Archive for the ‘Tinnitus’ Category

Mistletoe Tea

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

has been used since ages to improve the blood circulation. Many a times, it is believed that tinnitus is caused due to poor blood circulation. So three cups of mistletoe tea, without sugar, in the morning helps in managing Tinnitus. (more…)

Melatonin (particularly for those with sleep disturbance)

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

Researchers believe that Melatonin may be beneficial for patients with idiopathic tinnitus. Patients whose sleep gets disrupted due to tinnitus might benefit from Melatonin.

Meditation

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

in combination with other conventional treatment can provide relief from tinnitus. It becomes difficult for a person to ignore the bothersome ringing in the ear due to stress. Mediation helps fight stress. (more…)

Music therapy

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

Researchers believe that music or music therapy can provide relief from tinnitus. It has been seen that music alter the physiological reaction of the body to a stimulus, including pain. (more…)

Lesser Periwinkle (Vinca minor)

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

Lesser periwinkle has a compound called vincamine,which is used in Germany to help diminish tinnitus and Ménière’s syndrome. Only 20 milligrams of dried herb should be consumed three times a day. As overdose of the herb can be harmful, it is recommended to be taken under proper guidance.

Low Pitched Sound Treatment

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

in this, a person is made to hear a low-pitched sound of 40 to 100 hertz of frequency thorough a regular MP3 player. After a minute or so, the high-pitched ringing in the ear (tinnitus) is suppressed by the low-pitched sound from the MP3 player. (more…)

Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

have been found to be useful in case of hyperacusis. (more…)

Low Level Laser Therapy

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

have been found to be useful in case of hyperacusis. (more…)

Hearing Aids

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

Sometimes people suffering from acute tinnitus may find relief after using hearing aids that magnify normal speech sounds above the background tinnitus sounds. Apart from altering the sound, hearing aids may be used as maskers when white noise is introduced. (more…)

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

is used to treat tinnitus caused by lack of oxygen. This therapy is supposed to be more effective for recent cases.