Ear Ringing Treatment – Using Natural Methods
Using Natural Treatment For Ringing In The Ears
I think anyone who has suffered persistently with tinnitus or ringing in the ears for any length of time will have discovered by now the medical science has to date not found a cure for tinnitus or even a proper tinnitus treatment.
It is for this reason that most people with tinnitus eventually get round to using the treatments for tinnitus that do work, i.e the natural treatments for ringing in ears.
There is a host of information already on this site regarding homeopathic tinnitus treatments but many other herbs and supplements have also been tried and indeed many have been found to be very effective.
You know that ringing in the ears that follows a too-loud concert? For people with tinnitus, that annoying sound never ends. It’s not always ringing, though; tinnitus can cause a constant clicking or hissing sound as well.
Millions of people in the United States suffer from tinnitus. A severe case can cause trouble hearing, working or even sleeping. So what causes this troublesome condition?
Exposure to loud noises like concerts can cause it, but so can some medicines—particularly Valium-type drugs (benzodiazepines) and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (aspirin and ibuprofen, for example). It may also be a symptom of other health problems, such as allergies, high or low blood pressure, tumors and problems in the heart, blood vessels, jaw or neck.
Treating tinnitus with natural medicines
The easiest way to treat tinnitus is to identify and eliminate its cause. If the ringing in the ear is due to long-term exposure to loud noise or music, scuba diving or other exposures that have damaged the eardrum, it is more difficult to treat. However, some studies have shown magnesium supplementation (150 to 250 mg three times daily) may help in these cases…
From Tinnitus: Natural Ways to End the Ringing | Doctor Murray
Listed below are some tips and advice form various people with a ringing in the ears from around the world with regard to Apple Cider Vinegar, which is said to very helpful with tinnitus.
03/15/2012: Sherif from Cairo, Egypt: “I'm tinnitus sufferer 4yrs ago, I'm member of lot of tinnintus groups at face book. One person had T 3YRS AGO. SHE USED ANTIFUNGAL for nails containing apple cider vinegar and the tinnitus disappear completely.”
03/15/2012: David from Ixtapa, Mexico replies: “How did she use the cider, just on her nails, did she drink it, etc?”
04/05/2012: North Carolina Resident from Raleigh, Nc replies: “So I think I have tinnitus or at least a ringing in my left ear only, from shootings firearms at our farm. Yes they were not protected I know I was stupid. It's been ringing for a few weeks almost a month now. My friend's ears have been ringing over a year now from the same thing. Both ears for him and If it works for me it might work for him.
I've been taking 2 tablespoons of ACV in a cup followed by a big cup of warm tea. Should I drink 8oz? or Dilute it? If anyone has any information on what I should do PLEASE EMAIL ME at alexuzzell6991(at)yahoo.com “
09/05/2010: Linda from Palm Springs, Ca: “Hi and Thank you for having this posting. I recently had my plugged ears cleaned. Have had some adrenal issues and am taking naturopathic minerals for this condition. I also have experienced “inner ear ringing”, or tinnitus, if you so choose. I try not to label ailments. Do you know if ACV is helpful for this condition? Ringing is usually at night. Should I take it right before bed time? How many times per day can I do so? Thank you,
Linda”
Replies
09/05/2010: Lisa from Lafayette, La replies: “Linda, are you of the premenopausal or perimenopausal age group? I am reading an awesome book on women in this age range and tinnitus is often caused by hormone fluctuations associated with such. Try over the counter progesterone cream, USP bioidentical, NOT yam extract. Research a little on it. It makes a lot of things right again with women around general age of 30 and beyond.”
01/22/2011: Kristy from Sugar Land, Tx replies: “Have you tried taking the faucet test?
The faucet test involves the following. You stand near the sink and turn the water faucet on fully. Many people with tinnitus are unable to hear tinnitus sounds while standing near or close to running or falling water. One other way is to perform this test while in the shower. If either of these provide some relief then you would likely benefit from technique known as ?masking?.
Many trust a technique known as ?masking? that uses white noise to silence or make the ringing less noticeable or transparent.
This is treatment option is commonly used while undergoing other treatment options.”
