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Dizziness
Adverse effectDizziness is an adverse body-related effect rather than a desired benefit. It refers to the outcome recorded when an intervention is associated with dizziness.
See the concise classification for Dizziness and its place among body-related effects.
These are research findings, not promises. Most options have little evidence, and results differ from person to person.
What can cause it
How likely each one is to cause it, most likely first.
Hot YogapracticePossible
Based on 4 studies. Strongest study: a systematic review of studies.
A survey of practitioners reported dizziness in 60% and light-headedness in 61%; nausea and dehydration were also reported, at 35% and 34%, respectively.
Open the Hot Yoga pageHot BathpracticePossible
Based on 5 studies. Strongest study: a randomized controlled trial.
A randomized trial of 24 healthy participants recorded dizziness and nausea as presyncopal symptoms when people exited a hot tub. A 2026 trial of 23 healthy participants reported light-headedness during hot-water immersion.
Open the Hot Bath pageTENS / EMS TherapypracticePossible
Based on one study. Strongest study: a randomized controlled trial.
In a 2026 randomized trial of 25 people with back pain, light-headedness and warmth occurred during the first five minutes of TENS and resolved on their own.
Open the TENS / EMS Therapy pageAcupuncturepracticeUnclear
Based on 21 studies. Strongest study: a pooled analysis of several trials.
Pooled analyses of randomized trials reported dizziness and mild nausea associated with changes in body position; another reported vasovagal reactions involving dizziness, chest discomfort, and cold sweating.
Open the Acupuncture pageFastingpracticeUnclear
Based on 12 studies. Strongest study: a pooled analysis of several trials.
Pooled analyses whose designs were not recorded reported dizziness in fasting studies, including analyses involving people with Diabetes Type 2, fatty liver, Metabolic Syndrome, Overweight, or Prediabetes. The findings do not quantify its frequency.
Open the Fasting pageCupping TherapypracticeUnclear
Based on 4 studies. Strongest study: a pooled analysis of several trials.
A 2018 pooled analysis of randomized trials reported slight dizziness. A 2024 pooled analysis of randomized and non-randomized human studies also reported dizziness in studies involving people with migraine or multiple sclerosis.
Open the Cupping Therapy pageBreathworkpracticeUnclear
Based on 5 studies. Strongest study: a randomized controlled trial.
A 2024 trial of 200 people reported light-headedness and dizziness, among other temporary effects. A 2023 review also reported dizziness, but the study designs it pooled were not recorded.
Open the Breathwork pageTai ChipracticeUnclear
Based on 4 studies. Strongest study: a pooled analysis of several trials.
Pooled analyses whose designs were not recorded reported dizziness. A 2025 pooled analysis also listed increased pain, muscle soreness, and mood fluctuation alongside dizziness.
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The expert view shows every study, dose protocol and source.
What can cause it
Interventions reported to bring this on52 listedHighest probability
- →PracticesHot YogaCertaintyMediumSourceClinical4 other sources
A survey of practitioners reported dizziness in 60% and light-headedness in 61%; nausea and dehydration were also reported, at 35% and 34%, respectively.
Who was studied
- Healthy people and patients
- ADHD
- Depression
- Obesity
Open Hot YogaStudy result
Heat-related symptoms in survey of practitioners: dizziness (60%), light-headedness (61%), nausea (35%), dehydration (34%)
- →PracticesHot BathCertaintyMediumSourceClinical5 other sources
A randomized trial of 24 healthy participants recorded dizziness and nausea as presyncopal symptoms when people exited a hot tub. A 2026 trial of 23 healthy participants reported light-headedness during hot-water immersion.
Who was studied
- Healthy people
Open Hot BathStudy result
presyncopal symptoms (dizziness and nausea) when exiting the hot tub
- →PracticesTENS / EMS TherapyCertaintyMediumSourceClinical1 other source
In a 2026 randomized trial of 25 people with back pain, light-headedness and warmth occurred during the first five minutes of TENS and resolved on their own.
Who was studied
- People with a condition
- Back Pain
Open TENS / EMS TherapyStudy result
light-headedness and warmth in the first five minutes of TENS (self-resolving)
Low probability(49)(1)(48)
- →PracticesAcupunctureCertaintyLowSourceClinical21 other sources
Pooled analyses of randomized trials reported dizziness and mild nausea associated with changes in body position; another reported vasovagal reactions involving dizziness, chest discomfort, and cold sweating.
