A To Z Natural Tinnitus Treatments

Although it is widely accepted amongst the medical establishment that there is no actual tinnitus cure, thousands of tinnitus sufferers have either gotten either some or total tinnitus relief with these natural tinnitus remedies. Here are some of the more popular ones, A to Z.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture has been practiced in China for over 4,000 years so is hardly a new tinnitus treatment. Practitioners of acupuncture would believe that tinnitus is an imbalance between yin and yang and that through acupuncture treatment balance could be restored. Acupuncture has been gaining in popularity in the United States to the point where it is hardly considered an alternative therapy any more.

Aromatherapy

There are four essential oils that can stimulate circulation and are believed to help tinnitus. These are rosemary, cypress, lemon, and rose. They can be administered by massage, or with a vaporizer or aromatherapy diffuser. Get the best quality, organic essential oils you can find since they aren't very expensive and go a very long way.

Herbs

There are many tinnitus herbal treatments that promote tinnitus healing, but here are three of the most popular ones.

Ginkgo leaf extract is widely prescribed by holistic healers as a treatment for tinnitus as well as some of the other symptoms that can accompany it, such as dizziness, mental confusion, and headache.

Black cohosh is used as a natural tinnitus remedy especially for congestion or pressure in the head.

Hawthorn as a remedy for tinnitus since it is considered a tonic for the circulatory system.

Melatonin, while not actually an herb, is a natural supplement that can help you can asleep when your tinnitus is keeping you awake.

Homeopathy

Some tinnitus homeopathic remedies found to help tinnitus include calcarea carbonica, carbo vegetabilis, cinchona officinalis, cimicifuga, graphites, and kali carbonicum.

Relaxation Therapies

Since there is a strong correlation between stress and tinnitus, relaxation is essential. These include meditation, yoga, cranial sacral work, and biofeedback.

Sound Therapy

Sound therapy is used as a way to hide the sounds in your ears. These include white noise machines or CD's of background sounds. Sound of nature, such as ocean waves, rain, or sounds of a summer evening are most relaxing but I've heard of CD's of lawn mowers and vacuum cleaners! Just make sure whatever you listen to, you listen quietly. Especially if you are using ear buds or headphones.

Vitamins

Several vitamins have been found to bring tinnitus relief. Vitamins A and C (and their associated bioflavonoids) can help tinnitus by improving circulation. Vitamins E and B complex have been found helpful in treating tinnitus.

Zinc

A common deficiency found in many people with tinnitus is lack of zinc. Some studies have found that zinc can help with tinnitus healing. This is especially common amongst the elderlyly. Lack of zinc can also affect their ability to smell and taste.