If you’ve been suffering from tinnitus for a while, you have probably already discovered that there are lots of things that can cause your ringing ears. One of the more surprising potential causes of your tinnitus is the medications that you are taking. That’s right. It is actually possible that or more of the medications your doctor prescribes for you could be the cause (or at least one of the causes of) your tinnitus. (more…)

Antidepressants are sometimes given to patients seeking tinnitus relief. There have been some studies that show antidepressants can reduce tinnitus symptoms or help people better tolerate their ringing ears. Unfortunately, the kind of tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) used in these studies can have dangerous side effects. In this article, we’ll talk about the risks inherent in using TCAs in the medical treatment of tinnitus and discuss a more holistic and natural approach to a tinnitus cure instead. (more…)

For many people, hearing loss is a problem that can limit their social interaction and other parts of their life. A large number of people in the country suffer from hearing loss and some are even born with it each year. Many cases of hearing loss occur because of carelessness or because of a lifestyle in which loud noises are an everyday occurrence. Since hearing is such an important sense, there are many things you can do prevent suffering from loss of hearing.

There are three common types of hearing loss, according to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s (ASHA) web site. The first is called conductive hearing loss, where muffled or faint sounds can’t be heard because of a blockage in the outer ear canal. This can occur from wax build-up or even damage to the small bones inside the middle ear. Conductive hearing loss can usually be corrected with surgery. Sensorineural hearing loss occurs when damage is done to the cochlea within the inner ear or to the nerve endings leading to the brain. This type of damage can occur because of an illness, disease, injury, or even medications. This type of hearing loss can’t be corrected with a surgical procedure. A mixed loss of hearing occurs when there is damage to both the inner and outer ear. (more…)