Who was studied
- People with a condition
- Allergies
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Back Pain
- Depression
- Female Infertility
- Fibromyalgia
- +3 more
Open AcupunctureStudy result
dizziness and mild nausea due to body position changes
- →PracticesFastingCertaintyLowSourceClinical12 other sources
Pooled analyses whose designs were not recorded reported dizziness in fasting studies, including analyses involving people with Diabetes Type 2, fatty liver, Metabolic Syndrome, Overweight, or Prediabetes. The findings do not quantify its frequency.
Who was studied
- Healthy people and patients
- Diabetes Type2
- Fatty Liver Nafld
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Overweight
- Prediabetes
Open FastingStudy result
Dizziness
- →PracticesCupping TherapyCertaintyLowSourceClinical4 other sources
A 2018 pooled analysis of randomized trials reported slight dizziness. A 2024 pooled analysis of randomized and non-randomized human studies also reported dizziness in studies involving people with migraine or multiple sclerosis.
Who was studied
- People with a condition
- Migraine
- Multiple Sclerosis
Open Cupping TherapyStudy result
Slight dizziness
- →PracticesBreathworkCertaintyLowSourceClinical5 other sources
A 2024 trial of 200 people reported light-headedness and dizziness, among other temporary effects. A 2023 review also reported dizziness, but the study designs it pooled were not recorded.
- →PracticesTai ChiCertaintyLowSourceClinical4 other sources
Pooled analyses whose designs were not recorded reported dizziness. A 2025 pooled analysis also listed increased pain, muscle soreness, and mood fluctuation alongside dizziness.
- →PracticesStrength TrainingCertaintyLowSourceClinical4 other sources
A 2026 meta-analysis with pooled study designs not recorded reported dizziness. A randomized trial of 89 people also recorded dizziness during class.
- →PracticesYogaCertaintyLowSourceClinical4 other sources
Reviews pooling studies whose designs were not recorded reported mild dizziness during neck motion, as well as dizziness more generally.
Who was studied
- People with a condition
- ADHD
- Back Pain
- Carpal Tunnel
- Depression
- Frozen Shoulder
- Herniated Disc
- +4 more
Open YogaStudy result
Mild dizziness during neck motion
- →PracticesRed Light Therapy (Photobiomodulation)CertaintyLowSourceClinical3 other sources
Pooled analyses reported dizziness in studies involving people with Parkinson's Disease; one described minor dizziness during a session.
Who was studied
- People with a condition
- Parkinsons Disease
Open Red Light Therapy (Photobiomodulation)Study result
Dizziness
- →PracticesPilatesCertaintyLowSourceClinical3 other sources
A pooled analysis of randomized trials examined dizziness, and an RCT with 58 people in 2023 also reported it. The studied groups included people with Breast Cancer and Parkinson's Disease.
Who was studied
- Healthy people and patients
- Breast Cancer
- Parkinsons Disease
Open PilatesStudy result
Dizziness
- →PracticesHigh-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)CertaintyLowSourceClinical2 other sources
Pooled randomized-trial findings included dizziness among minor injuries, while another pooled analysis reported light-headedness. The studies included people with obesity, overweight, or stroke.
Who was studied
- Healthy people and patients
- Obesity
- Overweight
- Stroke
Open High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)Study result
Minor injuries/dizziness
- →PracticesQigongCertaintyLowSourceClinical2 other sources
A pooled analysis of randomized trials reported dizziness alongside increased pain, muscle soreness, and mood fluctuation among people studied with conditions including Back Pain, Diabetes Type 2, and Obesity.
Who was studied
- People with a condition
- Back Pain
- Diabetes Type2
- Hypercholesterolemia
- Hypertension
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Obesity
Open QigongStudy result
Dizziness, increase in pain, muscle soreness, mood fluctuation
- →PracticesMassageCertaintyLowSourceClinical2 other sources
Pooled analyses whose designs were not recorded reported dizziness in a clinical-condition context.
- →PracticesIce Bath / Cold PlungeCertaintyLowSourceClinical2 other sources
A review reported temporary neural responses associated with short-term instability; over the long term, those responses were described as helping improve stability and control.
