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Tinnitus Cures – Tinnitus Miracle Review

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

This is a review, click here to go to the official Tinnitus Miracle website.

‘Tinnitus Miracle’ was designed by Thomas Coleman, a medical researcher, nutritionist, and health consultant, also a tinnitus sufferer himself. After years of trying every treatment and several tinnitus cures known to science to eradicate his own battle with tinnitus and when every thing failed he decided to create his own. ‘Tinnitus Miracle‘ is based on research and clinical trials, and does not use prescription medications. The therapy focuses on eliminating the root cause of the tinnitus symptoms which is the only way to truly cure tinnitus.

Thomas C. devotes a lot of effort to describing the varying causes of tinnitus. Once you can identify the specific causes of your personal tinnitus problem, you can treat all of them at once. In the broadest sense, anyone and everyone who wants to get rid of the ringing sounds in the ears naturally, and regain their natural inner balance will benefit from Tinnitus Miracle. This eBook is honestly for everyone, even for people without tinnitus issues if they want a change in life style.

Thomas’ healing method provides a lot of details on a holistic approach to deal with tinnitus through a combination of healthy lifestyle, good food, natural supplements and treatments, and relaxation techniques. Thomas says that his program helps people by not just dealing with only the physiological side but also with the psychological aspect of the problem.

‘Tinnitus Miracle’ not only entirely debates the lies, legends and misconceptions surrounding a particularly confusing subject. Of the tinnitus cures products I’ve read, ‘Tinnitus Miracle’ is the longest, with 263 pages. You would expect it to be very comprehensive, and it is! It is simply the most comprehensive book about tinnitus and holistic health ever written.

It takes you by the hand, and shows you step by step one of the easiest and most unique methods to cure tinnitus.

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This method will help you regain your natural inner balance by following 3 simple steps. It concentrates on 100% natural technique for disposing of the sounds in your ears swiftly. ‘Tinnitus Miracle’ shows you exactly why you should fix the internal problem that’s hindering your chances of getting rid of the tormenting sounds in your ears, and then goes on to show you exactly how to do it. This was the case when Thomas Coleman, the man behind the ‘Tinnitus Miracle’ system, who suffered himself 12 years from Tinnitus tried almost everything to cure it, but nothing seemed to relief him from tinnitus. He tried drugs, audio therapies and even surgery (he had a 4 hours surgery); all were useless.

The eBook reviews eight of the best foods you can eat, which can help you ward off the ringing in your ears for good. Similarly, it will tell you about ten of the foods that are the absolute worst things you can eat when you have tinnitus, because it will make the ringing worse. ‘Tinnitus Miracle’ then claimed that it will permanently stop the ringing within 7-8 weeks. Based on solid research and clinical trials resulting in a 100% success rate, Tinnitus Miracle is extremely easy to follow and is very straightforward.

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Natural Remedies for Tinnitus – a Selection

Friday, February 19th, 2010

Even if your doctor has told you that medication will not stop the noise in your head there is no reason to put up with it. There are natural remedies for tinnitus that can give you relief from this noise and stop it. These treatments mainly target the inner ear and actually help in promoting the natural healing process of your ear. You have very high chances of getting rid of ringing in the ears the holistic way when your tinnitus is caused by Meniere’s disease, trauma and stress, allergies and sinus, and last but not least, is triggered by noise damage.

When looking for effective tinnitus remedies you will need to separate natural tinnitus remedies from mainstream treatments and consider the pros and cons of each. But first you need to understand the real cause of your tinnitus before you can appreciate the pros and cons. There are also some mental and emotional side effects that go along with having tinnitus.

A tinnitus patient must have patience as recovery takes a long time, however natural, holistic treatments may cure the disease completely. Homeopathic remedies or natural treatments can stop the noise in the head, they’ve help thousands of people every, and are proven to work, even where traditional medicine does not help in the slightest. Many alternative treatments are giving superb results and do not have the evil side effects that some traditional forms of treatment have.

Taking herbal remedies and vitamins is simply a way of getting your body back to full strength so that any parts of the ear can heal that may be damaged. It also may prevent further damage or ear infection.

