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Herbal Remedies For Tinnitus – Herbal Remedies

Herbal Remedies For Tinnitus

Traditional Chinese herbal remedies have been used, to great effect, since antiquity and are still the most widely used medicines in the world. In fact, 30 per cent of modem conventional medicines are made from plant-derived substances.

 

Although they are natural and there is a lower incidence of serious reactions than to conventional medications, herbal medicines should still be used with caution. Most are gentle and unlikely to cause serious side effects, but because, like conventional medication, they contain physiologically active agents, side effects can occur. The most common reactions are throat irritations, gastrointestinal upsets and headaches. You should always inform your GP, audiologist or ENT specialist about what you are taking. Continue reading →

How To Treat Ear Ringing – Indian Head Massage

How To Treat Ear Ringing

The stress, anxiety and tension provoked by tinnitus can be reduced by having regular Indian head massage sessions. These involve using controlled massage movements known as the 'Comb', 'root pull' and 'spider walk'. The massage is concentrated primarily on the face and scalp, but can also be applied to the upper back, neck, shoulders and upper arms.

 

Indian head massage originated, as you might expect, in India over a thousand years ago and is said to have an intense effect on the chakras that govern the mind, body and spirit – the three most important chakras. We are all said to possess seven chakras, which are energy vortexes that we require to continue aiming to achieve positive results in all areas of our lives. On being given an Indian head massage, people experience a release of tension almost immediately. Indeed, clients are invariably surprised at how quickly and thoroughly they relax. It is claimed that the technique is also beneficial in that it: Continue reading →

Homeopathic Remedies For Tinnitus – Homeopathy

Homeopathic Remedies For Tinnitus

The homeopathic approach to medicine is holistic, which means that the overall health of a person – physical, emotional and psychological – is assessed before treatment commences. In homeopathy it is believed that the whole makeup of a person determines the disorders to which he or she is prone and the symptoms likely to occur. After a thorough consultation, the homeopath will offer a remedy compatible with the patient's symptoms as well as with their temperament and characteristics. Consequently, two individuals with the same disorder may be offered entirely different remedies.

 

Homeopathic remedies are derived from plant, mineral and animal substances, which are soaked in alcohol to extract the 'live' ingredients. This initial solution is then diluted many times, being vigorously shaken each time to add energy. Impurities are removed and the remaining solution made up into tablets, ointments, powders or suppositories. Low-dilution remedies are used for severe symptoms while high-dilution remedies are used for milder symptoms. Continue reading →

Tinnitus Ringing In The Ears Treatment – Acupuncture

Tinnitus Ringing In The Ears Treatment

An ancient oriental branch of complementary medicine, acupuncture involves puncturing the skin with fine needles at specific points on the body. These points are located along energy channels (meridians) and are believed to correspond with certain internal organs. This energy is known as chi. Needles are inserted to increase, decrease or unblock the flow of chi energy so that the balance of yin and yang is restored.

 

Yin, the female force, is calm and passive; it also represents dark, cold, swelling and moisture. On the other hand, yang, the male force, is stimulating and aggressive, representing heat, light, contraction and dryness. It is thought that an imbalance of these forces is the cause of illness and disease. For example, a person who feels the cold, suffers fluid retention and fatigue would be considered to have an excess of yin. A person suffering from repeated headaches, however, will be deemed to have an excess of yang. Emotional, physical or environmental factors are believed to disturb the chi energy balance and can also be treated. Continue reading →

New Cures For Tinnitus – Complementary Therapies

New Cures For Tinnitus

Many people who have tinnitus use complementary medicine. However, some types of complementary therapies can cause adverse reactions and their quality and strength are not controlled by a regulating body. In comparison with mainstream medicine, where there has been a great deal of research, there has been little research and few controlled scientific trials into the effects of complementary medicine. Before deciding to try a particular therapy, it is recommended that you find out as much as you can about it. You could also ask your doctor's advice.

 

That said, some people who have tinnitus and use complementary therapies report great benefits. The benefits may, to some extent, come from them knowing that they are doing something positive to help themselves. However, there is no doubt that complementary therapies can reduce the stress and so on that come with tinnitus, which is beneficial in itself. Continue reading →