6 ingredients for treating benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

There is a good article about benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.

When dealing with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, treatment is important, and what you eat is also very important.

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, Meniere's disease, and unexplained dizziness are common symptoms.

It is recommended to avoid cold fats like ice cream, processed foods, spicy broths, and alcohol.

Five ingredients that are good for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) have also been mentioned.

I heard that rice cooked with Job's tears is also good, so I think I should try making Job's tears rice myself.

Fiddlehead ferns and enoki mushrooms are said to be good.

Indeed, natural ingredients stand out, excluding processed foods and seasoned products.

It's best to avoid broth-based dishes that contain seasonings.

Since the weather keeps getting colder, I keep thinking about savory and spicy broth dishes.

I also need to take good care of my eating habits~

 

 

Otoliths are calcium deposits in the ear. As they break apart due to aging and enter the semicircular canals, they cause dizziness, which is known as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). To prevent and manage BPPV, it is important to consume foods rich in vitamin D, calcium, and those that aid calcium absorption. Additionally, managing the lymphatic fluid inside the ear is necessary. If the lymph flow is not smooth, debris from the otoliths may not be expelled properly, and dizziness can persist even after treatment for BPPV.

In traditional Korean medicine, the biggest factor disrupting lymphatic circulation is a toxin called 'dameum (phlegm and fluid).' Since 70% of our body is made up of water, when this bodily fluid does not circulate well and becomes stagnant, it creates pathological waste called dameum. When dameum is in the stomach, it causes indigestion and a feeling of nausea; when in the intestines, it leads to bloating even without hunger. In the lungs and bronchi, it results in phlegm buildup. When it rises to the head, it causes a heavy feeling and headaches, and if dameum accumulates in the sinuses around the nose, it deepens dark circles under the eyes. If this dameum obstructs lymphatic circulation, it can lead to benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), Meniere's disease, and unexplained dizziness.

The most common place for toxin accumulation is the stomach, specifically the gastrointestinal tract. Therefore, diet is important; if you frequently experience benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, Meniere's disease, or unexplained dizziness, it is advisable to avoid cold fatty foods like ice cream, broth rich in seasonings, and alcohol.

 

Then, what kind of food would be good?

 

First, it is ginger. People who frequently eat cold foods tend to develop cold phlegm, and ginger has the effect of breaking down cold dampness (冷淡) and phlegm (祛痰). In traditional Korean medicine, ginger has long been used as an herbal remedy to soothe nausea and the sensation of wanting to vomit. The spicy compounds gingerol and shogaol in ginger calm the central nervous system and relax the digestive system. However, since ginger has a hot nature, those with a heat-accumulating constitution should avoid excessive consumption.

 

Secondly, it is Malva and vegetables. Malva is also called Donggwiyeop (冬葵葉) in medicinal terms, and its mucous components absorb dampness, helping to eliminate it through urine and stool. Its nature is cool, so it is good for people with a hot constitution to enjoy. Another vegetable similar to Malva is okra. It looks like a long chili and has a star-shaped cross-section. Okra also contains mucous inside.

 

Third, it is a food with a mild taste. Danmi (淡味) has the effect of gently releasing the blandness. At the same time, it nourishes a weak body and aids digestion. Mushrooms are representative danmi foods. Enoki mushrooms are particularly good for regulating lymphatic circulation.

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Fourth, use tangerine peel. Tangerine peel, called Chenpi, has been used as an herbal medicine to treat phlegm for a long time. Those with a cold constitution can enjoy a ginger and ginger peel tea for a synergistic effect. Be cautious, as the tangerine pulp may actually cause phlegm to form in the gastrointestinal tract.

 

Fifth, bracken fern. Bracken fern is delicious as a vegetable, but it is also good to add to bibimbap and spicy beef soup.

 

Finally, it is Job's tears. In traditional medicine, it is called Yi Yi Ren (薏苡仁), and it is especially good for people who have accumulated a lot of dampness in their intestines, experience gurgling sounds in their abdomen, and frequently have loose stools. For individuals with a sturdy build and obesity who suffer from benign paroxysmal positional vertigo and dizziness, dietary therapy with Job's tears is beneficial. It is recommended to add a small amount of Job's tears when cooking rice to make Job's tears rice.

 

 

Director Jeong Se-yeon's "Dizziness Disappears! Foods to Eat Daily to Eliminate BPPV and Dizziness"

 

<Source: Dong-A Ilbo>