Nowadays various companies manufacture homeopathic medicines for those afflicted with ringing ears. Homeopathic remedies for tinnitus include Salicylic acid for roaring, giddiness or hearing loss; China sulf for buzzing, hissing or singing; and Kali iod for ringing in the ears; Thiosinaminum for tinnitus caused by scar tissue, or nerve damage. A powerful homoeopathic blend is a combination of Calcarea carb with Echinacea pur, to strengthen and enhance your overall health and well-being, Gingko leaf, a potent antioxidant that counteracts toxins in the body, and fever few to help combat dizziness and prevent headaches.

Many people are surprised to hear that there are homeopathic treatments available for tinnitus. Just as with any other remedies, you should always seek the help of a professional for proper dosage. Many homeopathic physicians suggest that remedies should be used as follows: take one dose and wait for a response. If improvement is seen, continue to wait and let the remedy work.

One of the most effective Chinese medicinal herbs for tinnitus is Ginkgo biloba. It comes from one of the oldest trees on earth, but Western medicine has only realized how beneficial it can be in the past 20 years. The effect of Gingko b will help to increase the blood flow to the inner ear. It is said to promote good memory function, and improve blood circulation. But before you take Gingko, consult your doctor first, especially, if you have a blood circulation disorder or if you are taking blood thinners. This type of treatment is more effective for people that are run down in some way, either due to excessive stress or a long term illness.

Significant benefits are to be had, if tinnitus patients make it a habit to consume a combination of Black cohosh and Ginkgo everyday in the morning on an empty stomach. Also the combination of Coenzyme Q10 and Ginkgo b. helps to improve circulation.

Breastfeeding or pregnant women should not use this herb, and if you are having an operation, you should stop taking Ginkgo three days before surgery; this herb can increase your risks of excessive bleeding. This herb can interact with anti-convulsants, anti-depressants, anti-hypertensive medications, blood thinners, diabetic medications, cyclosporine, diuretics and trazondone.

Vitamin A, B, E supplements, amino acids and zinc rich foods are good diet options for tinnitus patients. Fruits, vegetables, garlic, kelp, and sea vegetables are to be included in the regular diet. Most of us don’t get enough of the desired amount of vitamins required daily. And overtime this may cause us to experience certain health problems. Eating fresh fruits, green vegetables, dried fruits, and nuts reduce inflammation in the ear. Garlic is particularly beneficial, so include plenty of garlic in your diet. Try to cut back on salt whenever possible.

Tea made from fenugreek seeds and mistletoe tea is very effective to reduce tinnitus symptoms. Combined with rest, plenty of water, and drinking herbal teas, this is one effective way to naturally find relief for your tinnitus problem. Although it sounds frightening, the Hopi ear candle can be a very relaxing experience and people are known to fall asleep during treatment.

If your tinnitus is due to blood circulation issues then certain aromas such as lemon, cypress, rose and rosemary have been found to be very effective when used for aromatherapy. These oils can be used in a massage, diffuser or vaporizer to treat tinnitus.

Tinnitus is cited as a potential side effect for about 200 prescription and non-prescription drugs. It is not surprising that tinnitus sufferers resort to natural remedies for tinnitus as conventional drugs may cause serious side effects.

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Pulsatile Tinnitus – Symptoms and Diagnosis

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

What is pulsatile tinnitus (AP) – pulsating tinnitus anyway? Very little is really explained to people about tinnitus. Some groups estimate that only 3% of all tinnitus sufferers have this kind of tinnitus. That means in a room full of 100 tinnitus sufferers, only 3 will have this type of ringing ears.

People affected by this get to hear disturbing sounds that seem to be in rhythm with their own heartbeats. If the ear noise that you experience is rhythmical and beats in time with your heartbeat, then you have pulsatile tinnitus. It may come as a low-pitched thumping or booming sound, or as a high-pitched clicking noise. If not treated, these irritating ear sound may have serious implications on a person’s life. The continuous or sporadic regular thrashing or clicking sounds can and do create anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and other psychological issues.

