healthcare practitioner prior to undergoing these treatments to ensure they are right for you.

*Purified water is essential in any Hydrotherapy remedy. Remedies involving purifying bath water offer clear instructions.
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Nutritional Supplementation: The following nutritional supplements can help eliminate fainting spells: Vitamin B, pantothenic acid, metal, and the mineral magnesium.

Alternative Professional Care

If your symptoms persist despite following the remedies listed above, seek the help of a qualified health professional. The following professional care therapies have proven to be useful for treating fainting: Acupressure, Acupuncture, Environmental Treatments, Naturopathic Medicine, Oxygen Treatment, Reflexology, and traditional Chinese Medicine. (See Glossary for descriptions of these alternative therapies.)