The Do’s and Don’ts of Living With Tinnitus
If you’ve ever experienced a ringing in your ears, otherwise known as tinnitus, you are not alone. It is estimated that 10% of the U.S. adult population has experienced tinnitus lasting at least five minutes within the last year. Can Tinnitus Be Prevented? In many cases, tinnitus is the result of something that you can’t…
Is There a Link Between Tinnitus and GERD?
Tinnitus and GERD are both common conditions that affect millions of Americans. While research has yet to establish a definitive link between the two conditions, there are reasons to believe having GERD may increase your risk of experiencing tinnitus. What Is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is often described as a ringing in the ear. However, others report…
Hearing Loss & COVID-19
With each passing day, scientists are learning more and more about the coronavirus and its long-term health effects. While heart disease, lung damage and neurological disorders are the most established complications associated with COVID-19, some experts suspect that hearing loss should be added to this list. Is Hearing Loss a Symptom of COVID-19? While rare,…
How Is Tinnitus Measured?
Tinnitus is the sensation of a ringing, roaring, hissing, whistling, whooshing or buzzing sound with no external source. Symptoms can affect one ear or both and range from a mild nuisance to a debilitating daily experience. Unfortunately, there is no cure for tinnitus, unless the underlying condition can be identified and treated. However, there are…
Can B12 Relieve Your Tinnitus?
Eating well and getting enough vitamins and minerals can help improve your overall health. Researchers from Era Lucknow Medical College were interested in the benefits from one specific vitamin—B12. With a small pilot study, they looked to see if this vitamin held the key to tinnitus treatment. Benefits of B12 B12, also known as Cobalamin,…
Can Yoga Treat Tinnitus?
Tinnitus is the sensation of hearing a buzzing, ringing or clicking noise in the ear. Symptoms can vary from mild to debilitating. With a limited number of treatment options, many are switching to alternative treatments. New research has looked at the benefit of yoga for treating tinnitus. Understanding Tinnitus Tinnitus affects nearly 50 million people…
Tinnitus Isn’t as Rare as You Might Think
If you’re experiencing a phantom ringing sound in your ears, you might be reluctant to admit it to anybody for fear of being accused of having an overactive imagination. But fear not, you are not alone – and certainly not imagining things! You are likely experiencing tinnitus, and if you’re in an elevator filled with…