JPan for Langhorne, PA on their experiece with Apple Cider Vinegar as a tinnitus treatment…
03/17/2009: J Pan from Langhorne, PA/ USA: “Apple Vinegar Cider
Directions: 8 oz apple vinegar cider , microwave 1 min, mix honey, drink all.
Did it for 3 nights, ringing greatly reduced, nearly gone (keeping fingers crossed). Love this site, love the people, more people should post feedback after using it because for me it was a life saver.
Hope I never have to drink this stuff again tho, it almost made me vomit. But would go through the experience 1 million times to be done with the buzzing.”
03/22/2009: MARGIE from WIGAN, ENGLAND replies: “COULD SOMEONE TELL ME THE MEASUREMENTS FOR THE APPLE CIDER VINEGAR RECIPE FOR TINNITUS. CONFUSED ABOUT WHETHER ITS 8OZ OF WATER OR 80Z OF ACV. THANKS”
EC: You are right! No, 8 OZ of apple cider vinegar would be crazy. Typically one would take either 2 teaspoons or 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in 8 ounces of water…
04/29/2009: J Pan from Langhorne, PA replies: “Oh, I used 8 oz of straight apple vinegar cider. I didn't dilute with any water. As I said, tasted awful, but I was desperate.”
05/13/2009: Just Toni from Tempe, AZ replies: “J Pan, could you please say how long you had the ringing in your ears before trying this recipe? Days, months, or years? Did you have a recent exposure to a load noise, concert or guns? Or a cold, some kind of flu? Your further input could be helpful to many suffering souls. By the way is it still almost gone?”
08/14/2009: J. Madrigal from Edinburg, Tx replies: “What are the exact measurements for the acv remedy? Is it 8 oz. of apple cider vinegar or 8 oz. of water and 2 tbsps of acv plus the honey? Please respond. Please tell me that this actually works for the tinnitus, I'm really desperate.”
09/22/2009: Trinity from Spokane, Wa replies: “Ok, so Im now as we speak trying the apple cidar vinegar for this ringing in my ears. Ringing started last night, usually goes away, but has not this time. i am also trying garlic willow oil in my ear, (only left ear) i have heard the ringing can be caused by bacteria or virus, or biotics being unbalanced after taking antibiotics. I will keep posted on if any of these worked for me. And yes, the 8oz of acv, is by far the most uncomfortable, and unpleasant taste ever!!!!!! the burn, and taste could make you pass out, but if it works, itll be worth it.”
Then we have some negative reports about using apple cider vinegar to relieve your ringing ears.
Trinity from Spokane, Wa replies: “UPDATE ON ACV——–NAY. WILL NOT TAKE AGAIN. SPENT THE LAST HOUR NAUSEATED, AND FINALLY SPENT SOME TIME THROWING UP!!! RINGING NOT GONE, NOT EVEN DIMINISHED. IF ANYTHING MORE IRRITATED FROM THE VOMITING!!!WILL KEEP SEARCHING FOR CAUSE AND CURE I GUESS. AM LOOKING INTO CANDIDA CAUSES. ONLY TRY THE ACV IF YOU HAVE A VERY VERY TOUGH STOMACH TOLERANCE… TAKE WITH CAUTION.”
09/22/2009: Tricia from Ireland replies: “Trinity – I sincerely hope you are diluting the acv and that it is not neat. If you aren't it won't be the ringing in your ears that will cause you concern.”
09/23/2009: Tricia from Ireland replies: “Hi Trinity – my last reply was to your first post. When your throat, stomach and bum (I imagine thats suffering too) has settled and you will need to give it a few days. Try again. This time use only 2 tablespoons of the acv in a full (8oz preferably) glass of water. At the most this should be taken 3 times per day. Vinegar of any kind is exceptionally acidic so you may also need to take some acidophilus to balance your insides again. The more water you drink the faster you will recover from what must have been a pretty horrible couple of hours.”
Source: earthclinic
As we can see there are many people that find apple cider does indeed help to relieve their ringing in the ears symptoms, at least on a temporary basis, whilst others again have found it has not helped at all.
