Tom Bohager
See book keywords and concepts |  Systemic disorders associated with tinnitus include hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases; neurological disorders, including head injury; and hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. tinnitus may also be exaggerated by severe emotional anxiety or physical stress.
Some cases will resist all conventional modes of therapy. Since this problem is so widespread, the American tinnitus Association (www.ata.org) was established to study and research the management of tinnitus. | | Common causes of tinnitus include presbycusis, prolonged exposure to loud environmental noise, and such pathological conditions as inflammation and infection of the ear, otosclerosis, Meniere's Syndrome, and labyrinthitis. Systemic disorders associated with tinnitus include hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases; neurological disorders, including head injury; and hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. tinnitus may also be exaggerated by severe emotional anxiety or physical stress.
Some cases will resist all conventional modes of therapy. |
Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  INDICATIONS AND USAGE
¦ Organic brain dysfunction, symptomatic relief of
¦ Intermittent claudication
¦ Vertigo (vascular origin)
¦ tinnitus (vascular origin)
The Commission E approvals listed are limited to special standard extracts of Ginkgo.
The drug is used for disturbed brain functions, which result in dizziness, tinnitus, and headache with emotional lability and anxiety. Ginkgo has also been demonstrated to improve concentration and memory deficits as a result of peripheral arterial occlusive disease. |
Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan
See book keywords and concepts |  Called pulsatile tinnitus (aka objective tinnitus, because the sound is audible during a physical examination), it can be a warning sign of a vascular disorder, such as a heart murmur, hypertension, or hardening of the blood vessels in your heart or neck.
SPEAKING OF SIGNS
Nature has given man one tongue, but two ears, that we may hear twice as much as we speak.
Zeno of Elea, Fragments VI, 5th century b.c.
DANGER SIGN
If you hear a throbbing sound or heartbeat in one ear and have a severe headache, call your doctor or go to the emergency room. |
Michael Castleman
See book keywords and concepts |  Tinnitus. tinnitus, chronic ringing in the ears, is a frustrating condition that doctors have difficulty treating. At the Institute for Noise Hazards Research in Ramat-Gan, Israel, researchers compared people with tinnitus and other forms of hearing impairment. Those with tinnitus were significantly more likely to show low blood levels of vitamin B12. Bn supplementation provided some tinnitus relief for several people in the study.
Walking
Terrific Exercise, One Step at a Time
CL^ur ancestors did not set aside time to exercise. They simply led physically active lives. |
Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan
See book keywords and concepts | | Extreme sound sensitivity is sometimes a harbinger of tinnitus. (See Ringing in Your Ears, above.) Ironically, people with impaired hearing sometimes become supersensitive to certain sounds.
Noise sensitivity can be a reaction to the artificial sweetener aspartame as well as some antibiotics, analgesics, and allergy medicines. It can also signal magnesium deficiency. And finding normal noises annoying
SIGN OF THE TIMES
Beethoven not only started losing his hearing when he was 27 (apparently from otosclerosis) but also suffered from hypersensitivity to noise and tinnitus. |
Tom Bohager
See book keywords and concepts | | Since this problem is so widespread, the American tinnitus Association (www.ata.org) was established to study and research the management of tinnitus.
Enzyme therapy can be used to support the health of the systems in the body that may be associated with the disorder, including the digestive and immune systems. |
Bottom Line Health
See book keywords and concepts | | May also relieve tinnitus (ringing in the ears), vertigo and altitude sickness, as well as vascular problems, such as intermittent claudication, a painful condition in the calf that is caused by decreased circulation to the legs.
Scientific evidence: An overwhelming majority of ginkgo trials have shown positive results. At least 33 randomized, controlled trials have shown that this herb enhances mental functioning or slows cognitive deterioration in older patients who have dementia. |
Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan
See book keywords and concepts | | Often people with this condition will have other signs besides hearing loss, such as light-headedness, lack of coordination, tinnitus, or a feeling of fullness in the ear.
