Tinnitus can be so distressing that people are willing to do anything to find a cure or even some temporary relief from the noises in their ears. Unfortunately this means that there is a market for unscrupulous scam merchants to market ‘cures’ which are totally worthless.

I must admit I was skeptical when I first heard about Paul Carrington’s system, Banish Tinnitus. In fact, I almost didn’t even bother to read it but testimonies from so many tinnitus sufferers who had found relief by using Paul’s method persuaded me to give it a try.

I’m glad I did. Paul was a tinnitus sufferer, and shares his story here. Paul tried everything he could to try to get rid of his tinnitus, but nothing worked- until he discovered his own unique three-step method. The tinnitus vanished and never returned! Since then, many people have used Paul’s methods to relieve and eliminate their tinnitus.

Paul’s methods are entirely natural- they involve no surgery or prescription medication. He details exactly what he did to cure his tinnitus, in an easy to read guide. As well as his unique three-step approach, Paul also looks at other natural remedies, some of which I’d never heard of but which have been proved to be effective.

I recommended Banish Tinnitus to a family member, who has reported a drastic reduction in her tinnitus symptoms after only a couple of weeks, and I would certainly recommend it to anyone suffering from this distressing condition. Read more about Banish Tinnitus here.

Reduce Your Caffeine Intake; caffeine raises your blood pressure and your heart rate, which can worsen the symptoms of tinnitus. Eliminating as much caffeine as possible from your diet can reduce the symptoms.

Quit Smoking; many people find that once they stop smoking, their tinnitus symptoms disappear. Stopping smoking will also provide a host of other health benefits.

Light Based Therapy; for some reason, low level laser therapy also seems to help in some cases, but researchers are still unsure why. Research is still in the early stages, so doctors are not keen to recommend this yet.

Surgery; there are various surgical options for tinnitus- you could discuss these with your doctor.

Natural Treatments; There are now many cures for tinnitus based upon natural treatments and therapies. These can range from dietary supplements to herbal remedies. You will find more information on these in other articles on this website.

Remember that tinnitus is not something you have to “just put up with”. It can be treated and controlled like any other condition; many people have found ways to reduce or even eliminate the noises they hear. In some cases, cures for tinnitus only involve minor life style changes; in others medication or even surgery may be required. The key is finding an option which works for you.

I have learnt to preach to the choir in my ears. I did so because there came a time a when I realized that no one and nothing was going to rid me of my tinnitus.

Here are just a small reminder of some of the therapies I have tried in order to find some peace and quiet in my life: Acupuncture, psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, infusions, Valium, Anti-depressants, orthodontic treatment, hearing aids, masking aids, “Tinnitus Re-Training” program; the list goes on. I was asked to wear a specially designed corset to strengthen my back. I was asked to wear a brace by an orthodontic specialist. I have been advised to take Botox and now I am being advised to try a new “Herbal Tinnitus Formula” which may or may not help relieve Tinnitus. To add to all this, I spent at least six weeks in a Tinnitus clinic for rehabilitation measures. I have been off work for almost 1 year and finally lost my job due to my absence.

Written down it all looks very dramatic and all in all, a pretty long story to tell.

These are the negative aspects I had to learn to accept and forget. These elements are history and must stay that way.

The most common thing that most Tinnitus victims share is the fact we will do practically anything to get rid of the ringing in our ears. We will believe anything we are told and follow any instructions. We believe because we trust what we are hearing and we all look forward to the day when our Tinnitus is gone.

Unfortunately we are often left in despair and frustration when we realize that the above therapies don’t work and in 90 % of all cases, have to admit that our Tinnitus is going to be a part of our every day lives. This is hard to accept for anyone.

If you can established and accept this fact then you will become aware that the only way out of Tinnitus oblivion is your own strength of will. The cure lies within yourself.

Without stepping on too many toes, I must admit that the medical field did absolutely nothing to ease my Tinnitus. There are of course many theories as to why we get tinnitus and how to treat it but at the end of the day there isn’t much that common medicine can do for us.

