Easing the Intensity of Tinnitus

You’re not alone. There are millions more just like you who suffer from tinnitus. In fact, an estimated 50 million people suffer from some degree of tinnitus (ringing in the ears).

For some, the noise is distressing enough to seek medical help, yet many suffer in silence because they don’t know where to turn or how to explain it to others (who do not hear this noise). While there is no known cure for tinnitus, there are ways to lessen the intensity.

Below are several tips on how to lessen the intensity of tinnitus by incorporating a few lifestyle changes:

• Avoid exposure to loud sounds and noises – Constant exposure to very loud noises can increase tinnitus. If you are exposed to really loud sounds due to working conditions or plan on attending a concert, it’s a good idea to invest in a good pair of ear plugs. Also, listen to music or talk on your cell phone without ear buds, as this can stream high-decibel sound directly into the ear canal.

• Control Blood Pressure – If you suffer from high blood pressure and you have tinnitus, now you have another reason why you should control your pressure. If you are taking medicine for high blood pressure, you should be diligent about it.

• Decrease salt intake – When trying to minimize or lessen the intensity of tinnitus, most physicians will suggest eliminating sodium as the first step in the management of tinnitus (since sodium retains fluids). In some cases, tinnitus results when the fluids of the inner ear mix. “Therefore, the less fluids retained in the body, the less opportunity there is for them to mix in the inner ear. Reduce or eliminate salt in the diet, paying close attention to the sodium content on the labels of the foods you eat and beverages you drink.

• Dietary supplements – Look for Lipo-Flavonoid®, a nutritional supplement that contains the B complex group of vitamins in a base of Lipotropic agents Choline, Inositol and Pantothenic acid, plus vitamin C and bioflavonoids. Lipo-Flavonoid provides nutritional support to improve circulation in the inner ear for overall ear health. The exact formulation of ingredients in Lipo-Flavonoid has been tested numerous times in clinical studies on humans and the results have demonstrated relief and improvement in patient condition.

• Avoid nerve stimulants (caffeine & nicotine) – Nicotine and caffeine constrict your blood vessels, increasing the speed of blood flow through your veins and arteries. Caffeine is one of the most common tinnitus aggravators and should be very limited or completely eliminated. Coffee, teas, caffeinated colas, and chocolate all contain significant amounts of caffeine capable of constricting blood flow in the ear.

• Cover up the noise – Tinnitus is usually more bothersome when the surroundings are quiet, especially when you are in bed. A competing sound, such as a ticking clock, a radio, a fan or a white noise machine may help mask tinnitus by creating a special environment. For some people, tinnitus maskers — devices similar in appearance to hearing aids that produce a pleasant noise — may help, too, since the quiet of silence can actually seem loud to tinnitus sufferers.

• Acupuncture – Some tinnitus sufferers have found relief in alternative therapies, such as acupuncture.

• Avoid stress - Stress can make tinnitus worse. Stress management, whether through relaxation therapy, biofeedback or exercise, may provide some relief, not to mention be beneficial to your overall health.
  

 

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