I think what we can gain from this is that many natural methods do help to relieve tinnitus ringing in ears but work better on some individuals than others. This possible could simply because there are many different underlying or root causes of the ringing in the ears.
I suggest you experiment a bit on your own and please feel free to post your comments below. Every little helps!
Ringing in the Ear Vitamin Therapy: Will It Work?
Tinnitus is a sensation of noise that exists internally. Usually it is considered as a symptom rather than a disease. The causes of tinnitus are hearing loss, otosclerosis, jaw misalignment, Meniere’s disease, ear infections, and blood circulation problems. However, a lot of cases of tinnitus apparently exist alone without an identifiable cause. There are many treatment options available, and ringing in the ear vitamin therapy is just one of the many.
The B Vitamins
Many people who have devoted their expertise in finding the right treatment for tinnitus believe that lack of B-complex vitamins lead to hearing problems, one of which is tinnitus. The B vitamins are a group of complex substances that have interrelated functions, primarily in keeping the proper metabolism of the human body. Perhaps the most significant function of the B-complex vitamins is to maintain proper functioning of the nervous system. They are also known to help the body release energy and relieve stress. It is believed that taking the B-complex vitamins may offer more benefits than taking a single type of B vitamin.
The B vitamins are water soluble and are not stored in your fat tissue. Hence, your body loses them on a daily basis as they are processed right away and the excess is removed by the body through the excretory pathways. However, much of our diet today is composed of processed foods, which have little B vitamins. Hence, our diets are deficient of these nutrients to some extent. According to experts, lack of such vitamins can lead to ailments like tinnitus. Vitamin B complex deficiency can result in hearing impairment, anemia, skin problems, vision problems, and nervousness. Studies also indicate that this deficiency may also result in ringing in the ear. Vitamin therapy consisting of B vitamins may correct this problem.
What research says?
Research indicates that people with tinnitus lack Vitamin B1 and B12. These two vitamins are important for the appropriate functioning of the human nervous system. However, the direct association between tinnitus and lack of these vitamins cannot be established yet. There are only few studies conducted so far, and these studies point to a possibility that Vitamin B-complex deficiency can cause auditory dysfunction.
Despite the lack of definitive research on this subject, vitamin remedies for tinnitus have been released. Nutrient supplementation for tinnitus has become a popular. People look for natural remedies because there is no appropriate treatment. The positive thing is that many people who went through this form of nutrient therapy have experienced alleviation of their tinnitus.
On the other hand, there are natural sources for Vitamin B-complex for those who do not prefer to get them in pill form. Meat, legumes, and wheat germ are good sources of Vitamin B1. Swiss cheese, tuna, eggs, milk, and ham are good sources of Vitamin B12.
Is there a dosage instruction?
Unfortunately, there is no available medical literature regarding Vitamin B-complex treatment for tinnitus. Doctors generally do not prescribe vitamin supplements to treat tinnitus. But you can go to your nutritionist to check for vitamin deficiencies first. It is not wise to get a bottle of Vitamin B-complex supplements if you are unsure you lack these vitamins. Only medical tests can indicate that you lack these vitamins. Tinnitus is just one symptom to look out for, and not all people with Vitamin B1 or B12 deficiency suffer from tinnitus. At the same time, not everyone with tinnitus lack these vitamins.
Ask your doctor if it is safe to take these vitamin supplements if you are also taking other medications. Ringing in the ear vitamin therapy may either interfere with or enhance other therapies. Well, the good thing is that the B-complex vitamins are not toxic at the right doses. Over-dosage can cause abdominal pains though. There is also a possibility that such supplements may interact with metformin, proton pump inhibitors, and other medications.
More on Nutrient Supplementation
Aside from Vitamin B-complex, there are other vitamins that may help ease tinnitus. Vitamin A, for instance, is said to keep the tissues in the ears fine. In so doing, it helps keep your hearing in good condition. Deficiency in this vitamin may lead to problems in the inner ears. Good sources of Vitamin A are green leafy vegetables, yellow vegetables, blackberries, blueberries, and oranges.
