Gentle Natural Treatments For Tinnitus Relief

Environmental Factors

Even though the root cause of your tinnitus may not be something you can identify, exposure to everyday noises can keep tinnitus ringing loud and clear. Give your ears some time to recover from the trauma that caused the condition, and do your best to protect your hearing every day by reducing common noises.

* Eliminate Disruption – avoid loud concerts, crowded areas or noisy events; wear ear protection when exposed to loud noises and keep headphones down low

* Drown It Out – a quiet background noise like a fountain or soft instrumental music can help mask the constant noise in your ears

* Don’t Stress It – avoid tense situations and practice breathing techniques to reduce stress

* Avoid Irritants – consumption of alcohol, caffeine or nicotine dilates blood vessels which can irritate damaged ears

Other causes of tinnitus include other ear problems, chronic health conditions, and injuries or conditions that affect the nerves in your ear or the hearing center in your brain. If you have suffered a traumatic accident, seek medical attention to rule out other disorders, but don’t be surprised when they tell you that the insane ringing in your ears will “just go away with time.” Care for your ears properly and they will eventually quiet down, allowing you to listen to your life again. Wouldn’t that be nice?

Author

This article was written for Insights-on-Health.com in Dec 2013 by Vicki Wiepking. Vicki is a 2008 graduate of The McKay Method School of Energy Healing in Bozeman, MT, and a certified Flower Essence Practitioner. She is the owner of Rasa Deva Wellness in Bozeman, where she offers a unique combination of energy healing, flower essences and essential oils to her clients. Vicki currently teaches energy healing classes at both the McKay Method and HealthWorks Institute.

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