Take a pen and paper and write down all the negative aspects which could have contributed to your tinnitus. Be honest with yourself, even if it means owning up to some bad habits and less than ideal behaviors. Here is a possible list to start you off. Feel free to look at your own experiences and add to this. Don’t be scared! You don’t need to share it with anybody else (unless you want to!)

Relationship crisis,
Marital Stress,
Drug and prescription medication abuse
Loud noises,
Being overweight or obese,
Heavy smoking,
Lack of exercise/ sedentary lifestyle,
High cholesterol,
High blood sugar levels
High blood pressure
Lack of sleep/ insomnia,
Personal loss/ bereavement,
Unhealthy diet,
Excessive caffeine intake,
Financial pressures/ debt,
Business or work pressures,
Unhealthy levels of stress or anxiety,
Plus anything else you can think of.

The fact is, you are not alone- millions of people around the world experience these negative aspects as a part of their life. Any one of these would be harmful enough for anybody but if you can identify with three or more from the list then tinnitus may be inevitable.

So now you have your list you now have the power to take action. Take a look at your list and consider the things on it that are in your power to change. For instance, if the above list was yours, could you give up smoking, resolve to drink less coffee, lose weight and undertake an exercise regime? Chances are your blood and cholesterol levels would automatically go down. Are there measures you could put into place to reduce your stress levels at work and at home? Could you undergo some counseling for the harder aspects of your life? Once you have challenged and changed the things that are holding you back, your mind will start to look for the positives; you will enjoy radiant health and the symptoms manifested by the negative aspects of your life (including tinnitus) will disappear.

Some things can be changed immediately with a few lifestyle adjustments. Others will require time, motivation and patience to resolve. I promise you, once you start to change your ‘list’, you will notice a reduction in your tinnitus symptoms. The more you change, the more your symptoms will lessen. They could even disappear completely.

There are some things you can change straight away and without hesitation. Other things will require great patience, lots of time and the will to change. But only you have the power to change your life through changing your mind.

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.

For example, for tinnitus caused by ear infections, antibiotics can be prescribed to treat this. Sometimes tinnitus can be caused by benign tumors (known as neuromas) in the inner ear, which can usually be removed surgically. In most cases the tinnitus will disappear as soon as the cause is treated.

Tinnitus caused by problems with the jaw, particularly the temporomandibular joint, can be treated by realignment of the jaw, or low level laser treatment. Laser treatment can also be effective in treating tinnitus caused by muscular tension, and may be offered for treating other forms of tinnitus. Read more information on tinnitus laser treatment here.

There may be no cure as yet for certain types of tinnitus, so the best approach is on acceptance of the condition and managing the symptoms as best as possible. Certain lifestyle changes may help, such as eating a healthy, well balanced diet low in salt, consuming less caffeine and stopping smoking. If you have high blood pressure, the pressure on the blood vessels around the ear can cause or exacerbate tinnitus, so reducing your blood pressure should help.

Stress can also exacerbate the symptoms of tinnitus, so try to reduce the amount of stress in your life- tips on reducing stress can be found here.

Boost your immune system to enable your body to heal itself; make sure you get adequate rest and sleep, and that you have plenty of zinc in your diet. Supplements such as Ginkgo Biloba can boost the immune system and improve blood circulation.

Certain medicines are sometimes prescribed for the treatment of tinnitus, such as anticonvulsants or anesthetics, however, they have so far shown to be ineffective.

It is possible to mask the sounds associated with tinnitus with white noise generators or maskers, which can either be worn in the ear like a hearing aid, or used as free standing units to fit on a desk or bedside table. These can promote relaxation and restful sleep, and can desensitize the brain to tinnitus noises. You can also try listening to calming music or CD compilations of natural sounds; there is more information on white noise generators and maskers here.

Other people have found alternative therapies such as massage beneficial in treating the symptoms of tinnitus. Find out more about natural remedies here.

Tinnitus can cause depression, which in turn can cause the sufferer to notice the tinnitus sounds more acutely. The effects of depression can be treated with appropriate medication and counseling. Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) can also help to alleviate depression and lower awareness to tinnitus sounds.

When tinnitus first occurs, the brain’s response is to focus on the sounds as they are unfamiliar. By learning to accept the condition, sufferers can then concentrate on ways of distracting themselves from focusing on the sounds. Eventually the sounds will become less of a distraction and will fade into the background. Sometimes tinnitus disappears within six months of starting and never returns.

If you suspect you may have tinnitus, you should consult your doctor in the first instance and discuss treatments with them.

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