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| Dizziness |
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Dizzy spells are caused by change in blood pressure or posture. If they are accompanied by recurring headaches with nausea and vomitting, see a doctor immediately.
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| Spinning sensation, faintness, giddiness. |
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Conventional
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A doctor will want to know what other symptoms you have had. For example, if someone staggers or is unable to stand up, the doctor may suspect vertigo or poor circulation.
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Acupressure
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Acupressure is a mixture of massage and acupuncture, and is thought to be the forerunner of acupuncture. Instead of inserting needles, practitioners use firm thumb or fingertip massage on pain relieving ‘pressure points’. Acupressure is used to balance a flow of energy called Qi, which is believed to run through invisible channels known as meridians. More Info
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Naturopathy
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Naturopathy has concentrated on helping the body to cure itself. It aims to do this by means of various therapies, chiropractic, diets and dieting, exercise, hydrotherapy, massage, osteopathy, relaxation and breathing, and yoga. It also encourages people to think positively in terms of good health. More Info
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Chiropractic
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Chiropractors set out to correct disorders of the joints, muscles and spine. Spinal problems can cause pain in the spine and other parts of the body including the shoulder, arm, hip and leg. More Info
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