Acupuncture for Tinnitus

If you are one of the millions in the United States who have the misfortune of being a sufferer of tinnitus, you certainly will know the agony caused by the persistent ringing in the ears (or other noises). The good news is that there are several ways to effectively treat tinnitus.

A lot of people with tinnitus have tried a number of options to attempt to resolve the problematic recurring ringing/noise in their ears. Most of them would stop short of opting for surgery which is not really a good option at all for most cases of tinnitus.

Some of the tinnitus treatments include:

Drugs/ medications – This option is usually recommended by doctors for severe types of tinnitus. The problem with drugs is that they have bad side effects and only work to relieve the symptoms.

Vitamin Supplements – Supplements work best when the cause of tinnitus is stress. Vitamins such as niacin and zinc have been proven effective for tinnitus sufferers

Diet – Some medical experts think that inadequate or even too much consumption of certain food groups can be an underlying cause for tinnitus.

Acupuncture – Acupuncture therapy works best if the root cause of one’s tinnitus is not structural damage to the ears. When the cause is stress, acupuncture can be a great way to resolve tinnitus

Meditation – As mentioned before, one major cause of tinnitus is stress. To help beat it, meditation can be a good option as it assists people in easing their stress and thus helps them overcome their tinnitus problem.

Yoga – This is a passive form of exercise which doubles as meditation. Yoga like meditation helps relieve stress that then helps treat tinnitus.

Choose the one treatment that works best for you. Remember to talk to your doctor first before attempting acupuncture therapy. Do not attempt to medicate yourself. Drugs should only be prescribed to you by your doctor. Oftentimes, a combination of therapies (example, acupuncture and meditation or acupuncture and medication) is the best and most effective approach for the treatment of tinnitus.

Emily Farish Acupuncture
400 S. Jefferson, Suite 203
Spokane, WA 99204
Phone: 509-217-9262
emilyfarishacupuncture.com