Doing justice to its name, the AP sound is like that of the heartbeat, it is rhythmic, and it is synchronized with your heartbeat, while ‘normal’ tinnitus can sound as ringing, buzzing, clicking, and a wide array of other sounds. Some people also have both of these together, and most of the people that have these two types of tinnitus say that the pulsatile is more annoying. At the very least, if the condition goes untreated it will have a deleterious effect on a person. Luckily, for people that suffer with from this condition, there are options for treatment available other than the traditional medical therapies.

The noises are usually caused by vascular diseases or abnormalities, repetitive muscle contractions, or inner ear structural defects. The sounds are heard by the sufferer and are generally external to the auditory system. The tinnitus may have originated from pulsations of central vascular structures that travelled through the cochlear aqueduct or the endolymphatic duct. Hearing loss most likely resulted from tinnitus masking or a stiffening of the cochlear partition or stapes footplate.

If you find yourself to suffer from this type of tinnitus, you are advised to have your blood vessel and head pressure checked. Aneurisms or arteriovenous malformations do not only create AP, but these can also lead to bleeding in the brain with fatal consequences. Ringing in the ear should be examined immediately once it becomes evident because an increase in blood flow can also lead to a stroke. This condition may arise due to underlying problems such as atherosclerosis and hypertension.

A pulsating sound may be a first symptom of a tumor. Other early features include a reddish blue mass behind the tympanic membrane and progressive conductive hearing loss.

Another very common diagnosis of AP is called a “high riding jugular bulb,” and refers to a condition where an otherwise normal blood vessel is positioned closer to the hearing portion of the ear than usual. This condition requires no further treatment, unless it is very loud. The sufferer might hear the pulsatile flow of the carotid artery or the continuous hum of normal venous outflow through the jugular vein when in a quiet setting. It can also be an early sign of increased intracranial pressure and is often overshadowed by other neurological abnormalities.

When Pulsatile tinnitus is suspected, some clinical tests may be required to study the condition of the blood vessels and check the pressure inside the head. Patients with this hearing disorder generally undergo some form of medical imaging such as CT scanning, ultrasound, magnetic resonance scanning (MRI), magnetic resonance angiography (MRA), or angiography.

Living with tinnitus can be a frustrating, not only for you, but also for the people around you.

Find a solution that stops pulsatile tinnitus from getting louder, and change your life forever.

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Tinnitus Types – Objective or Subjective?

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

We call any noise in the ear ‘tinnitus’. There are two tinnitus types – a constant noise, and a pulsating, or heartbeat, noise. Those who suffer from tinnitus experience a wide range of noises inside their ears. Tinnitus is of two types, objective tinnitus and subjective tinnitus.

If the person who suffers from tinnitus can only hear the noises and sounds – and nobody else – then this would be known as subjective tinnitus. But if a doctor can actually hear the same noises and sounds after putting special audio instruments to use, then this would be known as objective tinnitus. In most of the cases, objective tinnitus implies a pulsatile tinnitus which is often unilateral that means that only one ear is affected.

The symptoms associated with tinnitus are pain in the ear, dizziness, headache, a sense of fullness in the ears, etc.

Objective tinnitus is relatively rare. It is sound created somewhere in the body, usually in the ear, head, or neck, and has a muscular or vascular provenience. Objective tinnitus which is a sound sensations created by an acoustical source within the body, should rather be described by the condition causing this sensation and not be described as tinnitus. Tinnitus can consequently be defined as “a sound sensation in the absence of an internal or external acoustical source or electrical stimulation”.

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Tinnitus Treatment – Medical vs Holistic or Both?

Sunday, February 14th, 2010

Approximately, 40 million people in the United States experience chronic tinnitus and 10 million of these people consider their tinnitus to be a significant problem. Of these, some 12 million patients have tinnitus severe enough to seek medical attention, and 2 million are unable to function on a day-to-day basis. There is not only one tinnitus treatment for those who suffer from it but many.

