Is the ringing in your ears driving you crazy?Well, you are not alone.
A large segment of society is afflicted with a medical condition referred to as tinnitus, or ringing and buzzing noises in the ears.
It has currently been estimated that more than twelve million individuals across the country suffer from tinnitus.
Each case is different, and while some permanently have the condition, for others it's a temporary ailment.
In some cases only one ear is affected, while in others it touches both ears.
For the majority of patients, the symptoms related to this condition are minor, but for others tinnitus has greatly impacted their quality of life to such an extent that they are unable to hear or get a good night's sleep.
While the exact causes are hard to pinpoint, it is believed situations such as ear damage, medications, head injuries and exposure to extremely high decibel levels, to mention a few, may create tinnitus.
The good news is tinnitus can be stopped.
The fact that your particular case is severe or that you've lived with the condition for years is irrelevant.
Holistic medical care and home remedies are effective in alleviating and curing tinnitus and eliminating your symptoms all together.
Large assortments of treatments are available to choose from which are based on the particular situation that caused your symptoms.
However, the secret is to act fast.
High decibel noises or sounds are a primary cause of this condition, simply because of the damage that can be done when the ear drum is exposed to loud sounds.
This exposure is the result of the steady ringing in the ears mentioned above.
Damage to the ears can lead to obnoxious ringing in the ears which eventually has a negative impact on your quality of life and how you conduct you daily activities.
What you eat can also impact the severity of tinnitus.
So, if finding a cure is on your mind you should stay away from dairy products, processed foods, foods high in saturated fats and junk food.
But, daily consumption of fruits and vegetables will effectively lessen your symptoms.
During your quest to find a cure, there are a number of situations you should steer clear of, such as stressful situations, loud noises and eating foods that are considered unhealthy.
If you follow these three suggestions, you will be able to, somewhat, reduce the constant sound of ringing in your ears.
Protect your ears at your workplace Your place of employment should be following OSHA regulations or the Occupational Safety & Health Administration.
You should be wearing earmuffs or plugs and following your employer's guideline regarding hearing protection.
If situations occur that the sound level brings discomfort to your ears (hunting, concerts, and sporting events) wear protective devices or, if possible, reduce the noise level.