Archive for the ‘Hyperacusis’ Category

Zinc

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

Most of the times, patients are advised to take zinc supplements. (more…)

Yoga

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

can help fight host of hearing problems. It is believed that some specific yoga can help in getting relief from tinnitus, hyperacusis and other ear ailments. (more…)

Vitamin A Supplement

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

is very important for the health of inner ear. Vitamin A also has been found to be effective in repairing hearing loss, if taken immediately after hearing loss has occurred.

Vitamin B6 and Magnesium

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

Deficiency of magnesium, and vitamin B6 might be one of the causes of hyperacusis. A diet rich in beans, green vegetables, chicken, fish and grains might go a long way in helping combat hyperacusis.

Using Ear Plugs

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

helps by lessening the amount of sound that the person is exposed to. Although this method is frowned upon, as in the long run it may lead to high intolerance to any kind of noise, many people find relief from it. (more…)

Tai Chi

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

is an ancient Chinese exercise. It merges several smooth and intricate movements, breath control, and meditation to achieve a harmonious balance of mind, body and spirit. It is beneficial for people suffering from tinnitus and hyperacusis. (more…)

Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT)

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

In this therapy a mixture of psychotherapy and sound generators are used to treat hyperacusis. Sound generators help to decrease patient’s sensitivity to sounds, and psychotherapy helps a patient to view sound more positively. Although it is a time consuming process, it is the most popular therapy. (more…)

Shiatsu

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

It is generally seen that hyperacusis leads to tinnitus. Shiatsu a traditional Japanese treatment is used for treating tinnitus, and it is believed to benefit hyperacusis too. In this technique, the circulation of ‘ki’ is reestablished by pressing certain points on the body. (more…)

Sound Desensitization \ Pink Noise \ White Noise

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

This treatment requires listening to noise called pink noise, just below the intolerance level for many hours a day. This results in tolerance to sound, which leads to the stage when normal environmental sounds no longer cause discomfort or pain. It is a long procedure, and with the support from family and friends, a patient can be on the road to recovery in about six months. (more…)

Sound Retraining Therapy

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

is the most popular and common therapy for hyperacusis, in which broadband sound is used. A patient after listening to broadband sound at soft level for a stipulated period of time in a day, can rebuild his/her tolerances to sound. (more…)