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What are different home remedies for Lethargy?

What is meant by Lethargy?

• Lethargy makes a person drowsy and tired.
• It is a state where one feels lack of energy and indifference.
• One becomes sluggish and inactive in this condition.
• Other symptoms include fatigue and difficulty in falling asleep, pain in different parts of body.

Causes of Lethargy

• Depression
• Head injury
• Hypertension
• Hypotension
• Poor nutrition
• Alcohol or substance abuse
• Diabetes
• Thyroid
• Adrenal gland disorders
• Constipation
• Measles
• Mononucleosis

Home Remedies for Lethargy

1. Home remedies for Lethargy using basil leaves
• Drink a concoction from basil leaves.
• The tea-like drink is a proven home remedy for lethargy.
• It is effective in relieving a tired and sluggish condition.

2. Home remedies for Lethargy using grapefruit and lemon juice
• Regular consumption of a glass of an equal amount of grapefruit and lemon juice is also beneficial.
• One can practice is fasting on fresh sprouts bimonthly.
• A diet profuse with fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables and lots of water can also alleviate the lethargic condition.
• These will provide the needed nutrients.
• This will invigorate the body.
• Having a tall glass of fresh fruit juice is refreshing.
• Energy drinks such as coffee, tea or any herbal drink can sure wake up a lethargic person.

3. Home remedies for Lethargy with Proper Diet
• Processed foods are to be avoided.
• Munching on junk foods brings in plenty of saturated fats to the body.
• This goes as well for canned or processed foods.
• These foods contribute chemicals, some of which might be carcinogenic.
• Cold beverages like soda and heavy drinks such as rich cream milk are to be avoided.
• Regular exercise should be done for one’s physical well-being.
• Live a stress free life.
• Stress causes lethargy.
• Being proactive will give us a better view of life.
• Keep away from stressful activities and exchanges.

Herbal home remedies for Lethargy

Some herbs are considered best relievers from lethargy in Ayurveda like:
- Ashwagandha also known as Winter Cherry
- Shatavari
- Aamlaki or Indian gooseberry
- Guduchi
• These herbs have restorative qualities.
• One can make concoctions of the herbs.
• One can take the direct extract as medication.
• Panchakarma, an Ayurveda massage technique is beneficial to a lethargic person.
• Certain Ayudervic oil preparations are used in the massage which are said to revitalize the totality of the person.
• Another way of managing lethargy is through reflexology and acupressure.
• Pressure points on the palms and the soles of the feet are manipulated by firmly pressing.
• This helps to get the stimulate blood flow for better circulation.

Other Home Remedies for Lethargy

• Drink glucose mixed water for immediate retention of lost nutrients.
• Have electrolyte powder mixed water to retain loss electrolytes.
• Exercise, pranayama, yoga are best way of getting over lethargy.
• Have fresh air early in the morning.
• Have a brisk walk early morning as the air is fresh and pollution free.
• This will help in rejunivating the body.
• Having natural fruit juices, being in natural environment and therapies with the help of aroma, music and other will certainly help relaxing the body and mind.
• Meditation will also help emotionally.

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Vertigo – Causes, Symptoms, Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment

Dizziness and vertigo are very common problems that requires visiting a physician quite often. More important it is a symptom and not a disease. Dizziness defines two kind of feelings:
- Lightheadedness: There is a feeling of faint in this. Your environment is stationary. It often goes away after taking rest. Sometimes, a feeling of nausea also comes when you are light-headed.
- Vertigo: It is a feeling in which you feel that your environment is also moving around you. There is a feeling of spinning, whirling, falling, or tilting.

It is very important to note that all vertigo comes with dizziness, but not all dizziness comes with vertigo.

The cause of vertigo is mainly related to the :
- Problem with vestibular system. It integrates the senses and movement and keeps the objects in visual focus as the body moves.
- Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)is a type of vertigo that develops due to collections of calcium in the inner ear.
- Inflammation of inner ear because of some viral or bacterial infection.
- Acoustic neuroma which is tumor of nerve tissue.
- Decreased blood flow to the base of the brain.
- Head trauma and neck injury.
- Migraine may also cause vertigo.

In case of vertigo, you can take precautions like:
- Take plenty of rest when symptoms of vertigo are there.
- Sudden movements should be avoided.
- Sudden position changes should be avoided.
- Do not increase any kind of activity immediately. It should be gradually increased.
- Take support of some cane or something while walking as you can loose balance.
- Avoid bright lights, TV, and reading during a vertigo attacks.

Diagnosis of vertigo is done on the basis of:
- Past history and clinical presentation.
- Neurological examination which involves judging the eye movements.
- Neurological examination also checks hearing.
- Neurological examination also checks one-sided weakness, loss of coordination, or loss of balance.
- Imaging of the brain can also be done.
- MRI evaluates the cerebellum more accurately.
- CT Scan can be used if there is a chance of bleeding.

Treatment of vertigo is not usually recommended if your vertigo lasts only second or minutes. But if it lasts for long, following treatment options are available:
- Oral steroid medications are given to reduce the inflammation of inner ear.
- Maneuvers are used to reposition the crystals and debris in the semicircular canals in case of inner ear inflammation.
- Intravenous diazepam can be considered for intractable symptoms and vomiting.
- Balance rehabilitation helps the brain adjust its response to changes in the vestibular system. It trains your eyes and other senses to “learn” how to compensate.