1. Address the Underlying Cause
Addressing the underlying cause of your dizziness--your high blood pressure--is the most effective way to relieve this uncomfortable problem. If you are feeling dizzy due to high blood pressure, it is because the blood flow to your brain is impaired. Schedule regular appointments with your doctor to have your blood pressure taken. Discuss treatment options that will reduce your risk of stroke and eliminate your vertigo or lightheadedness. Reducing the amount of sodium in your diet and getting some exercise may be all it takes to treat your blood-pressure issues if the pressure is only marginally high. For more serious cases, you may need to take prescription medications to lower your blood pressure. Once your readings are under control, your dizziness will most likely resolve itself.
2. Try Alternative Treatment Methods
Ask your doctor about complementary methods for treating high blood pressure and the resulting dizziness. Some of these alternative remedies for lowering blood pressure come in the form of supplements--including flaxseed products, calcium, magnesium and CoQ-10--that are available at health-food stores and many traditional supermarkets. In addition to taking supplements (with your doctor's permission), you can increase the amount of garlic and ginger you use in your cooking. Garlic has been shown to have properties that can lower blood pressure and increase heart function. Ginger may be used medicinally, especially when brewed into a tea, when you are dizzy or nauseated.
3. Learn to Move Differently
When you are dizzy, no matter what the cause, a simple movement such as standing up can be extremely difficult. If you suffer from chronic dizziness, it may be necessary for you to program yourself to move in different ways. Get in and out of bed or a chair very slowly, to minimize your feelings of being off-balance. Avoid the need to bend over a lot by putting things you use on a daily basis on shelves that are at waist or chest level. These can include dishes, boxes of cereal, toys, clothing in your closets or anything else you have to reach for. Re-learning how to move will not treat your high blood pressure, ear infections or other causes of your dizziness, but it will help you feel better until your medical treatment has become effective.
