i have started suffering from dizziness since 2- 3 days because of some ear infection. will anulom-vilom help me?

Dizziness is one of the symptoms of a middle or inner ear infection which is also known as otitis media. Some of the other symptoms of an ear infection are ear pain, fever and even temporary hearing loss. Most individuals suffering from an ear infection will experience dizziness mostly while sitting or standing up. This is because the interaction of the small bones in the ear that help maintain the balance of the body tends to get disrupted by the infection.

Anulom Vilom is known to be one of the most effective as well as easiest breathing exercises that promotes purification of the body and the mind. Anulom Vilom is also known to be effective in dealing with stress of the mind and body as well as internal body diseases.

Anulom Vilom can also be an excellent supplementary treatment for ear infection and the associated symptoms such as dizziness as in this form of pranayama the blood flow is accelerated because of the fast flowing air that impacts the veins and the fine arteries. In fact anulom vilom pranayama is also known to be effective in curing colds, sinuses, cataracts and similar other conditions. Anulom vilom is effective only when it is practiced twice a day for at least 10 – 15 minutes daily.

References:

• http://knowyoga.org/tiki-index.php?page=Anulom+Vilom+Pranayam
• http://livingroomyoga.biz/yogastpetersburg/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Yoga-and-Immunity1.pdf

Submitted by V A on January 18, 2013 at 12:28

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