Managing Stress-Induced Tinnitus During the Busy Fall Season
The busy fall season of holidays, school events, midterms and finals is upon us. Those events could bring added stress. For those with tinnitus, this added stress can worsen stress-induced tinnitus. Tinnitus, the perception of sounds like ringing or buzzing that aren’t present, has affected 10% of Americans. Here’s a look at common fall stressors…
Can Yoga and Meditation Provide Tinnitus Relief?Â
Tinnitus, the experience of hearing ringing in one or both ears, can result in stress and frustration. In addition to ringing, tinnitus symptoms could also include buzzing, clicking or roaring. About 10% of the U.S. population has experienced tinnitus lasting at least five minutes in the past year. Recent studies have shown that practicing yoga…
How To Manage Tinnitus While Flying
If you are one of the millions of Americans who deal with tinnitus, you know how irritating the ringing or buzzing in your ears can be. Some people experience worse tinnitus symptoms while flying. If you are one of them, let’s go over a few ways to manage your tinnitus so that you’re prepared the…
What Do Fluttering Sounds in the Ear Mean?
Have you ever experienced a fluttering sound in your ear? Some people describe it as having butterfly wings flapping in their ears, while others say it’s more akin to helicopter blades. Though it may sound odd, it’s actually a symptom of several common conditions. Is Fluttering in the Ear Dangerous? While it’s undoubtedly a strange…
Exploring the Relationship Between Sleep and Tinnitus
If you’ve ever experienced a ringing or buzzing in your ears while at work or out for coffee at Café Maggie, you have likely experienced tinnitus. What Is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is a symptom of a wide range of health conditions. For some, it’s an acute symptom lasting just a few days. However, others can experience…
The Link Between Tinnitus and Depression
Hearing a ringing, buzzing or chirping in the ear with no external source is known as tinnitus. While it is a common symptom of a number of disorders, tinnitus has its own set of complications, including stress, fatigue, memory problems, anxiety and depression. A new study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders looked at…
Can yoga treat tinnitus?
The American Tinnitus Association reports that as many as 50 million Americans experience tinnitus, a condition marked by ringing, buzzing, hissing or whistling in the ears with no external sound source. Unfortunately, unless the underlying cause of the tinnitus can be identified and treated, there is no cure. However, a number of strategies are available…
How to Sleep Better When You Have Tinnitus
How does tinnitus affect sleep? One of the biggest impacts for people with tinnitus in Tucson is poor sleep. For many Arizona residents, that ringing in the ears is a distraction that interferes with the ability to fall, and/or stay, asleep. Learning some tricks to help you sleep will result in more energy and happiness….
Deep Brain Stimulation: A New Solution for Tinnitus Sufferers?
Tinnitus is pretty common in Tucson and Green Valley. Approximately one out of every five people in Arizona experiences a ringing (or similar) sensation in the ears. There is no cure for tinnitus, but research into a procedure called deep brain stimulation is showing promising results. The Challenge in Finding a Tinnitus Cure Why is…
Can Acupuncture Help Hearing Loss & Tinnitus Patients?
Hearing loss has many Tucson residents searching for a solution. There is no denying the effectiveness of hearing aids, but some patients are reluctant to wear them for a variety of reasons. With the rise in popularity of alternative medicine, could an ancient Chinese remedy hold the key to improved hearing? How Acupuncture Works Acupuncture…