Most common triggers for Meniere's Disease Attacks - Sodium & Salt (2 big reasons, low sodium diet?)
https://bit.ly/drclarkmenieres Drawing from his 20+ years of experience treating Ménière's disease patients and the current scientific data, Dr. Clark shares the most common triggers of Meniere's Disease attacks. This video covers sodium and salt... • 2 reasons why sodium triggers attacks of vertigo, tinnitus and hearling loss • What it really means if sodium/salt is a trigger for you • What to do if sodium/salt is a trigger for you (low sodium diet or sodium restriction may not be enough) Sources: Transl Med UniSa. 2020 May; 22: 5–9. My 20+ years of experience. Symptoms of Meniere's Disease that increase during attacks: • Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) • Hearing Loss • Muffled or Distorted Hearing • Dizziness • Vertigo • Disequilibrium ...knowing your triggers can help you avoid these debilitating attacks. Chapters 00:00 - Intro 00:31 - Quick, simple explanation of Ménière's disease 00:42 - Ménière's disease symptoms 00:57 - Meniere's patients have TERRIBLE quality of life 01:10 - Low sodium diet for Meniere's (necessary?) 01:24 - Reason 1 Why sodium/salt triggers Meniere's attacks 01:40 - Water follows sodium (swelling) 01:55 - Salty restaurant food! 02:07 - Reason 2- Sodium ACTIVATES your immune system (BAD) 02:42 - Danger level of sodium is personal 02:56 - Being sensitive to sodium/salt = unstable Meniere's 03:09 - How much sodium is too much? 03:35 - What to do if sodium/salt is a trigger for your Meniere's attacks 03:48 - What is a low sodium diet? 04:05 - Low sodium/salt restriction is not a magic cure 04:25 - 90% of Meniere's patients have an immune system problem 04:42 - Tests for Ménière's disease patients 04:58 - Make sure your doctor knows THIS 05:23 - Super quick recap http://bit.ly/drclarkfacebook http://bit.ly/drclarktwitter ▶︎ SUBSCRIBE for new videos: / drdavidjclarkdc New uploads on "Neuro-Metabolic Mondays" and "Thyroid Thursdays" I made this channel because millions of people are suffering with chronic neurological and metabolic problems like autoimmune conditions, diabetes, hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's, and vertigo/dizziness/balance problems. These men, women and children need someone they can trust to keep up to date with current research and scientific findings...and make this complex information easy to understand and use. You can expect videos covering these topics (among others): • Hashimoto's and Low Thyroid/Hypothyroidism • Autoimmune conditions (ANA antibodies, Multiple Sclerosis, Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease) • Long COVID, Post COVID Autoimmunity • Neurodevelopmental Problems (Autism Spectrum Disorders, Seizures) • Vertigo, Meniere's Disease and other vestibular, dizziness and balance problem • Neurodegeneration (Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's Disease) • Celiac Disease, Gluten Sensitivity, Non-Celiac Wheat Sensitivity Dr. David Clark, DC Fellow American College of Functional Neurology Fellow American Board of Brain Injury & Rehabilitation Diplomate College of Clinical Nutrition Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist Fellow American Board of Vestibular Rehab Vestibular Rehab Specialist (ACNB) 919-401-0444 6015 Fayetteville Rd Ste 111 Durham, NC 27713