Natural Treatment

Reduction of Salt Intake - Since it is thought that excessive fluid within the inner ear leads to many of the symptoms, attempts are reducing salt intake can help in reducing the water content of the inner ear.  There is no doubt that restriction of dietary salt does help large numbers of Meniere's patients.  However, this is a good example of a treatment which does not yet have a solid scientific explanation for how it works.

Reduction of Caffeine/Nicotine - Caffeine and nicotine can be stimulants to the vestibular system and cause episodes of vertigo.

Acupuncture - Since stress is a precipitating factor in Meniere's Disease, reducing stress using acupuncture may be helpful.  Click here for more information.

Chiropractic Manipulations - Since stress is a precipitating factor in Meniere's Disease, reducing stress using chiropractic manipulations may be helpful.

Vestibular Rehabilitation - Vestibular rehabilitation is an alternative form of treatment involving specific exercises designed to (1) decrease dizziness; (2) increase balance function; (3) increase general activity levels.  Click here for more information.