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Natural Remedies for Ringing in the Ears

Although there is no cure for ringing in the ears (tinnitus), several alternative therapies can help reduce the noise and irritation. The goal of most therapies is to add additional sounds that take a person's mind off the ringing sensations, reducing stress. Combining therapies with the prevention of lifestyle and environmental triggers can significantly reduce the sounds associated with ringing in the ears.

  1. Avoid Triggers

    • According to the American Academy of Otolaryngology, ringing is reduced by avoiding lifestyle and environmental factors that make it worse. Try to avoid places where loud sounds are present, such as concerts, construction areas and playgrounds. Avoiding drinking coffee, tea and soda or smoking cigarettes also decreases ringing and irritation. Increasing circulation by decreasing salt intake and exercising daily also helps. Sleep is also important. Get at least 7 hours a day and avoid feeling too tired to avoid making it more severe.

    Use a White Noise Machine

    • White noise machines also help reduce irritation associated with ringing in the ears. It produces noise that mimics environmental noise, such as rain or ocean waves. This drowns out the ringing sensations, making it easier to relax.

    Avoid Alcohol

    • Abstaining from alcohol reduces noise. According to the Mayo Clinic, alcohol increases blood flow in the inner ear, worsening tinnitus. Drinking in moderation by drinking one alcoholic beverage per day can help reduce ringing sounds in the ear.

    Use Alternative Therapy

    • Alternative relaxation therapies to relax can reduce the stress and sounds associated with ringing in the ears. According to the American Tinnitus Association, biofeedback and sound therapy are two types of therapies used to help you relax and cope. Biofeedback, which teaches you to control body functions such as muscle tension, skin temperature and pulse, allows you to control reactions in the body that increase stress. By doing this, you can learn how to relax. Sound therapy works by placing sound-making devices around you, reducing ringing in the ears.

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