Health Advice on Fainting

From Mauritian newspaper

Fainting is a temporary loss of consciousness, when the person falls to the floor. A faint occurs when insufficient amount of oxygen is reaching the brain. The most common is a vasovagal attack, where overstimulation of a major nerve slows the heart and lowers blood pressure. This may be caused by intense stress or anything that suddenly increases pressure inside the body, such as blowing a trumpet. Advice for those experiencing a faint: stop playing the trumpet immediately and take a rest and drink of water.