Who was studied
- Healthy people
Open Ice Bath / Cold PlungeStudy result
Temporary neural responses cause short-term instability, but in the long term, they help improve stability and control.
- →PracticesAnusara YogaCertaintyLowSourceClinical2 other sources
A 2026 systematic review of observational studies reported adverse events associated with headstand (sirsasana); the finding does not specify how often dizziness occurred.
Who was studied
- People with a condition
Open Anusara YogaStudy result
adverse events associated with headstand (sirsasana)
- →PracticesOzone TherapyCertaintyLowSourceClinical2 other sources
A 2026 systematic review pooling randomized and non-randomized human studies reported dizziness.
- →PracticesBox BreathingCertaintyLowSourceClinical2 other sources
A randomized controlled trial involving 76 healthy participants reported trouble breathing and dizziness after Box Breathing.
Who was studied
- Healthy people
Open Box BreathingStudy result
trouble breathing and dizziness after performing box breathing
- →PracticesBrain Games / PuzzlesCertaintyLowSourceClinical2 other sources
A randomized trial in 31 healthy participants reported dizziness during training; a 21-person pilot also reported light dizziness during training.
- →PracticesTabata TrainingCertaintyLowSourceClinical2 other sources
An RCT involving 36 people with Obesity recorded dizziness in 2025.
- →PracticesInfrared SaunaCertaintyLowSourceClinical2 other sources
A 2025 randomized trial involving 30 people with Major Depressive Disorder recorded lightheadedness.
Who was studied
- People with a condition
- Major Depressive Disorder
Open Infrared SaunaStudy result
Lightheadedness
- →PracticesChelation Therapy (Non-Medical)CertaintyLowSourceClinical1 other source
A systematic review pooling randomized trials in people with coronary artery disease or peripheral artery disease reported faintness.
Who was studied
- People with a condition
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Peripheral Artery Disease
Open Chelation Therapy (Non-Medical)Study result
faintness
- →PracticesWim Hof Method BreathingCertaintyLowSourceClinical2 other sources
A randomized trial in 2021 recorded dizziness among 15 healthy participants.
- →PracticesFocused Attention MeditationCertaintyLowSourceClinical2 other sources
A cross-sectional study involving 342 people with a clinical condition recorded loss of consciousness or dizziness.
Who was studied
- People with a condition
Open Focused Attention MeditationStudy result
Loss of consciousness or dizziness
- →PracticesMeditationCertaintyLowSourceClinical1 other source
An RCT involving 140 people reported dizziness or nausea.
- →PracticesMindfulness MeditationCertaintyLowSourceClinical1 other source
An RCT involving 61 people with a clinical condition reported dizziness and shortness of breath during yoga.
Who was studied
- People with a condition
Open Mindfulness MeditationStudy result
Dizziness and shortness of breath during yoga
- →PracticesForest Bathing (Shinrin-yoku)CertaintyLowSourceClinical1 other source
In a randomized trial involving 36 people with hypertension, transient dizziness was reported alongside fatigue, mild headache, or elevated blood pressure.
Who was studied
- People with a condition
- Hypertension
Open Forest Bathing (Shinrin-yoku)Study result
Transient dizziness, fatigue, mild headache, or elevated blood pressure
- →PracticesFinnish SaunaCertaintyLowSourceClinical1 other source
A 2025 cross-sectional study involving 384 people recorded dizziness.
- →PracticesCoherent BreathingCertaintyLowSourceReference knowledge2 other sources
Dizziness can occur when breathing becomes excessively deep or involves overbreathing; the reference advises reducing breath depth or pausing if symptoms develop.
Open Coherent BreathingStudy result
Dizziness can occur if breathing becomes excessively deep or causes overbreathing; reduce the depth or pause if symptoms develop.
- →PracticesVinyasa YogaCertaintyLowSourceReference knowledge2 other sources
Rapid transitions between upright and inverted postures may cause brief dizziness due to orthostatic shifts. Dizziness was mentioned in 8 of 312 community reports discussing it.
Open Vinyasa YogaStudy result
Rapid transitions between upright and inverted postures may cause transient dizziness due to orthostatic shifts.
- →PracticesAlternate Nostril Breathing (Nadi Shodhana)CertaintyLowSourceReference knowledge1 other source
Breathing too deeply or rapidly can lower carbon dioxide and cause transient dizziness. It is not expected with comfortable, unforced breathing; stop if dizziness occurs.
