For individuals with tinnitus (ringing in the ears) with more severe symptoms, there is help for you. Over the counter pills are a waste of time and money. There have been no studies that show that these so called medications help. Some of the ingredients may actually cause symptoms to worsen, so please avoid the impulse to use these. We now have so many tools to help with tinnitus, from specialized hearing aids that help to retrain the brain to ignore the noise, to relaxation … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2016
Tinnitus Relief
With all the advertising regarding pills to take for tinnitus (ringing in the ears), you would think that it is a worldwide epidemic. People have been dealing with tinnitus forever, but no one ever thought much about it until all of these ads came out. Yes, ringing in the ears can be devastating. For most, it is a minor annoyance. If you fall into the minor annoyance category, there are some simple steps to take. Get your hearing checked. Most people with tinnitus have hearing loss. … [Read more...]
New Year’s Resolutions
The new year is always a good time to address changes that we want to make. The good news is that many of our resolutions to improve our health, also can have helpful benefits for our ears and hearing. A diet rich in fruits and vegetables not only affects you figure, it affects your ears! Good nutrition cuts your risk of hypertension and cardiovascular disease and can improve blood flow to your inner ears. Moderate exercise gets your blood pumping. You don’t have to run a marathon … [Read more...]