Sudden hearing loss may also point to such serious systemic disorders as multiple sclerosis, sickle cell anemia, bacterial or viral infection, lupus erythematosus, and cancer.
WARNING SIGN
Here are two more reasons to quit smoking: smokers are 70% more likely to suffer hearing loss than nonsmokers, and living with a smoker doubles your risk of hearing loss. | | Rarely, tinnitus is a danger sign of a brain tumor or a brain aneurysm—a weakening in a blood vessel wall that can lead to a stroke.
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WARNING SIGNS
If you have recurrent bouts of the signs below, you may have Meniere's disease.
¦ Hearing loss
¦ Dizziness or vertigo
¦ Ringing in the ears
¦ Feeling pressure or fullness in the ear
HEARING YOUR HEARTBEAT
If you occasionally hear what sounds like your heart beating, you may be right. Many of us notice this sign when we lie down in bed with our ear on the pillow. |
Thomson Healthcare, Inc.
See book keywords and concepts | | Effectiveness of Ginkgo biloba in treating tinnitus: double-blind, placebo controlled trial. BMJ; 322:73-75. 2001.
Duche JC, Barre J, Guinot P et al. Effect of Ginkgo biloba extract on microsomal enzyme induction. Int J Clin Pharmacol Res; 9(3): 165-168. 1989.
Duverger D, DeFeudis FV & Drieu K. Effects of repeated treatments with an extract of Ginkgo biloba (EGb 761) on cerebral glucose utilization in the rat: an autoradiographic study. Gen Pharmacol; 26(6):1375-1383. 1995.
Elsabagh S, Hartley DE, File SE. | | Studies have demonstrated efficacy with 120 mg daily in 2 to 3 divided doses for dementia, peripheral arterial occlusive disease, and equilibrium disorders like tinnitus or vertigo (Cesarani, 1998; Le Bar, 1998; Peters, 1998).
Chinese Medicine: In traditional Chinese medicine, the daily dose is 3 to 6 g of leaves as an infusion.
Homeopathic Dosage: 5 drops, 1 tablet, or 10 globules every 30 to 60 minutes (acute) or 1 to 3 times daily (chronic); parenterally: 1 to 2 mL acute, 3 times daily; chronic: once a day (HAB1).
Storage: Ginkgo must be protected from light and moisture. |
Mark Sircus
See book keywords and concepts |  Other side effects include nausea, headache, muscle aching, changes in taste, severe malaise, dizziness, numbness, insomnia, diarrhea, weight loss, extreme fatigue, leg cramps, cardiac arrhythmia, liver and kidney damage, abdominal pain, anxiety, severe restlessness, mental changes, tremors, inability to concentrate, poor memory, impaired equilibrium, chemical sensitivities and tinnitus. (12). Studies have shown up to 30% of patients have severe negative side effects as a result of these synthetic chelating agents, which may develop after a single dose. |
Andreas Moritz
See book keywords and concepts |  Most people think that problems such as tooth decay, tonsil infections, earaches, vertigo, tinnitus, sore throat, stiffness of the neck and shoulders, hair loss, a hoarse voice, broken speech, headaches, nasal and sinus congestion and so on, are accidental occurrences that don't need to be taken very seriously. Yet, these "minor" complaints may indicate major imbalances in the digestive system. They can be the harbingers of eventually life-threatening circulatory problems, heart attacks, strokes and even brain tumors. |
Thomson Healthcare, Inc.
See book keywords and concepts | | Authors point to variability of dosing regimens, types of Ginkgo products, and outcome measures as reason for caution for a full recommendation, but consider that Ginkgo has potential for use in the treatment of tinnitus (Ernst & Stevinson, 1999).-
Vertigo:
In a 3-month trial, Ginkgo extract (Egb 761, Rokan®) was significantly more effective than placebo in relieving the intensity, frequency, and duration of vertigo episodes (Hague-nauer et al, 1986).
