Curesfor Tinnitus

Easy Natural Cures For Tinnitus

 

Executive summery About Cures forTtinnitus by Rachel M Grant

 

According to the American Tinnitus Association, over 50 million people in America experience tinnitus, a ringing in one or both ears that can be intermittent or non-stop. For 12 million, the disorder is severe enough for them to seek medical attention, and for 2 million their disorder is so debilitating they cannot hear or even sleep.

Unfortunately, for these sufferers there is no cure. There are no medical treatments available to completely remove this condition. However, there are several natural cures that can significantly lower or even erase the irritating ringing in the ears that comes with the disorder.

The most effective way to combat tinnitus is with simple lifestyle modifications. It has been found that reducing or eliminating the intake of salt and caffeine can greatly reduce the symptoms of this disorder. If you are a smoker, quitting smoking has been shown to be an effective way to alleviate symptoms. Generally, avoiding all stimulants will greatly help in combating tinnitus. Sufferers of tinnitus should avoid loud sounds and noises, exercise daily, and get enough sleep, doing their best to avoid fatigue.

There are other lifestyle modifications that can also help. The addition of relaxation exercises, such as deep breathing and meditation, can also help to alleviate symptoms. Furthermore, as blood pressure is related to this disorder, losing weight or taking other steps to lower ones blood pressure may help to lessen the ringing. Being active, rested, and relaxed is key in combating this disorder.

In terms of additions to your diet, there are several over-the-counter supplements that can help to quiet symptoms. Studies have noted that some sufferers have low zinc levels in their system, so adding a zinc supplement has been shown to be effective. Furthermore, many people swear by Ginkgo Biloba in treating their disorder. Doctors recommend two tablets of standardized Ginkgo Biloba extract three times a day with meals. Studies have also shown that the addition of melatonin can be helpful, especially for sufferers who have trouble sleeping due to the constant ringing. Taking 1-3 milligrams of melatonin at bedtime can help quiet the ringing and bring on restful sleep.

Looking at what medications one takes when seeking to lessen the symptoms has been shown to help. Drugs including antibiotics, sedatives, anti-inflammatory medications, antidepressants, and even aspirin can cause or exacerbate the disorder. If one takes any of these medications, they should consult their doctor regarding a possible change in dose or stopping the medication altogether to see if that lessens or even eliminates the ringing.

Above all else, one should try not to worry about their tinnitus. Anxiety has been shown to exacerbate symptoms, and stress reduction techniques have been proven effective in lessening the effects of the disorder. Sufferers should be sure not to worry about their future symptoms, and practice stress reduction in their lives, including in how they view their illness.

By making some simple lifestyle modifications, adding a few supplements, evaluating current medications, and practicing stress reduction techniques, sufferers may find that they can reduce or eliminate their symptoms with natural remedies, even in the absence of a be-all and end-all medical cure.