Why do i become light headed and dizzy when blowing up a balloon?

Because u blowing oxygen out of ur lungs.. it  do the same to me  when i inhale helium from a balloon ..

There are eight major endocrine glands, each with a different function: pituitary gland: the “brain” of the endocrine system; regulates all seven of the other glands and secretes growth hormone.thyroid: regulates a person’s metabolic rate, which is the amount of energy expended daily by a person at rest.thymus: assists in the development of a person’s immune system.adrenal gland: regulates fluid and sodium balance within the body, and secretes epinephrine (“adrenaline”) when the body is under stress, producing the fight-or-flight response.ovaries (in females) and testes (in males): control the development of secondary sex characteristics.pancreatic islets: regulate blood sugar.pineal gland: regulates biorhythms and mood, and stimulates the onset of puberty.

Nothing will delay it, but drinking some lemon (squeeze 3) would cut it, making it last a few days, but its not good to do that. won't hurt you but the next month will be more cramps.. take some advils with you on the trip