Another vitamin that is important for tinnitus sufferers is Vitamin E. One of the functions of this vitamin is to enhance the supply of oxygen to different parts of the body, including the ears. Good sources are vegetables, dried beans, whole grains, fish, and eggs.
Aside from ringing in the ear vitamin therapy, mineral supplementation is also important. Tinnitus is also associated with lack of magnesium and zinc. As a result, nutrient supplement formulas for tinnitus may contain these minerals. There are studies that show that certain dosages of zinc and magnesium can reduce perception of tinnitus. Then again, it’s important to see a nutritionist or a doctor to find out if you can safely take mineral or vitamin supplements.
Ringing in the Ears Treatments Available
Tinnitus is usually called ringing in the ears because most people with this condition report that their ears ring. In scientific investigations, it turns out that a lot of people with tinnitus hear high-pitched noise inside one of or both their ears. We are not talking about a new condition. A significant percentage of people around the world have ringing ears. Since the day man has become accustomed with music and machinery, he began to suffer from various hearing problems. One is tinnitus or ringing in the ears. Treatments do not cure this condition. Usual cases of tinnitus cannot be cured by conventional medicine. However, there are many ways to manage this odd condition.
Maskers and Hearing Aids
Masking devices are very popular among tinnitus patients. These devices are often recommended by audiologists, doctors who specialize in hearing disorders. Masking is a method that uses white noise, which is a kind of noise with a broad spectrum of frequencies. White noise sounds like soft hissing or hushing static sound. Masking works by covering the unpleasant pitchy noise heard in the ears. Many experts also think that it can make people get used to noises, including tinnitus. Some sufferers who have worn maskers report that their tinnitus temporarily went away after they removed their maskers. This is called residual inhibition, but its incidence remains arbitrary.
Hearing aids are given to people with hearing loss and tinnitus. Patients with hearing loss have brains that compensate to the lack of impulses coming from the auditory nerve. As a result, the brain picks even the internal signals, which is heard as tinnitus. Hearing aids can amplify incoming sound and somehow correct this problem to some degree. The amplified external noise provides a masking effect so that the affected person hears less of the internal noise.
TRT and CBT
Tinnitus retraining therapy and cognitive behavior therapy are two of the most popular non-invasive ringing in the ears treatments. TRT is a combination of psychotherapy and masking, and is rooted in the belief that much of the mechanism behind tinnitus happens in the brain. The patient can be retrained to hear tinnitus in a different fashion. It does not aim to remove tinnitus from one’s system, but it can remove it from one’s consciousness. Counseling sessions help the patient understand that the ringing inside the head is harmless. The use of white noise aims to help the patients get used to noises until a point of habituation is achieved.
Cognitive behavior therapy is purely psychological in approach. It also aims to help patients understand that tinnitus is benign. However, it goes further by helping patients overcome anxiety and depression, negative emotional outcomes of the distressful ringing inside the ears.
These psychological interventions to treat tinnitus are based on the premise that the brain has an important role in the development of tinnitus. That is why sometimes it is called ringing in the brain and not ringing in the ears. Treatments like CBT and TRT may take time to have real effect on patients. That is why some become dismayed.
Drugs
Doctors prescribe a number of drugs to help people with tinnitus. Some of these drugs are Xanax, Lidocaine, and melatonin. These medications are not made specifically to treat tinnitus, but they have been under studies to check their effectiveness in treating ringing in ears. Xanax, for instance, is an anxiety drug, which is able to help tinnitus patients suffering from anxiety. Lidocaine is an anesthetic, and how it diminishes the perception of ringing noise inside the ears is controversial. Melatonin is a sleep medication, and it probably helps people with tinnitus that result in sleep problems. Prolonged taking of these medications is not at all recommended because of their considerable adverse effects in the long run.
Vitamin Supplementation
According to some scientists, tinnitus could be a result of lack of Vitamin B12 and magnesium. The verification of this fact is questionable, although it appears in tinnitus literature. More studies should be conducted to establish the relationship between tinnitus and nutrient deficiencies. However, many tinnitus remedy formulations contain Vitamin B12. Take note that there are more profound manifestations of vitamin and mineral deficiencies than plain ringing ears.
