Tinnitus Relief Tips
Although as most audiologists will tell you, there are no prescription drugs which provide permanent relief for tinnitus, there are numerous effective techniques for reducing the severity of ringing in the ears.
Relief from Tinnitus
Below I have listed a number of ways for relieving tinnitus:1. Avoid silence at all cost. In quiet environments, tinnitus is louder meaning that it is more noticeable. This is particularly troublesome when trying to sleep, as our rooms at night time are quiet. However, it is recommended that you use a tinnitus masker, listen to nature sounds cd or leave a window open if it is safe to do so.
Interestingly, as you continue to mask your tinnitus with external sounds, your brain will increasingly begin to be less distracted by the ringing signal and undergo a neurological 'getting used to' process known as habituation.
2. Avoiding high cholesterol and salt diets have been scientifically proven to reduce tinnitus intensity especially if the condition was caused by circulatory abnormalities.
3. There is some evidence that Zinc, Magnesium, and Melatonin can help reduce the damage caused to the cochlear by loud noise exposure. Arches Tinnitus Relief Formula provide these vitamin supplements however, they are quite expensive.
4. Reducing stress levels will almost always lead to a reduction in tinnitus. The reason is that the auditory parts of the brain are closely associated with the 'flight or flight' reflex which is associated with stress situations. High stress can permanently fixate ringing in the ears and relieving this stress can reduce tinnitus.
There are a number of holistic and alternative therapies which are well proven to alleviate stress including biofeedback, acupuncture, and cognitive behavioural therapy.