Open Alternate Nostril Breathing (Nadi Shodhana)Study result
Transient dizziness can occur if breathing becomes excessively deep or rapid, due to reduced carbon dioxide. It is not expected with comfortable, unforced breathing; stop if it occurs.
- →PracticesBlack SalveCertaintyLowSourceReference knowledge1 other source
Systemic exposure to preparations containing sanguinarine may cause dizziness.
Open Black SalveStudy result
Dizziness may occur with systemic exposure to sanguinarine-containing preparations.
- →PracticesCoffee EnemaCertaintyLowSourceReference knowledge1 other source
Volume depletion, low blood pressure, or a vasovagal response may cause dizziness before or after the procedure.
Open Coffee EnemaStudy result
Volume depletion, hypotension, or a vasovagal response may cause dizziness before or after the procedure.
- →PracticesCyclingCertaintyLowSourceReference knowledge1 other source
Stopping suddenly after a hard ride, or riding in heat or while dehydrated, can allow blood to pool in the legs and lower blood pressure, causing light-headedness.
Open CyclingStudy result
Stopping suddenly after a hard ride, or riding dehydrated or in heat, lets blood pool in the legs and lowers blood pressure, which can cause light-headedness.
- →PracticesEar CandlingCertaintyLowSourceReference knowledge1 other source
Thermal stimulation of the inner ear or debris dislodged during the procedure may cause vertigo or dizziness.
Open Ear CandlingStudy result
Vertigo or dizziness can occur due to thermal stimulation of the inner ear or from debris dislodged during the procedure.
- →PracticesLaughter Yoga / TherapyCertaintyLowSourceReference knowledge1 other source
A pharmacology reference notes that rapid shifts in blood pressure and blood flow to the brain during laughter may cause temporary dizziness, especially in older adults or people with autonomic dysfunction.
Open Laughter Yoga / TherapyStudy result
Rapid shifts in blood pressure and cerebral blood flow during laughter episodes may cause transient dizziness, especially in older adults or those with autonomic dysfunction.
- →PracticesBinaural BeatsCertaintyLowSourceAnecdotal2 other sources
Some users report transient dizziness or lightheadedness during or after use, possibly due to rapid shifts in brainwave state or vestibular-cortical mismatch.
- →PracticesHatha YogaCertaintyLowSourceAnecdotal2 other sources
Some practitioners report transient dizziness upon rising from forward bends or inversions, especially beginners or those with blood pressure lability.
- →PracticesThai MassageCertaintyLowSourceAnecdotal2 other sources
Some individuals may experience transient dizziness upon standing after a Thai massage session due to relaxation-induced blood pressure changes.
- →PracticesBrisk WalkingCertaintyLowSourceAnecdotal1 other source
This effect was mentioned in 2 of 235 Reddit reports discussing it.
- →PracticesCardioCertaintyLowSourceAnecdotal1 other source
This effect was mentioned in 2 of 257 Reddit reports discussing it.
- →SupplementsChagaCertaintyLowSourceAnecdotal1 other source
This effect was mentioned in 4 of 229 Reddit reports discussing it.
- →PracticesDanceCertaintyLowSourceAnecdotal1 other source
Rapid spinning or head movements during dance may induce transient vertigo or dizziness.
- →PracticesJump Rope TrainingCertaintyLowSourceAnecdotal1 other source
Rapid changes in head position and high-intensity effort may cause transient dizziness or lightheadedness, especially in beginners or those with low blood pressure.
- →PracticesLoving-Kindness Meditation (Metta)CertaintyLowSourceAnecdotal1 other source
This effect was mentioned in 2 of 260 Reddit reports discussing it.
- →PracticesPsychotherapyCertaintyLowSourceAnecdotal1 other source
This effect was mentioned in 2 of 219 Reddit reports discussing it.
- →PracticesPursed-Lip BreathingCertaintyLowSourceAnecdotal1 other source
May occur due to cerebral vasoconstriction from reduced CO2 if exhalation is too prolonged.
- →PracticesSwimmingCertaintyLowSourceAnecdotal1 other source
This effect was mentioned in 2 of 178 Reddit reports discussing it.