Ginkgo Biloba
This is a very popular herbal ringing in the ears treatments. It has been used in Chinese medicine for centuries. According to the literature on herbal medicine, Ginkgo biloba improves blood circulation and boosts brain function. It is used to treat many disorders like dementia, depression, anxiety, cardiovascular disorders, multiple sclerosis, and so on. Its true medicinal value remains under the scrutiny of research. Not all tinnitus patients treated with this herb noted relief.
Homeopathy
The popularity of homeopathic remedies for tinnitus is probably due to the absence of true conventional medicine for this condition. Reports indicate that homeopathic preparations gradually cause a decline in the amount of phantom noise heard. Laboratory tests to back up claims of homeopathic medicines are lacking. However, the number of people swearing they have experienced relief is compelling. Then again, it is quite crucial that a patient sees his or her doctor prior to taking any form of medicine for tinnitus, whether prescribed medications or alternative remedies.
There is still no cure for tinnitus!
This is one of the areas of medicine in which scientists continue to find the right tinnitus cure. Until an absolute treatment is invented, patients would have to resort to available medications or therapies, none of which prove to be universally effective for tinnitus.
Know Cause of Ringing in the Ear and How to Avoid Them
There are various kinds of diseases that can affect our ears. Sadly, some of them are caused by our lack of awareness or concern towards our ears. It is rather important to know what can be destructive to our hearing for us to avoid them and avoid unwanted ear conditions in the process. One of the most disabling ear conditions today is tinnitus or it is more commonly known as ringing in the ear. In America, there are 50 million people who have this condition and it can affect anyone whether young or old, male or female. Apart from that, what actually makes this condition even more upsetting is the fact that a definitive tinnitus cure has not yet been created. Listed below are some of the things that can cause tinnitus.
1. Noises – all kinds of noises have an effect in our hearing but there are certain levels of noise that we should avoid because they are extremely dangerous for us. There are various ear conditions that are caused the exposure to loud levels of noises and these diseases include tinnitus. What you actually do is to avoid subjecting your ears to high levels of noise by staying away from noisy environments such disco houses and airports, minimize using audio devices like mp3 players, mobile phones and ipods and always keep their volume low and wear the right ear protection like earmuffs and earplugs if you have to stay in noisy places.
2. Unhealthy lifestyle – remember that there are several diseases that are caused by unhealthy lifestyles. The intake of caffeine, alcohol, nicotine and all other harmful substances can cause tinnitus. Apart from that, unhealthy diet and the lack of exercise can cause the diseases which can trigger tinnitus. Make sure to check your lifestyle every now and then if you don’t want to suffer from tinnitus ringing in the ears or from the many other diseases that an unhealthy lifestyle can bring.
3. Stress – this is a very serious health condition because it does not only cause tinnitus but other kinds of health problems that can be life threatening. There are many things that you can do to avoid getting too stressed out and they do not really have to be extravagant. You can try relaxation exercises, listen to music, have a short walk and many others. Just bear in mind that stress will never give you any solutions to your problem instead it can make your problem worse.
We have the power to avoid the causes of tinnitus. We should always pay attention to the small things that happen in our daily lives and how they can actually make big changes to our lives. As much as we can, we should always take the right course not only to keep us healthy but also to improve our health.
How to Avoid a Steady Ringing in the Ears
Hearing a steady ringing in the ears can be very pesky. Some people are lucky that they experience a ringing in the ear for intermittent periods only. On the other hand, there are some very unlucky individuals who would have it at prolonged periods. Nevertheless, there are ways to avoid having a constant ear ringing:
• Avoid exposure to loud noise – As loud noise may cause ear ringing, it may also aggravate an existing one.
• Be healthy – Nothing beats having a healthy body. By eating the right food and living a healthy lifestyle, your body’s immune system gets a boost and makes it easier to adapt to any health problems.
• Stay away from stressors – It can be in the form of a person, an event, or a place. If you are with something that brings about stress to you, the ear ringing will be aggravated.
• Proper care of your ears – Exercise proper care for the ears when cleaning them.
By avoiding a ringing in the ears, you do not risk your life to be greatly altered. If you know how to avoid it, then take all necessary precautions.