Most reputable doctors and long-term tinnitus patients know that there is no proven mainstream treatment for tinnitus. If you have got tinnitus, discuss all your options with your otologist, ENT specialist, neurologist or natural health practitioner to find which tinnitus treatment is best for you. Before you chose to follow a holistic approach, do go and see a specialist to determine the cause of your tinnitus symptoms.

How you respond to treatment depends on how you experience your tinnitus. The biggest problem is that tinnitus sufferers get obsessed with the ringing in the ear, and cannot relax any more which worsens the condition.

Here, are a variety of tinnitus treatments that have been successful to improve tinnitus symptoms, and even heal tinnitus completely.

In the Neuromonics tinnitus treatment program, participants were provided with a high-fidelity personal sound player with earphones and an acoustic stimulus that had been spectrally modified according to their individual audiometric profile. After treatment specialist determine if this is the right way to go, and a Neuromonics device is made especially for that patient. To have such a device custom-made, is very costly (appr. US$5,000). Not to be confused with ‘relaxation CDs’ or ‘white noise generators’, these CDs play specially formulated pulses which continually and gently replenish your ‘residual inhibition’, not masking but discharging your tinnitus. And they really do work .

In clinical trials, tinnitus masking and tinnitus retraining therapy (TRT) were both shown to be effective. Research shows that the efficacy of hearing aids and maskers for tinnitus treatment is dramatically improved through the addition of a structured education and counseling program. TRT uses a combination of low-level, broad-band noise and intensive one-to-one counseling to achieve “habituation,” such that the patient is no longer aware of the tinnitus, or such that the tinnitus is no longer perceived as annoying or bothersome. Some studies have shown that TRT can be successful in up to 80% of cases.

Tinnitus masking treatments are essentially not a tinnitus treatment as such. They are white noise CD’s that one can use to relax or to help you fall asleep. Maskers that make white noise, which in turn masks the ringing, have also been used successfully. Tinnitus maskers may also be worn like a hearing aid to produce a neutral white sound that has relieved 60 percent of patients with severe tinnitus.

Antidepressants and anti-anxiety drugs are frequently and, often successfully, used to treat tinnitus. Although drugs cannot cure tinnitus, some such as tricyclic antidepressants, alprazolam, and acamprosate may reduce the severity of the symptoms. Because stress and other mental factors such as depression can exacerbate symptoms, efforts to recognize and treat these factors may help.

Other medicines, such as local anaesthetics, those that interfere with nerve conduction, and anticonvulsants (drugs used to prevent seizures and convulsions) have been tried to treat the symptoms of tinnitus. However, trials have been disappointing.

If abnormal potassium activity is found to be one of the causes of tinnitus, then this could lead to the manufacture of a new generation of tinnitolytic (‘tinnitus dissolving’) drugs that inhibit specific potassium channels. Inhibiting these channels would block abnormal cellular excitability within the auditory system.

ENTs have been recommending Lipoflavonoids for treating tinnitus since the 1960s and many report 7 out of 10 patients show an improvement with tinnitus symptoms after taking it as directed.

A large amount of people with tinnitus look for alternative treatment methods, and various sufferers have reported having good results with homeopathic treatment, herbal, and high potency vitamin supplements. Natural treatments not only tell you how to relieve the symptoms of tinnitus immediately, but how to get rid of it. A holistic approach that takes into account body, spirit and mind primarily addresses the root cause of tinnitus. Acupuncture as part of a comprehensive appoach to health helps the tinnitus sufferer to relax, and re-balance.

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Causes for Ringing Ears

Friday, February 12th, 2010

Tinnitus symptoms may be common amongst more than twenty five percent of the American population. Tinnitus is the perception of noises in the ears which are often described by the sufferer as a buzzing, chirping, clanging, hissing, ringing, roaring, tinkling, or whistling sound that never subsides. It is a condition of noises which are considered to be heard in the ears or in the head where there are no cases of external source. The causes for ringing ears are manifold.

Important thing to understand is that tinnitus itself isn’t a condition, it’s a symptom of something else. And the good news is it’s very rarely anything serious. The first symptom is usually tinnitus. Tinnitus may be present for months or years before hearing loss or vertigo is noticed. Since tinnitus is a symptom, it is recommended to undergo medical check-up to properly identify the tinnitus causes.