Vitiligo
Active progression of depigmentation was halted in subjects with vitiligo treated with Ginkgo biloba for 6 months. | | Similarly, Ginkgo was found to be no more effective than placebo in the treatment of tinnitus in an earlier, 12-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Subjects (n=1121) were randomized to receive Ginkgo biloba extract LI 1370, 50 mg, 3 times daily or placebo. Of 1,121 subjects, a total of 956 subjects were paired. No significant differences were found between the groups at weeks 4, 12, and 14 as determined by a 21-symptom questionnaire. Audiological measurements were not taken. Adverse effects were similar between groups (Drew & Davies, 2001). |
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
See book keywords and concepts |  Vitamin B12 deficiency is also associated with deafness; supplements have been useful in treating tinnitus and noise-related hearing loss.
To get enough B12 you have to do more than eat it—you have to absorb it. And therein lies the rub. Anyone over 40, especially the elderly, are at risk of B12 deficiency because they lack enough of a protein that is secreted in the stomach called intrinsic factor, which you need to absorb B12.
So even if you're getting plenty of the vitamin in your diet—which, believe me, most people aren't—it won't do you much good if you lack this important protein. |
Bottom Line Health
See book keywords and concepts | | Hear a persistent ringing, humming or buzzing sound in your ears (a condition known as tinnitus).
•Notice changes in balance associated with a change in your hearing—balance and hearing are both functions of the ear.
YOUR CHECKUP
Your otolaryngologist will take a full history of your symptoms and any factors that might put you at risk for hearing loss. An audiogram will be obtained to test how well you hear sounds over a wide range of frequencies.
The audiogram gives the single best picture of how well your auditory nerve and the rest of your sound-conducting system are functioning. |
Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan
See book keywords and concepts | | And finding normal noises annoying
SIGN OF THE TIMES
Beethoven not only started losing his hearing when he was 27 (apparently from otosclerosis) but also suffered from hypersensitivity to noise and tinnitus. By the time he was 50, he was totally deaf. Yet he continued to compose until his death a few years later. can be a sign of head injuries and whiplash, as well as depression and posttraumatic stress syndrome. It can also be a clue to a number of medical disorders such as chronic ear infections, certain autoimmune disorders, Lyme disease, TMJ, or Bell's palsy, a type of facial paralysis. |
Brigitte Mars, A.H.G.
See book keywords and concepts |  It is used to treat abscess, alopecia, anemia, balding, blurred vision, boils, cirrhosis, diphtheria, dizziness, dysentery, hepatitis, insomnia, jaundice, liver enlargement, loose teeth, nosebleed, premature gray hair, restlessness, spleen enlargement, stress, tinnitus, and tuberculosis.
Topically, eclipta can be prepared as an oil and applied to the scalp to curb hair loss, to reduce graying, and to promote luster. The oil also can be rubbed on the forehead to relieve headaches. | | It can be used to promote fertility, to facilitate labor, and in treatments for allergies, bloating, cancer, cystitis, diabetes, diarrhea, dizziness, dysentery, edema, epilepsy, fertility, hypertension, kidney stones, labor, low libido, lumbago, premature ejaculation, nephritis, and tinnitus.
Edible Uses
The bulb can be eaten as a vegetable. |
Marshall Editions
See book keywords and concepts |  A side effect of this condition is often tinnitus, which is ringing in the ears. As we get older our hearing becomes less acute and less sensitive to high-frequency sounds. Age-related hearing loss occurs in around one-third of people over 65, but hearing can start to deteriorate from the age of 40 onwards. |
Brigitte Mars, A.H.G.
