1. Qi, blood or internal organ weakness
Chinese medicine believes that to maintain normal functioning of the body, Qi and blood needs to flow to every part to support its function. When internal organs are deficient or when Qi and blood are weaker it will affect blood supply, causing certain parts of the body to have health issues. As the head is located on the top of the body, if there is deficiency it will affect the supply to the head. This will cause dizziness. For this type of dizziness, the body may experience the following symptoms; dizziness being on and off, becoming worse after doing activities or changing posture or when tired. Generally they are lethargic, short of breath, pallor, bloating, sluggish bowel movement, lower back pain, frequent urination, lower libido. Some people may have the common diseases; low blood pressure, iron deficiency, lower blood sugar.

Suggestions:
-- You should seek medical attention to give your body a general check up, to fix the weakened part of the organs and increase in Qi and energy in your body. As this is the cause of your dizziness.

-- Chinese medicine believes that a certain diet can increase body Qi, blood and energy. So we suggest that while you are undergoing treatment you can eat the following foods; beef, red date soup, goji berries, carrots, grapes, chinese red dates, egg, venison, lamb, beef.

-- Adjusting your lifestyle, try to avoid overdoing work or exercise, especially while you are experiencing dizziness. We suggest that for exercise you should do relaxing activities such as walking, yoga, tai chi. It is best to avoid doing exercise in the water or on the bike.

-- When you change your posture, do it slowly. Especially whilst sleeping, when you have to go to the bathroom. WE suggest that you should sit on the bed for a few seconds then slowly stand up, to give your body time to adjust. A few years ago, we had a friend who passed away at the middle of the night. Part of the cause was because he went to the bathroom and felt dizzy, fell over and hit his head.

2. Liver and gallbladder disorder
First of all we need to mention this type of dizziness is more dangerous than others, as this type is associated with a high blood pressure problem and may cause a stroke, especially when dizziness is associated with a strong headache. You should check your blood pressure and have a good rest. Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnosis considers this type of dizziness is strongly associated with liver and gallbladder disorder. Especially, the liver and gallbladder containing more heat. The heat increases in these organs and not only causes increased blood pressure but dizziness and headaches. For these people they may experience the following symptoms; Stiff neck and pain, very emotional, depression, very stressed, red face, body feels hot, easy to perspire, insomnia, vivid dreams.

Suggestions:
-- If you suffer from this type of dizziness, please seek medical attention regularly, at least once every three months and regularly check your blood pressure. In case, you cannot control the symptoms of high blood pressure, you can try other types of therapy to help you fix the cause of dizziness as mentioned above. Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture and one of these treatments which can help, especially in balancing your liver and gallbladder.

-- You should avoid doing strong or fast exercise. Be careful when bending over and lifting heavy objects.

-- You can listen to soft music often, the calm your liver and gallbladder down.

-- Avoid drinking tea or coffee before going to bed. Avoid watching very stimulus TV.

-- Whilst you are undergoing your treatment you should eat certain foods which can help you cool and balance your liver and gallbladder, such as; celery or celery juice, chinese cabbage, water melon, orange, pear, mung beans, green or peppermint tea. If you would like some more suggestions please see my other articles on diet therapy.