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If you are suffering from tinnitus, then you probably want to know how to stop ringing in ears and start feeling better today.
You may have already discovered that there is no single treatment, medication or procedure, that offers immediate and lasting relief for the vast majority of tinnitus cases. Moreover, you may have already spent a lot of time, and maybe a lot of money, trying to find relief. If you are feeling frustrated and stressed, that's very understandable. What can be done to stop the ringing? Here are steps you can take now that will help you find the tinnitus relief you want.
1. Avoid Loud Sounds Or Protect Your Hearing
Exposure to loud sound or noise is the leading tinnitus cause, and for those who already have tinnitus, noise exposure is a known aggravator of the symptoms.
If you are unable to stay away from loud sound generating sources (eg., machine shops, construction sites, night clubs), you can protect your hearing by wearing ear muffs or ear plugs which are much less noticeable.
Eliminating your exposure to loud sound will keep your symptoms from being further aggravated and prevent hearing damage that can make your tinnitus even worse. For more information, see our article about Noise-Induced Ear Tinnitus.
2. Educate Yourself About Tinnitus
Put simply, the more you know about tinnitus, and your condition in particular, the better able you will be to get the relief you deserve. You will want to become familiar with the symptoms, causes and treatments of tinnitus, as well as the other steps listed on this page.
Several good books are available for this information. If you really want to know how to stop ringing in ears, we believe that Tinnitus Miracle by Thomas Coleman is one of the best investments you can make. Not only will you find all of the information you need, but also a most comprehensive treatment plan designed to stop the ringing naturally and safely, including the steps listed here.
Of course, you can also take advantage of the articles on this site, and our free 7-part video on the symptoms, causes, and treatments of tinnitus.
3. See Your Doctor
Throughout our website you will find numerous admonitions to begin your treatment process with your primary care physician. Your physician may not actually be able to help you, but that's still the best starting place for more than one reason.
It may be that the underlying condition in your case is very simple, such as impacted ear wax, in which case you can stop the ringing as simply as cleaning out your ear canal. On the other hand, something serious may be going on, such as vascular lesions, including aneurism and arteriovenous malformations. While rare, such conditions can be quite dangerous and may require surgery.
So, it's important to have tinnitus symptoms evaluated by a physician, if only to rule out readily identifiable conditions that respond best to conventional treatment. For more information, see our article about Conventional Treatment.
4. Watch What You Eat
Certain foods can help to alleviate tinnitus symptoms, while other foods are known to aggravate tinnitus. You may want to consult with a local nutritionist, but for focused help on how to stop ringing in ears, Thomas Coleman, the author of Tinnitus Miracle, is a certified nutritionist with particular expertise in proper nutrition for alleviating tinnitus.
While it is beyond the scope of this article to answer all questions about proper nutrition for tinnitus, the fundamentals consist of eating regularly to avoid excessive fluctuations in body fluids, and eating well-balanced meals with plenty of fruits and vegetables that are rich in vitamins and minerals.
The primary list of foods or substances to avoid include certain dairy products, saturated fats, processed foods, sugar and certain artificial sweeteners, salts including monosodium glutamate (msg), caffeine and alcohol.
In his book, Coleman provides detailed information on which foods to eat and which to avoid, with great suggestions for good alternatives so that eating remains enjoyable.
5. Exercise Regularly
Regular exercise is important for overall health, and it can be very beneficial for helping to reduce tinnitus symptoms. Some tinnitus may result from weak circulation in the region of the ears, and within the ear itself. Therefore, improved circulation can ease the ringing for some cases.
Any good cardio-vascular exercise is fine. Riding a bicycle, rowing, swimming or walking briskly are all good ways for stimulating circulation. In addition, staying fit is important for optimizing the immune defense system which can harness the body's own power to heal itself.
6. Practice Stress Management And Relaxation
Do your best to keep stress in your life to a minimum. A healthy level of stress can help us focus on the task at hand and motivate us to do our best. But excessive stress levels can do much harm to mind and body both, depressing the immune defense system, and giving rise to or worsening a variety of illnesses, tinnitus included.
Stress over tinnitus itself can get a vicious cycle going, so stress management is usually an important part of any tinnitus treatment program, no matter what underlying conditions may exist.
Various relaxation techniques can be very helpful. Some people take up yoga or tai chi, while others find meditation or hypnotherapy or biofeedback useful. Still others find that time in a hot tub with hydrotherapy jets provides the needed stress relief.
The important thing is to discover what can best help you to minimize excess stress and make time for deep relaxation. For more information, see our article on Stress Causes Ringing in ears.
Summary
The steps above, introducing how to stop ringing in ears, are provided to give you a good start in the right direction. These basic steps will be part of any good, natural treatment process designed to stop the ringing.
With a little effort on these steps, you can begin to get your symptoms under control. Then, when you are feeling a little better, you will be able to determine the specific treatments for your own case that will help you grow closer and closer to your goal of tinnitus freedom.
Again, we recommend that you invest in a good tinnitus treatment guidebook. Becoming well informed about your condition will take much of the guess work out of your healing. In the long run that will save you a lot of money and, more importantly, you will be able to feel better sooner--perhaps much sooner than you think.
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