See book keywords and concepts | | Ginkgo leaf is used in the treatment of allergies, altitude sickness, Alzheimer's disease, angina, anxiety, arteriosclerosis, asthma, bronchitis, cataracts, claudication (intermittent), cough, dementia, depression, dizziness, dysentery, eczema, erectile dysfunction, fatigue, hearing loss, hemorrhoids, high cholesterol, leg cramps, leukorrhea, macular degeneration, memory loss, nerve-related deafness, optic neuropathy, pain in the extremities, poor circulation, Raynaud's disease, senility, shortness of breath, tinnitus, tuberculosis, varicose veins, vertigo, and vision loss. |
Bottom Line Health
See book keywords and concepts | | Also helpful: The herb ginkgo biloba (60 mg, three times daily) reduces tinnitus by improving circulation to the inner ear.
Chewing Gum.. .Drinking Water...and More Natural Ways to Relieve Heartburn
Elaine Magee, MPH, RD, nutrition expert for the WebMD Weight Loss Clinic, and author of numerous books on nutrition and healthy cooking, including Tell Me What to Eat If I Have Acid Reflux. New Page. www. recipedoctor.com.
Millions of Americans experience gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), the chronic backsplash of acid into the esophagus, more commonly known as heartburn. |
Marshall Editions
See book keywords and concepts | | Meniere's can also cause fluctuating hearing loss and a sensation of ringing in the ears (see tinnitus, p. 312). The hearing loss can remain even after the attack has subsided, or can come and go. The exact cause of the condition is not known, although stress is thought to be one of the main triggers. Unfortunately, there tends to be a pattern of repetition, either regular or irregular, to the attacks. However, in time they do become less frequent and less severe, and can disappear entirely for years. There is no cure for Meniere's disease. |
Thomson Healthcare, Inc.
See book keywords and concepts | | Chinese Medicine: Among traditional Chinese uses for Ginkgo biloba are asthma, tinnitus, hypertonia, and angina.
Homeopathic Uses: Homeopathy includes tonsillitis and cephalgia among the indications for use of Ginkgo. contraindications
Ginkgo may lower seizure threshold, and caution is recommended in the use of this herb by individuals with a history of convulsive disorders (Kupiec, 2005). Ginkgo or its extracts should not be used in any patient known to be allergic to it or any of its constituents. |
Marshall Editions
See book keywords and concepts | | To treat excess heat in the liver: The symptoms of this type of tinnitus are ringing in the ear, headaches, flushed face, yellow urine, and constipation. Combine 10 g of Jin Yin Hua (honeysuckle flower), 10 g of Huang Qin (baical skullcap root), 12 g of Zhi Zi (Cape Jasmine fruit), 10 g of Ye Ju Hua (wild chrysanthemum flower), 10 g of Long Dan Cao (Chinese gentian root), 10 g of Xia Ku Cao (common selfheal fruit-spike), and 5 g of Can Cao (licorice) in a ceramic pot. Add 3 cups of water, bring the mixture to the boil, and simmer for 30 minutes. | | Supplements: Magnesium supplements, taken at 1,000 mg a day, may relieve the tinnitus associated with Meniere's disease and protect the ears from resulting damage. The B vitamins may be beneficial to those with hearing loss. A high-potency complete B-complex vitamin is recommended. Alternatively, take 500 mg of vitamin B1, 250 mg of B6, and 500 meg of B12. Vitamin C has been shown to relieve Meniere's disease symptoms in some patients. Take 1,000 mg three times a day. Make sure you take a formula that contains at least 250 mg of bioflavonoids. |
Brigitte Mars, A.H.G.
See book keywords and concepts | | Dong quai is used to treat amenorrhea, anemia, arthritis, blood deficiency, blood stagnation, blurry vision, boils, cancer, Candida, chills, chronic bronchitis, cirrhosis, constipation (due to dryness), dry skin, dysmenorrhea, endometriosis, exhaustion, hair loss, headache, hypertension, infertility (female), insomnia, irregular menses, menopause symptoms (hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and heart palpitations), muscle spasms, pain, restless leg syndrome, PMS, restlessness in a fetus, sciatica, stroke, tinnitus, and traumatic injury. |
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