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Natural Tinnitus Remedies From A To Z
Although it is widely accepted among the medical establishment that there is no actual tinnitus cure, thousands of tinnitus sufferers have gotten either some or total tinnitus relief with these natural tinnitus remedies. Here are some of the more popular ones, A to Z.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture has been practiced in China for over 4,000 years, so it is hardly a new tinnitus treatment. Practitioners of acupuncture believe that tinnitus is an imbalance between yin and yang and that, through acupuncture treatment, balance can be restored. Acupuncture has been gaining in popularity in the U.S. to the point where it is hardly considered alternative treatment any more.
Aromatherapy
There are four essential oils that can stimulate circulation and are believed to help tinnitus. These are rosemary, cypress, lemon, and rose. They can be administered by massage, or with a vaporizer or aromatherapy diffuser. Buy the best quality essential oils you can find as they aren’t that expensive and go a long way.
Herbs
There are many tinnitus herbal treatments that promote tinnitus healing, but here are three of the most popular ones.
Ginkgo leaf extract is widely prescribed by holistic healers as a treatment for tinnitus as well as some of the other symptoms that can accompany it, such as dizziness, mental confusion, and headache.
Black cohosh is used as a natural tinnitus remedy especially for congestion or pressure in the head.
Hawthorn is a remedy for tinnitus since it is considered a tonic for the circulatory system.
Melatonin, while not actually an herb, is a natural supplement that can help you can asleep when your tinnitus is keeping you awake.
Homeopathy
Some tinnitus homeopathic remedies that have been found to help include calcarea carbonica, carbo vegetabilis, cinchona officinalis, cimicifuga, graphites, and kali carbonicum.
Relaxation Therapies
Since there is a strong correlation between stress and tinnitus, relaxation is essential. These include meditation, yoga, massage, craniosacral work, and biofeedback.
Sound Therapy
Sound therapy is used as a way to hide the sounds in your ears. These include white noise machines or CDs of background sounds. Sound of nature, such as ocean waves, rain, or sounds of a summer evening are most relaxing, but I’ve heard of CDs of lawn mowers and vacuum cleaners helping too! Just make sure that whatever you listen to, you listen quietly. Especially if you are using headphones.
Vitamins
Several vitamins have been found to bring tinnitus relief. Vitamins A and C (and their associated bioflavonoids) can help tinnitus by improving circulation. Vitamins E and the B vitamin complex has also been found helpful in treating tinnitus.
Zinc
A common deficiency found in many people with tinnitus is lack of zinc. Some studies have found that zinc can help with tinnitus healing. This is especially common in the elderly. Lack of zinc also affects their sense of smell and taste.
