Ringing in the ears--tinnitus--can be frustrating and can interfere with the quality of your life, and it might cause insomnia for some people. There are many natural remedies you can try to get rid of tinnitus.
Drumming
To get rid of tinnitus, first try a simple technique. Put the palms of your hands over your ears with your middle fingers touching at the bottom of the base of the skull. Put your index fingers on top of your middle fingers, then snap them so that they tap your skull, making a loud sound. Repeat as necessary to provide relief. If you are suffering from a severe case of tinnitus, do this several times throughout the day for relief.
Relax
Reduce or prevent your tinnitus by reducing your stress. Learn to relax when you start to hear ringing in your ears with deep breathing, meditation or yoga. Stress can make tinnitus worse. Try not to focus on your tinnitus because that can stress you out and make the ringing worse.
Hearing Aid
If your tinnitus is caused by hearing loss, trying hearing aids. Hearing aids might provide relief from tinnitus, but occasionally they can make it worse. Try the hearing aids before you buy them.
Diet
Eat a reduced-sodium diet because eating too much salt can impair your circulation. Make sure you are eating a balanced diet that includes five to nine servings of fruit and vegetables each day. Avoid caffeine and stimulants such as coffee, tea, chocolate, soft drinks and tobacco products.
Rest
Being tired or fatigued leads to stress, which can make tinnitus worse.
Exercise
If you are overweight, lose weight. High blood pressure can also cause tinnitus, and losing weight could help lower your blood pressure. Exercising also helps you manage your stress better.
Osteopathic Physician
Find a physician skilled in craniosacral therapy, which is the manipulation of the bones in the head. It can take pressure off your auditory nerves and could alleviate your tinnitus. Chiropractors might be familiar with craniosacral therapy.
Supplements
Take supplements that have helped others alleviate their tinnitus. You can choose individual supplements such as alpha lipoic acid or ginkgo biloba or choose a supplement that contains many different supplements in one tablet, such as a multivitamin for tinnitus.
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