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Hand Reflexology for Tinnitus (Ear Ringing)

12/5/2018

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The Reflexology Minute: Tinnitus
You will learn: 
  • What tinnitus is;
  • Causes of tinnitus;
  • Hand reflexology points to help tinnitus.

What is Tinnitus:
Tinnitus is generally experienced as a ringing sound. To some it sounds like a high or low pitched ringing, buzzing, or beeping. To others it might sound more like a whistling, swishing, buzzing, or even musical notes, The repetitive sounds can be maddening and for some it is present at all times. Here are some of the causes of tinnitus and what reflexology points you can press in your hands to help.

Causes of Tinnitus:
  • Hearing loss related to aging;
  • Loud noises;
  • Head/neck injuries or trauma;
  • Ear and sinus infections;
  • Ménière's disease
  • TMJ;
  • Heart conditions;
  • Smoking;
  • Certain medications;
  • Infections (bacterial or viral);
  • Acid reflux;
  • Anything that increases blood pressure (i.e. caffeine, alcohol, stress).

Hand reflexology points to help tinnitus:
  • Adrenal Gland;
  • Ears and eyes;
  • Neck/cervical spine.

One of the resources I visit regularly is NIH (National Institutes of Health). NIH posted an article by the National Institute of Deafness and other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) that states, "[People] can develop tinnitus over time when ongoing exposure to noise damages tiny sensory hair cells in the inner ear that help transmit sound to the brain. This is called noise-induced hearing loss. Service members exposed to bomb blasts can develop tinnitus if the shock wave of the explosion squeezes the skull and damages brain tissue in areas that help process sound. In fact, tinnitus is one of the most common service-related disabilities among veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan... Even with all of these associated conditions and causes, some people develop tinnitus for no obvious reason. Most of the time, tinnitus isn’t a sign of a serious health problem, although if it’s loud or doesn’t go away, it can cause fatigue, depression, anxiety, and problems with memory and concentration. For some, tinnitus can be a source of real mental and emotional anguish." Read more here.

I personally experienced tinnitus when I had developed really bad acid reflux. At the time I was receiving reflexology weekly but wasn't doing any self-care. I found that the sounds dissipated when I lost weight and eradicated the cause (acid reflux).. 


In a 2015 study The Hearing Health Foundation claimed that 48 million people in America and 360 million worldwide suffered from tinnitus. That's 1 in 5 teens, 1 in 5 adults, and 3 in 5 active and returning military. With so many people suffering from tinnitus, either on and off, or on a regular basis, these are important points to know should you or someone you know need care.
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Photo: Janette Paule
References
NIDCD https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/tinnitus
MedlinePlus https://medlineplus.gov/tinnitus.html
Mayo Clinic https://goo.gl/Cro4o2


Reflexology is not a substitute for medical care. Reflexology does not claim to cure, diagnose, prognose, or prescribe. If you have concerns about your health, seek advice from your doctor or health care provider.
5 Comments
Memuna Siddiqi
8/18/2021 11:56:00 am

I am suffering from bussing in my ears. Please help?

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Chantel link
8/18/2021 01:13:32 pm

Try the self-care protocol! :)

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LeanneKen
3/14/2022 03:42:41 am

This really does work I had been dealing with an earache for several days and today I just had to find something to help. I’m the biggest skeptic when it comes to this type of thing even though logically it does make sense because our bodies are a series of nerves that run through it. So I tried it and when I was going counterclockwise I could feel it in my ear I could feel it opening and then without warning water began to pour from the right nostril which was the same side that I was experiencing the pain! I was blown away it was if a tap had been turned on. Prior to that I didn’t have a runny nose or a stuffy nose or anything. I truly believe if I had not done this I would have developed an ear infection from where that water must have come from within my ear. Also the pain in my ear was much much less it still felt sore but wasn’t throbbing and was now more just discomfort. I’ll be looking into more ways to use this reflexology because it works. Don’t take my word for it try it for yourself it will blow your mind I sure know it did mine! Thank you for all you do!!

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