Understanding Tinnitus

What is Tinnitus?



You're hearing sounds in your head. Or more precisely, your ear. Don't worry; you are not hallucinating. You might be suffering from tinnitus.

Tinnitus, simply outlined, is the condition wherein the victim hears sounds, either constantly or infrequently, even if his surroundings are absolutely silent. This sound usually takes the form of some kind of ringing, which is where the condition gets its name from - the Latin word, tinnitus, meaning ringing. Nonetheless these sounds need not be limited to ringing. They can be high pitched tones, clicking, roaring - even songs. Whatever the character of the sounds, tinnitus is an uncomfortable and even painful condition to live with.

The good news is that you're not all alone if you suffer from tinnitus. About one in five people between the ages of 55 and 65 suffer from this condition. Tinnitus has affected many well known folks. Among them are many famous musicians - Eric Clapton, Paul Simon, Neil Young and Beethoven.

Tinnitus can be of 2 types - objective and subjective. Patients with objective tinnitus basically emit sounds from their ears loud enough to be perceived upon exam. These sounds can be regularly due to muscle seizures. Medical attention should be sought right away if the sound beats in time with the pulse : though rare, this could hint at an aneurysm or dissection of the carotid artery.

The other kind is subjective tinnitus, which usually results from hearing loss. Other causes include side-effects from chemotherapy or medication ( including antibiotics and painkillers ), head wounds, thyroid, depression and even anemia, to name a few.

There are many tinnitus treatments - allopathic medicine, alternative therapies and a combination of the two. Tinnitus Miracle is one of the new treatments, a clinically proven 5 step holistic system that promises to cure tinnitus permanently, without drugs or surgery. Tinnitus Miracle includes:

A simple 15 minute tinnitus questionnaire you can take at home to know the exact severity of your Tinnitus.

The proven 5- step multi-dimensional Tinnitus Miracle™ Anti- Tinnitus Success System that has helped thousands of men and women to end the noise in their ears sometimes within days and eliminate all types of Tinnitus completely within 8 weeks

The top ten worst foods you should never eat when you have tinnitus

The two breathing strategies that significantly help your body to start heal itself and fight Tinnitus.

Why you'll never get the whole truth about drugs, and risky surgeries from almost any doctor (Even if they wanted to tell you, this is why they CAN'T!)

The importance of optimizing your immune system. Discover how you can start feeling much healthier and ward off Tinnitus forever by boosting your natural immune capabilities

Common household ingredients, drugs and habits that might be causing or aggravating your tinnitus without your knowledge

How to prevent the recurrence of Tinnitus, ear, sinus infections, and allergies and how they are all connected. How to tackle the root cause of Tinnitus , keeping your internal organs in optimum condition and eliminate all of these afflictions forever.

Tinnitus might be troubling on occasions but it's not the end of the world. Talk to your doctor, join a support group and make the changes you need to your lifestyle. In fact, there are plenty of people around the world who still lead full and healthy lives with this condition; there's no reason why you can't too.

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Alternative Tinnitus Treatments

Have you been suffering from tinnitus for some time now? If you have, you must know how painful and frustrating all those noises in the ear can be. They can strike anytime in the day, and can become worse in the night. You would probably give anything to get some relief. But that's of course easier said than done. The remedies suggested by the physician can give some relief. But the noises always come back.

So are the noises of tinnitus getting on your nerves? Its time you considered alternative tinnitus remedies. You should know that your physician practicing conventional treatments cannot really cure you from all those noises. Sure enough, your noises can go down with treatment, but they will always come back. At best, you can get some temporary respite from conventional treatment - nothing more.

You would be happy to know that there are a few wonderful alternative tinnitus remedies that have worked very well for many sufferers like you. There's no reason why they can't work for you.

Consider These Alternative Tinnitus Remedies

Herbal treatments - These treatments are developed from herbs.. For thousands of years, in ancient India, China and in other countries, herbal remedies have cured a lot of people from all kinds of diseases. We can't really ignore that. Herbal remedies also usually do not cause any side effects. Even modern medicine is now agreeing that several herbs have curative values and have a large role to play.

The ginkgo biloba herb can be extremely effective in treating tinnitus. It can enhance blood circulation and treat vertigo - both these conditions have been linked to tinnitus. Ginkgo biloba can also calm your senses and ease the symptoms. On the negative side however, herbal remedies might not be as effective for everyone.

Essential oils - Sometimes essential oils too work very well. Some people have got very good results by applying one kind of oil. And for others, a blend of various oils has worked. Both these approaches can work. Oils such as Cypress, Lavender and Juniper have been tried by many tinnitus sufferers, and they report positive results. Essential oils work best when they are applied through vaporization, massage, inhalation, compression and bathing.

Optimizing Your Diet - The food you eat is crucial to your health. When we choose the right foods, we stay healthy, and when we opt for all that junk stuff, we fall ill. It is essential that we have all the vitamins and minerals that our body needs to function properly. But sometimes, because of wrong food choices, the human body does not receive all the essential nutrients. For example, if you are not getting adequate Vitamin B, then you might develop tinnitus.

Luckily however, Vitamin B is easily obtainable from grains, cereals, vegetables and fruits. So always ensure that your eating plan includes them. Eat a well balanced meal that includes all the food groups. A supplement can never work as well as the natural food source.

Sound Masking - This is a unique approach to provide you some relief from the tinnitus noises. Those who suffer from tinnitus often report the problem worsening in the night. This happens because the silence of the night seems to intensify the noises heard. A masking device plays some soft natural noises that are pleasant on the ear. It is as if you are hearing some channel music at the hotel lobby or listening to your favorite composer through the earphone. The unpleasant swishing, buzzing and constant ringing is thus blocked.

Alternative tinnitus treatments may work. But there's a problem. In most cases, when using alternative remedies for tinnitus, the root contributing factors that caused all those noises remain, and so the sounds will come back as soon as you have stopped following these treatments.

The only way you could ever get rid of your tinnitus for good is by following the holistic approach to healing. By using a multidimensional treatment for tinnitus, we are tackling all tinnitus causative factors and eliminating these triggering elements from the root. This is the only path for permanent freedom from tinnitus.


This article is based on the book, "Tinnitus Miracle" by Thomas Coleman. Thomas is an author, researcher, nutritionist and health consultant who dedicated his life to creating the ultimate Tinnitus solution guaranteed to permanently reverse the root of ear ringing and naturally and dramatically improve the overall quality of your life, without the use prescription medication and without any surgical procedures. Learn more by visiting his website.

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