The various alternative treatments for tinnitus are as follows:
1. Acupressure: this is a practice that was developed by Chinese and using this pressure on the certain points of the body is thought to help reduce the level of tinnitus.
2. Alexander Technique (This is not really an alternative treatment for tinnitus): Here the tinnitis patient is taught posture and other methods aimed at improving blood flow to the ears which is thought to relieve the symptoms of tinnitus.
3. Aromatherapy: This is thought to relieve tinnitus as a result of the stress relieving effects of the aromatherapy.
4. Biofeedback: Biofeedback is a method where people are taught to improve their health by using communications from their own bodies.
5. Deep Breathing: The relaxation and stress relief that can be obtained using deep breathing techniques have been found to ease tinnitus symptoms.
6. Chiropractic: This involves an improvement in blood supply to the head and ears which reduces tinnitus in certain individuals.
7. Diet, Vitamin and Nutritional Supplements: It is an established fact that when your immune system is in good shape your body will fight all manner of conditions including tinnitis. This is the reason that your diet and nutrition should be closely monitored when seeking relief from tinnitus.
8. Lifestyle: it is also recommended by the doctors for the tinnitus sufferer to engage in regular exercise which will help increasing blood circulation to the ears.
The exercises that are recommended are running, fast walking, swimming, or some aerobic activitybiking, . At first, one may find that the tinnitus is getting worse but it will gradually lessen.
9. Massage: massaging for tinnitis can sometimes be extremely effective. Relief is achieved by using the thumb and index fingers to gently massage the earlobes and edge of the ears.
10. Meditation: Meditation methods help relax the body and mind and can have positive tinnitus relief effects.
11.Reflexology: when one is tired and stressed out tinnitis is at it's worst and reflexology can help with relaxation methods which in turn lead to a lowering of the tinnitus noises.
12.Psychotherapy and Spiritual Therapy: Tinnitus is said to be relieved in many cases by those who adopt such holistic approaches to dealing with tinnitus.
13. Homeopathic tinnitus treatments: At the present moment the only really successful remedy for tinnitus is in fact alternative treatments for tinnitus.
Of these, homeopathic tinnitus treatments are by far the most popular and successful of all alternative treatments for tinnitus.
For many conditions such as tinnitus, homeopathy is fast being acknowledgedaccepted as the only safe treatment that brings about positive results. They are completely safe and have none of the side effects normally associated with conventional medications.
Who knows why a successful conventional medicine for tinnitus has not yet been developed.
John and Ellen Currie have been providing free tinnitus counselling, assistance and offering alternative treatment for tinnitus via their website since 1999.