- →PracticesTranscendental MeditationCertaintyLowSourceAnecdotal1 other source
This effect was mentioned in 4 of 254 Reddit reports discussing it.
- →PracticesIndoor RowingCertaintyLowSourceTheoretical1 other source
Dizziness can occur during or after hard rowing, particularly with dehydration, abrupt stopping, or excessive intensity.
How to read the evidence
Evidence tier — overall strength of the evidence for the whole compound
- StrongWell established — backed by strong, consistent human research.
- ModerateSome genuine support, but mostly from small or lower-quality studies. Promising, not proven.
- PreliminaryEarly-stage evidence — a promising hypothesis, not an established effect yet.
- LimitedVery limited evidence — treat this as a hypothesis, not proof.
- InsufficientNot enough good evidence to draw conclusions yet.
Certainty — how sure we can be that the effect is real
- Very highVery sure — strong, consistent evidence
- HighFairly sure — consistent evidence from good studies
- MediumModerately sure — new studies could change this
- LowNot sure — little or mixed evidence
- Very lowVery unsure — almost no usable evidence
Source — where the data comes from
- Meta-analysisPooled analysis of many trials — the strongest evidence
- RCTRandomized controlled trial — a strong human study design
- ClinicalA human clinical study
- Reference knowledgeFrom general health-science or pharmacology references, not a study of this exact claim
- Animal researchStudied in animals, not humans
- Community reportsAggregated user reports — anecdotal signal, not evidence
- TheoreticalMechanism-based reasoning, not yet tested
Study grade — quality of each underlying study (A best, D weakest)
- AHigh-quality — strong, consistent human trials
- BGood — solid evidence with some limitations
- CModerate — limited, small, or mixed-quality studies
- DWeak — preliminary, indirect, or animal-only
Confidence — how strongly the sources back a finding
A 0–100 score from study quality and agreement
Most supplement evidence is graded C–D. Read it as preliminary signal, not proof.
Full write-up
What is it
Dizziness is an adverse body-related effect rather than a desired benefit. It refers to the outcome recorded when an intervention is associated with dizziness. Examples include Berberine and Alpha-Lipoic Acid (ALA); the evidence and estimated probability differ between interventions, so each entry should be considered separately.
How interventions help
These entries describe dizziness as an outcome associated with some interventions, rather than identifying interventions that reliably improve dizziness. The associations span supplements, movement practices, and ozone therapy, so they should not be treated as one uniform type of effect or as evidence for a shared treatment approach.
The circumstances may differ between interventions. For some practices, dizziness is linked to how the activity is performed, while findings for several supplements come from clinical studies. A finding for Melatonin includes a typical dose range, but the entries do not establish a common dose, duration, onset, or persistence after stopping across interventions.
The people studied were not specified by health status, so these findings do not establish who is most susceptible or whether they apply to a particular cause of dizziness. The evidence also does not show that changing one intervention will resolve dizziness, making the intervention-specific details and context important when interpreting these associations.
Choosing guidance
When comparing options linked with dizziness, consider how the finding was observed, not just the probability label. Several medium-probability entries have clinical evidence from meta-analyses or randomized controlled trials, whereas low-probability entries span meta-analyses, randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews, reviews, and less direct sources such as pharmacology references or anecdotal reports. Very low-probability entries also include clinical studies, pharmacology references, and anecdotal reports, so the evidence type remains important when interpreting the label.
Human applicability is unevenly described. Many entries were studied in people, but the health status is often not specified; some evidence concerns healthy participants or people with a clinical condition. This makes findings less directly transferable when a reader’s health context differs from the studied group. The records also do not consistently state whether studies disagree, so an unreported conflict should not be treated as proof of uniform results.
The amount and timing may matter. Dizziness is described in relation to high doses, dose escalation, rapid intake, empty-stomach use, injections, or position changes for some options, while exercise, breath manipulation, dehydration, heat, procedures, blood-pressure changes, blood-sugar changes, and sedative effects appear across other groups. This means an option associated with dizziness during a particular activity or administration method may not be comparable with one evaluated in routine oral use.
Readers who prioritize direct human trial evidence may give more weight to options supported by clinical studies, while those considering yoga, procedures, or products supported mainly by references or anecdotes should treat the reported association as more context-dependent. The listed dose and study details should be read alongside the circumstances in which dizziness was observed, rather than as interchangeable comparisons.