Tinnitus may interfere with normal sleep patterns, and concentration. Hence, a lot of stress is added which further diminishes the quality of life. The symptoms of tinnitus can be so severe that the constant ringing drives the person ‘nuts’, some even contemplate suicide. It may seriously affect existing relationships, work performance and everyday activities.

Here, I’ll discuss some of the most common causes for ringing ears in detail:

  1. Long-term exposure to loud noise can be a cause of tinnitus. Especially, teenagers who listen to loud music using small in-ear-phones will be prone to develop this symptom in the future. Hair cells in the ear are damaged in the process, and sometimes move around randomly. High decibel noise levels damage the ear’s ability to hear sound. The problem is that while the damaged ear is the ‘trigger’ of tinnitus, it is often not the source or ‘generator’. High levels of noise (acoustic trauma) not only kills hair cells in the cochlea, but also kills neurons in the acoustic nerve. The automatic repair process in these nerves is believed to be the main cause of chronic tinnitus.
  2. Temporary tinnitus causes may be impacted by ear wax, ear infections, or punctured ear drums.
  3. Medication such as aspirin, and antibiotics may also cause temporary tinnitus.
  4. Lifestyle beverages such as coffee, tea and alcohol can trigger tinnitus.
  5. TMJ (temporo-mandibular joint) arthritis, or a jaw misalignment may be responsible for the noise in your head.
  6. Neurological disorders related to the head or brain including Arnold Chiari malformation, multiple sclerosis, or a head injury can also be responsible for tinnitus.
  7. When you have a damaged nerve that connects the brain with the ear, you may experience the big ‘T’.
  8. Hearing loss, and old age often go along with tinnitus as age-related changes alter the inner ear, and also the neural pathways that carry signals to the brain.
  9. Tinnitus may be a sign of cancer.
  10. Depression, and stress can be blamed for Mr. T if the hearing test didn’t show any specific results.
  11. An elevated pressure in the cerebrospinal fluid covering the brain, medicinally termed as benign intracranial hypertension may also cause tinnitus, especially in young overweight women.
  12. Because of Artherosclerotic Carotid Artery Disease (ACAD), oxygen rich blood vessels called arteries clog due to cholesterol building up on their inner walls. As a result, the blood is unevenly flowing to the neck and the head. People with this condition experience agonizing heartbeat sounds that a tinnitus sufferer can hear in the ears. Elderly persons who have a history of diabetes, hypertension, angina pectoris, and chronic high blood pressure are the most affected.
  13. Tinnitus may be caused also by a so called Glomus tumor which occurs relatively seldom. This benign growth differentiates to become smooth muscle cells that can be located in the ear, ot the area around the ear.
  14. Tinnitus may result from blocked cerebral arteries arteriovenous fistulae, malformation or deformities of the vascular system such arteriosclerosis, and from trauma. These intracranial vascular lesions not only can cause tinnitus but also are the cause fur ruptured blood vessels in the brain that bring about sudden death, or emergency interventions.
  15. Middle aged people might experience tinnitus due to a glue ear. The middle ear then is effusing a mucoid or serous fluid that prevents transmissions. As a result of this, individuals suffer hearing loss, perceived fullness, and inflammation. The fluid build-up that cannot drain is often responsible for the noise in the ear that goes in tune with the pulse beat.
  16. On of the most common causes for ringing ears is called Meniere”s Disease, an illness of the inner ear due to inner fluid pressure. In comparison to ‘normal’ tinnitus, it is typically of a much lower pitch. The disease is also accompanied by episodic dizziness, nausea, and fluctuating hearing loss.
  17. An acoustic neuroma is a benign, slow-growing tumor that originates in the canal connecting the brain to the inner ear. For unknown reasons, these Schwann cells multiply out of control and form a tumor. Symptoms of this type of growth are impaired hearing, a ringing or buzzing sound in the ear, difficulties with balance, in some cases, facial numbness, and a sensation of fullness or blocking in the affected ear.

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