by Dr. Kimberley Bell, DPT | Sep 21, 2026 | Blogs, Dr. Kim Bell DPT, Migraines, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation |
TL;DR: Some foods may increase inflammation, dizziness, or vertigo in certain people. Tracking your personal food triggers may help you identify patterns while recovering from vestibular conditions. Could the foods you eat be contributing to dizziness or vertigo? For...
by Dr. Kimberley Bell, DPT | Aug 27, 2026 | Blogs, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Geriatric Fall Prevention, Preventing Falls, The Bell Method, Tinnitus, Vertigo |
TL;DR: Some medications can cause dizziness, vertigo, tinnitus, or imbalance. If you suspect a medication is contributing to your symptoms, review your medications with your pharmacist or healthcare provider. A patient recently asked me an important question about...
by Dr. Kimberley Bell, DPT | Jul 31, 2026 | Blogs, Dizziness, Dr. Kim Bell DPT, My Healing Journey, San Diego, The Bell Method, Vertigo |
TL;DR – Mold and dizziness may be connected for some people, particularly when hidden mold causes ongoing exposure. However, mold is only one of many possible causes of vertigo. If you have unexplained dizziness, address any mold problems in your home while also...
by Dr. Kimberley Bell, DPT | Jun 21, 2026 | Blogs, BPPV, Cervical Dizziness, Dizziness, The Bell Method, Vertigo |
TL;DR Feeling like you’re about to spin, even without severe vertigo, can sometimes be caused by mild BPPV, vestibular migraine, neck dysfunction, or other vestibular problems. A professional evaluation may help identify the underlying cause and guide treatment....
by Dr. Kimberley Bell, DPT | May 31, 2026 | Blogs, BPPV, Dizziness |
TL;DR Brain zaps are brief electric-like sensations in the head. They are not a diagnosis, but may be linked to vestibular issues, migraine variants, ear canal irritation, or neurological causes. Proper evaluation is important to rule out serious conditions. If you’re...