Have you ever felt like the world was spinning around you? Like the moment you open your eyes in the morning, you were going to be sick? Like you couldn’t stand up without feeling like you were going to fall over? Or have you had moments when you felt like your world was spinning out of control? It may be an exaggeration, but it may feel like life has thrown you onto a never-ending roller coaster ride, with nausea and dizziness accompanying you in every loop. The struggle is real! And many patients with Meniere’s disease who seek Upper Cervical Care in Seneca share these sentiments. So what can you do to help ease Meniere’s Disease symptoms?
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Try A Low-Salt Diet
If you have Meniere’s disease, you may be able to reduce your symptoms by following a low-salt diet. Salt consumption makes your body retain water, increasing the pressure in your ears. This can lead to vertigo, hearing loss, and tinnitus. There are a few things you can do to make a low-salt diet easier to follow, such as:
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- Ensure you read nutrition labels carefully and choose foods low in sodium.
- Avoid processed foods, which are often high in sodium.
- Cook your meals at home to control the amount of salt you use.
- Explore herbs and spices that can flavor your food without salt. Check out garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and lemon juice.
If you need help following a low-salt diet, contact your doctor or a registered dietitian to help you create a plan that works for you and matches your needs. Remember that a low-salt diet won’t make your Meniere’s disappear, but it might help manage or keep your symptoms to a minimum. Remember, it’s all about finding what works for you. Apart from modifications in your diet, getting other forms of care may be helpful for your overall healing.
Seek Upper Cervical Care in Seneca for Meniere’s Disease Relief
The exact cause of Meniere’s disease is unknown, but some patients who receive Upper Cervical Care in Seneca found that correcting the misalignment in their atlas and axis bones help ease their symptoms.
Notably, the upper cervical spine helps support the weight of your head. It’s also instrumental in protecting your brainstem, which is an integral part of your nervous system and transmits the signal from your body to your brain. When these bones misalign, they can put pressure on the nerves and blood vessels that supply the inner ear. This can potentially trigger the symptoms of Meniere’s disease. Your brain may also start getting distorted messages about your body’s balance and spatial orientation due to the interference your brainstem is experiencing. But proper alignment can be restored through Upper Cervical Care.
This type of chiropractic care focuses on correcting the misalignments in the upper cervical spine. By restoring the proper balance and alignment of the bones, the interference and undue pressure in the affected area can be relieved, eventually easing the symptoms of Meniere’s disease. So if you’ve been suffering from Meniere’s disease, you can book an appointment with us and get yourself checked if any misalignments may be contributing to your condition and if the gentle, precise adjustments can help ease your symptoms and support your healing.
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