Suggested Treatments for Tinnitus Each sufferer of tinnitus has a personal experience with the condition. What brings relief for one person may not work for another. There are a variety of natural treatments available, but tinnitus sufferers should seek a physicians care before pursuing a course of treatment. Alternative Therapy Acupuncture, cranial-sacral therapy, magnet therapy, hyperbaric oxygen, and hypnosis are among the alternative treatments that holistic healers have employed to manage the discomfort and pain associated with tinnitus. Although some tinnitus sufferers have found these treatments helpful, research on the effectiveness of these treatments has been inconclusive. Aromatherapy In cases where problems with blood circulation are symptomatic of tinnitus, The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Natural Remedies recommends four essential oils: rosemary, cypress, lemon, and rose. Oils can be administered with a head massage, a vaporizer, or an aromatherapy diffuser. Counselling Living with tinnitus can be an emotionally taxing experience. Talking with a counsellor or joining a support group can offer emotional support. Herbs Ginkgo Biloba, Black Cohosh, Hawthorn, Melatonin According to a study done by the Department of Food Science at the University of Massachusetts, ginkgo leaf extract may be effective for the treatment of tinnitus. Ginkgo extract is widely prescribed by holistic healers as a treatment for a range of health issues including memory and concentration problems, confusion, depression, anxiety, dizziness, tinnitus and headache. The Encyclopaedia of Medicinal Plants categorizes tinnitus as a nerve condition that can benefit from black cohosh. Additionally, The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Natural Remedies suggests black cohosh as an herbal remedy for blood congestion or pressure in the head. It also suggests hawthorn as a remedy for tinnitus due to it being a tonic for the circulatory system. To address tinnitus related sleep disturbances, melatonin combined with Sulodexide is a viable treatment option for patients suffering from central or sensor neural tinnitus, according to study conducted by the University of Chieti-Pescara on managing tinnitus. Homeopathy Homeopathic remedies suggested as natural treatments for tinnitus by homeopathic practitioners include Calcarea carbonica, Carbo vegetabilis, Cinchona officinalis (China), Chininum sulphuricum, Cimicifuga, Coffea cruda, Graphites, Kali carbonicum, Lycopodium, Natrum salicylicum, and Salicylicum acidum. However, medical research has not shown the effectiveness of homeopathy for tinnitus relief. Relaxation Therapies Massage therapy, Meditation, Yoga, and Biofeedback Stress relief and relaxation therapies are helpful in easing the discomfort and pain of tinnitus. Massage applied to the head, neck and chest is suggested. Sound Therapy White noise machines. Sound tapes (rainfalls, ocean waves, humming, chants, wind sounds, etc.). Sound therapy is used as a way to mask or distract from the annoying noises associated with tinnitus. Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT) Tinnitus Retraining Therapy is a counselling technique used to teach tinnitus sufferers how to refocus their attentions away from the ill effects of tinnitus. Results from clinical study overseen by the Department of Veteran Affairs indicated that TRT was significantly more effective in comparison to traditional counselling or non-treatment. TMS Healing Tinnitus is among the many conditions identified as possibly manifested by TMS (Tension Myositis Syndrome), a psychosomatic disorder. Steven Ray Ozanich, author of The Great Pain Deception says his own ear ringing was silenced with TMS healing.
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