{"id":576,"date":"2020-09-04T09:17:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-04T00:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveunion.com\/ustest\/natural-treatments-and-remedies-for-tinnitus\/"},"modified":"2020-12-01T09:56:18","modified_gmt":"2020-12-01T00:56:18","slug":"natural-treatments-and-remedies-for-tinnitus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveunion.com\/ustest\/tinnitus\/natural-treatments-and-remedies-for-tinnitus\/","title":{"rendered":"Natural Treatments and Remedies for Tinnitus"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those looking at complementary therapies to help manage their tinnitus, this article explores natural treatments and remedies for tinnitus.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Why_Choose_Natural_Remedies\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> Why Choose Natural Remedies?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Ginkgo_Biloba_for_Tinnitus\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> Ginkgo Biloba for Tinnitus<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Acupuncture_for_Tinnitus\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> Acupuncture for Tinnitus<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Zinc_for_Tinnitus\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">4<\/span> Zinc for Tinnitus<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Chinese_Medicine_for_Tinnitus\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">5<\/span> Chinese Medicine for Tinnitus\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"Why_Choose_Natural_Remedies\">Why Choose Natural Remedies?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people with tinnitus turn to natural remedies to treat their tinnitus, as an additional therapy, or because they\u2019ve not had any luck with other methods and want to try as many options as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These natural remedies and complementary therapies have many advocates. However, they have mixed success, and the reasons why they\u2019re sometimes effective at treating tinnitus, and sometimes not, aren\u2019t quite clear.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, not all natural remedies are created equal. However, they do have one thing in common. These natural cures can have the backing of anecdotal evidence (and sometimes clinical studies), but there&#8217;s still a lot of uncertainty about what role the placebo effect plays in the reported relief from symptoms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a treatment to be deemed effective, it must demonstrate that it is more effective than a placebo. This means that a lot of studies of natural therapies for tinnitus render them ineffective (a similar number of people responded equally well to the placebo as to the treatment being tested).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still, the people experiencing a positive effect from natural treatments are deriving some sort of benefit from the treatment, and this should not be forgotten. Whether the treatment works through a placebo effect or not, people are <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">feeling<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> better, which is the goal of most tinnitus treatments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is not to say that if you do benefit from a natural remedy it is <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">definitely<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> because of a placebo effect \u2014 it\u2019s just something to be aware of.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As tinnitus itself (assuming it is not caused by a serious underlying condition) is not life-threatening, there seems to be little harm in using natural remedies for tinnitus, regardless of the reasons they might make you feel better.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Ginkgo_Biloba_for_Tinnitus\">Ginkgo Biloba for Tinnitus<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ginkgo biloba, derived from the Chinese Maidenhair tree, is a herbal supplement that you can find online or in health food shops. You can take it orally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is said to <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tinnitusjournal.com\/articles\/ginkgo-biloba-in-the-treatment-of-tinnitus-an-updated-literature-review.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">improve blood flow, regulate vascular tone, and have antioxidant and protective effects on nerve cells<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the brain, auditory cortex, and subcortical area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The evidence as to the efficacy of ginkgo biloba is mixed. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinnitus.org.uk\/complementary-therapy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the 1990s, three small studies showed the supplement to be fairly effective in reducing tinnitus<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. However, the largest study to date did not produce the same results; in fact, it was shown to be less effective. Based on the limited evidence so far, it must be assumed that ginkgo biloba isn\u2019t effective at treating tinnitus.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nevertheless, people still report personal success in managing their tinnitus symptoms with ginkgo biloba, and it remains popular due to this anecdotal evidence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Acupuncture_for_Tinnitus\">Acupuncture for Tinnitus<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acupuncture is a popular ancient Chinese medicine in which fine needles are inserted into the skin at specific points on the body. When done for tinnitus, acupuncture usually focuses on the ear. It is a physical intervention that aims to reduce or eliminate the tinnitus percept.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Chinese medicine, there are four forms of tinnitus occurring in two types: Excess and Deficiency. These different types require different treatments. Having acupuncture is meant to mobilize the body\u2019s essential energies and boost circulation (for Deficiency-caused tinnitus) or gather the energies and place them under control (for Excess-caused tinnitus).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If acupuncture isn\u2019t performed correctly, or sterile needles aren\u2019t used, it can be dangerous to your health. However, when executed by a licensed professional, the risks are mitigated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A licensed acupuncturist isn\u2019t the same as a certified acupuncturist (a licensed professional has more training and experience), so ask your physician for a referral or search <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nccaom.