There is away out of this hell and the only person that will make it happen is you. Ask yourself what you would do to get rid of your own Tinnitus. We have already established that we would do anything to rid ourselves of this torture.

Tinnitus can be ignored. It’s a simple trick. Like most tricks it has to be learnt and practiced.

One of my biggest dreams was learning to play the Didgeridoo. I went out and brought one and tried to teach myself to play it. After much frustration and days of trying to get a sound out of it, I finally succeeded. I got a looooong good sound out of it. It sounded really good. The only problem was that the sound diminished after 10 seconds because I had to breathe IN; the only sound that comes from a didgeridoo is when you breath OUT. The trick is something known as “circular breathing”. In other words, breathing in and out at the same time. Believe it or not, it’s possible to breathe In and OUT at the same time and still live to tell the story. However, after weeks and weeks of practice, I learnt how to master “circular breathing”.

I hope you can see the point I am trying to make. Learning to ignore Tinnitus is like learning to play the didgeridoo. It needs practice and willpower in able to succeed.

Please let me repeat this phrase once more because it is very important you understand this.

You can learn to ignore Tinnitus if you know how. Anyone can learn to ignore Tinnitus.

Your mind has been finely tuned to ignore things it doesn’t want to accept. This capability is evident in everyone alive. Think carefully, how many things do you forget or ignore because you don’t like them.

Everyday we are confronted with elements we would rather forget.

Tinnitus is another one of them. Learn to reduce its importance and concentrate more on enjoying quality time.

It’s absolutely vital you start realizing that Tinnitus is NOT a disease. You are not sick and you are not suffering from a mental disorder! You must get your life back on track again and start enjoying your life.

Tinnitus is a power that can be manipulated. Haven’t you been manipulated enough already? Isn’t it time you got yourself back into the driving seat and stated taking control again.

You can’t let something as unimportant as Tinnitus control your life. This defies all logic!

I did the same and managed to change my lifestyle completely. I stopped smoking and I lost 50 pounds in weight. I started to work out and go jogging and I stopped worrying about Tinnitus. In fact…I stopped worrying about things I couldn’t change period.

All these things I did myself with no help from anyone. I used Tinnitus as a base of energy and manipulated it to meet my own needs.

You know what? I still have the choir in my ears and it is still loud at times, but there again so is life. The only difference now is that I am the preacher and I am in control.

Happy preaching!

Laser treatment has also been shown to be effective in treating tinnitus caused by problems with the temporomandibular joint in the jaw; once the joint is treated by lasers, the resultant tinnitus generally disappears.
Laser treatment has also been used to treat tinnitus caused by muscular tension, although be aware that tension in the muscles can be the body’s response to a deeper rooted problem.

Tinnitus laser treatment can also promote general tissue and cell repair and generally speed up the body’s ability to heal itself. As this healing process occurs, the causes of tinnitus are often treated, resulting in a disappearance of the tinnitus symptoms. It will also strengthen the body’s immune system, which may already be weakened from the effects of tinnitus, ie poor quality sleep. A body with a strong immune system is far more likely to be able to fight health conditions which can result in tinnitus.

Furthermore, it is known to stimulate the immune system, which is an important factor in treating ringing in the ears. The immune system is associated with tinnitus because the latter tends to weaken the former. What usually happens is that the unwanted noise tends to get so loud at night that falling asleep at night becomes a problem for the sufferer. Lack of sleep poses negative effects like you getting exhausted and stressed easily the following day, and of course, it weakens the immune system, thus exposing you to various diseases.

Laser treatment is generally carried out whilst the patient is lying down, and each session lasts for around an hour; half an hour for each ear. Both ears are generally treated in the same session to avoid potential dizziness. It is a completely pain free process.

The jury is still very much out on whether laser treatment has any real effect on tinnitus, although many sufferers claim is has made a difference. However, you may need to undergo several treatments before any benefit is noticed.

There is also some evidence to suggest that laser treatment can work well when combined with taking Ginkgo herbal supplements, as Ginkgo enhances circulation and optimizes the body’s ability to heal itself. Ginkgo supplements are available from HealthSense Vitamins