My friend is fainting?

When someone faints how long around do they stay fainted for? Im talking about if the person is fainting from not eating? Im asking becasue my friend has been dieting and im alomst positive the wrong way and she fainted the other day, but i was not sure if it was from it. How long usually do people stay inconcious if they faint from not eating? Thanks<33

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Hi Hearts

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Cause
It is usually caused decreased flow of blood to the brain. It can also be caused by arrhythmia (abnormal change in the beating of the heart), or may be due to heat exhaustion associated with excessive fluid loss, weakness, fatigue, anxiety, drenching sweats, and fainting.

Low blood sugar, low blood pressure (hypotension), allergies, anemia, and nutrient deficiencies such as magnesium and iron can all cause or contribute to fainting. If fainting spells are recurring, all of these factors should be screened for and, if present, addressed.
Note: Should you feel faint, sit down and put your head between your knees until you feel better. Also be sure to breathe fresh air.

Caution: Recurring fainting spells, as well as fainting caused by no discernible reason, require the immediate attention of a physician or other health expert.




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Natural Cures

Aromatherapy: Peppermint, neroli, basil, lavender, rosemary, or black pepper placed under the nose of a fainting victim can help speed a return to full consciousness.

Diet: Eating an organic, whole foods diet that includes healthy supplies of protein foods, and drinking plenty of pure, filtered water can help to prevent fainting.

Flower Essences: Apply Rescue Remedy庐 topically to the lips of the fainting victim to help him or her recover.

Homeopathy: Ignatia, Aconite, and Arsen alb are useful homeopathic remedies for preventing fainting spells.

Hydrotherapy: Hydrotherapy is the application of water, ice, steam and hot and cold temperatures to maintain and restore health. Treatments include full body immersion, steam baths, saunas, sitz baths, colonic irrigation and the application of hot and/or cold compresses. Hydrotherapy is effective for treating a wide range of conditions and can easily be used in the home as part of a self-care program. Many Naturopathic Physicians, Physical Therapists and Day Spas use Hydrotherapy as part of treatment.
*Purified water is essential for any hydrotherapy treatment.

Nutritional Supplementation: The following nutrients can help prevent and speed recovery from fainting spells: Vitamin B, pantothenic acid, iron, and magnesium.

Alternative Professional Care
If your symptoms persist despite the above measures, seek the help of a qualified health professional. The following professional care therapies have all been shown to be useful for treating fainting: Acupressure, Acupuncture, Bodywork, Environmental Medicine, Naturopathic Medicine, Oxygen Therapy, Reflexology, and Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Best of health to you

well if she hasnt been eating for a while... forever! shes dead man!

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