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> registry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Again, acupuncture studies have shown mixed results regarding its efficacy as a tinnitus treatment, and more research is needed. Nevertheless, if you want to try acupuncture, it is relatively safe to do so and it might bring you some benefit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might not be able to have acupuncture if you have some other health conditions, so discuss with your doctor before you go ahead with this therapy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Zinc_for_Tinnitus\">Zinc for Tinnitus<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zinc is an important trace mineral for overall health, supporting enzyme systems, reproductive health, immune function, and the thymus. It is also involved in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/natural-remedies-for-tinnitus-89317\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nerve transmissions throughout the auditory pathway in the body<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can take zinc orally as a dietary supplement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As zinc has a role in cochlear physiology and the synapses of the auditory system, there is a plausible benefit of zinc for tinnitus. The claim is that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinnitus.org.uk\/tinnitus-and-zinc\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">zinc can modulate glutaminergic receptors in the central auditory pathway, helping to suppress tinnitus<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nevertheless, evidence that zinc has any positive effect (in reducing either the individual\u2019s distress or perception of loudness) is low, as this has not been demonstrated by high-quality studies. Early studies suffered from inadequate experimental design, and more recent studies do not show the difference in the effects of zinc and the placebo to be statistically significant.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you do decide to take zinc, it is safe provided you take the correct dose. You can take too much zinc which can lead to toxic reactions such as abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. The mineral also competes for absorption with copper and manganese, so high doses of zinc can result in deficiencies of these important minerals. You should not exceed an upper dosage limit of 40 mg a day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Chinese_Medicine_for_Tinnitus\">Chinese Medicine for Tinnitus\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ancient practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is based on a holistic system incorporating herbal medicine, acupuncture, massage (tui na), exercise (qi gong), and dietary therapy, which, when combined, re-balance your internal constitution and help your flow of vital energy through bodily channels (meridians).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Chinese medicine, several herbs can help you with your tinnitus. They are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/clinic.acumedic.com\/can-we-help\/condition\/tinnitus\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">often prescribed to support your acupuncture therapy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as each herb has a natural affinity with the affected energy channel in the patient\u2019s body.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As already mentioned, there are four sub-types of tinnitus in TCM \u2014 two of an Excess type, and two of a Deficiency type. Each call for their own traditional herbal treatment regimen. Depending on the cause of tinnitus (whether it is an Excess or Deficiency type), prescriptions can boost energy (improving blood circulation and reducing fatigue), or calm the body (aiding acupuncture to restore optimal circulation in the body).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although TCM has had mixed success, it is one of the most popular alternative approaches to treating tinnitus, and many people advocate for its holistic, balanced approach to medicine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always consult with your doctor or audiologist before starting a new medication or changing your regime. Natural remedies aren&#8217;t always an appropriate substitute for your pharmaceutical prescription and they still carry health risks and side effects.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Constantly searching for potential tinnitus cures can take a toll on your mental health (and can get very expensive). If you\u2019re experiencing stress and anxiety because of your tinnitus, share your feelings with friends and family or talk to your doctor \u2014 help and support is available.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To read more about tinnitus causes, medications, and treatments, find more articles <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveunion.com\/blogs\/the-olive-branch\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">on our blog<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><b>The information in this guide has been written using the following reliable sources:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nccaom.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/pdf\/Acupuncture%20and%20Herbs%20Quiet%20Tinnitus.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.nccaom.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/pdf\/Acupuncture%20and%20Herbs%20Quiet%20Tinnitus.pdf<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tinnitusjournal.com\/articles\/ginkgo-biloba-in-the-treatment-of-tinnitus-an-updated-literature-review.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">http:\/\/www.tinnitusjournal.com\/articles\/ginkgo-biloba-in-the-treatment-of-tinnitus-an-updated-literature-review.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/clinic.acumedic.com\/can-we-help\/condition\/tinnitus\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/clinic.acumedic.com\/can-we-help\/condition\/tinnitus\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/natural-remedies-for-tinnitus-89317\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/natural-remedies-for-tinnitus-89317<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6464312\/#:~:text=In%20recent%20decades%2C%20a%20number,of%20action%20for%20this%20treatment\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6464312\/#<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinnitus.org.uk\/complementary-therapy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.tinnitus.org.uk\/complementary-therapy<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We explore natural remedies for tinnitus in this blog, looking at alternative and complementary therapies that can help you manage your tinnitus symptoms.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":819,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[6,5],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v15.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveunion.com\/ustest\/tinnitus\/natural-treatments-and-remedies-for-tinnitus\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Natural Treatments and Remedies for Tinnitus - Olive Union\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"We explore natural remedies for tinnitus in this blog, looking at alternative and complementary therapies that can help you manage your tinnitus symptoms.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.oliveunion.com\/ustest\/tinnitus\/natural-treatments-and-remedies-for-tinnitus\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Olive Union\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2020-09-04T00:17:00+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2020-12-01T00:56:18+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.oliveunion.com\/ustest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/pexels-freestocksorg-165228.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"4454\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"2969\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\">\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"5 minutes\">\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveunion.com\/ustest\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveunion.com\/ustest\/\",\"name\":\"Olive Union\",\"description\":\"Introducing the Olive Smart Ear: A Cool, Affordable Wearable That Removes the Stigma from Impaired Hearing. 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