Tinnitus Treatment

Sleeping with tinnitus

2005-02-28T05:49:00.000-08:00

Sleeping With Tinnitus

This article was submitted to anonymous and we believe it to be one of the most insightful and helpful articles available to help tinnitus sufferers cope with the anxiety and stress that results from lack of sleep.

Introduction:
Intrusive tinnitus and sleep problems seem to go hand-in-hand. Whether the tinnitus is a mild ringing or a jet engine roar, the quietness of night seems to magnify the intrusiveness of T. Consequently, the incessant nature of Tinnitus very often leads to problems in falling asleep and staying asleep.

This paper is an attempt to help those Tinnitus sufferers who have sleep problems. It is by no means a literary work of art. Instead, it?s a collection of thoughts and ideas that I have written down based on my twenty-plus years of sleeping with tinnitus.
As a T counselor told me over 20 years ago, when it comes to sleep, seemingly small changes can make a big difference in one?s sleep pattern. Thus, it is hoped that some of the ideas presented in this paper may make a positive difference in the reader?s sleep pattern. In fact, if I can help even one reader sleep a little better, then this paper has been well worth the effort.

Who will this paper help?
The following people will benefit most:1) New T sufferers who have trouble sleeping2) T sufferers who have mild to moderate intrusive T. I'm calling a person with a "mild" case of intrusive T someone who doesn't notice his T during the daytime, but hears it when he goes to bed. I'm calling a person with a "moderate" case of intrusive Tinnitus someone who notices his T during the day, but can normally ignore it or block it out?. This person can function during the day doing normal activities, but still has problems with sleep.

Note: For those Tinnitus sufferers who have difficulty ignoring their Tinnitus both during the daytime and at bed time, I would suggest seeing a doctor about getting the proper medications. These people will, hopefully, still find this paper of value.

However, it is my opinion that most of these people will need some form of medication in order to restore their sleep pattern.

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2005-01-21T14:02:00.000-08:00

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2005-01-21T11:25:00.000-08:00

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2005-01-21T10:43:00.000-08:00

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My tinnitus is caused by taking several kinds of medication.

2005-01-14T03:45:00.000-08:00

My tinnitus is caused by taking several kinds of medication.: "My tinnitus is caused by taking several kinds of medication. I have TMJ and high cholesterol. I take medication for my high cholesterol. I have year round allergies. "

CHORONIC VERTIGO ALONG WITH TINNITUS IN MY LEFT EAR.

2005-01-14T03:17:00.003-08:00

CHORONIC VERTIGO ALONG WITH TINNITUS IN MY LEFT EAR.: "TINNITUS STARTED WHEN I WAS DRIVING SUDDENLY I BRAKED AND I NOTICED THAT I HAVE A VERY SERIOUS VERTIGO AFTER THAT TIME I AM SUFFERING FROM A CHORONIC VERTIGO ALONG WITH TINNITUS IN MY LEFT EAR."

CHORONIC VERTIGO ALONG WITH TINNITUS IN MY LEFT EAR.

2005-01-14T03:17:00.002-08:00

CHORONIC VERTIGO ALONG WITH TINNITUS IN MY LEFT EAR.

2005-01-14T03:17:00.001-08:00

CHORONIC VERTIGO ALONG WITH TINNITUS IN MY LEFT EAR.

2005-01-14T03:17:00.000-08:00

My tinnitus started about 20 years constant ringing at various levels of loudness.

2005-01-14T02:54:00.000-08:00

My tinnitus started about 20 years constant ringing at various levels of loudness.: "My tinnitus started about 20 years constant ringing at various levels of loudness, vertigo, imbalance, nerve damage behind both ears, nausea, sensitivity to sounds, such as fireworks, sudden volume changes "

My tinnitus is a low level hissing sound in the right ear.

2005-01-14T02:53:00.000-08:00

My tinnitus is a low level hissing sound in the right ear.: "My tinnitus is a low level hissing sound in the right ear is the main symptom. Occasionally a higher pitched whistling starts in my left ear but fades away in a few seconds - this maybe happens once in two days. Occasionally I suddenly become aware that the hissing in my right ear has increased and that it has suddenly got less."

My tinnitus causes ringing in the ears.

2005-01-11T06:20:00.000-08:00

My tinnitus causes ringing in the ears.: "My tinnitus causes ringing in the ears, sometimes more than others. Have had sinus problems, allergies for many years. It is causing a hearing loss, especially with background noises in the area. "

The tinitus started after I went to a loud rock concert a few months ago.

2005-01-11T06:07:00.000-08:00

The tinitus started after I went to a loud rock concert a few months ago.: "The tinitus started after I went to a loud rock concert a few months ago. I had floor tickets, went close to the stage. The concert was about 3 hours long. Afterwards, my hearing was muffled, and I had a ringing in my ears. I thought that the ringing would stop within a few days, but it has not. "

My tinnitus is a loud ringing in the left ear with intermitting bell ringing.

2005-01-11T05:59:00.000-08:00

My tinnitus is a loud ringing in the left ear with intermitting bell ringing.: "My tinnitus is a loud ringing in the left ear
with intermitting bell ringing. 3 weeks ago suffer fist time severe vertigo attack, that left hearing loss in the left ear. Ringing prior 20+ years both ears but, bearable."

My tinnitus I think started 35 yrs. ago from a loud military shooting range accident.

2005-01-11T05:46:00.000-08:00

My tinnitus I think started 35 yrs. ago from a loud military shooting range accident.: "I experience a pulsing cricket type of noise primarily in my left ear. If I tense my jaw or neck it gets louder. My family has a history of sinus problems this might be a factor also. "

I have had minor tinnitus problems with ringing like this in the past but never for this extended period of time.

2005-01-11T05:37:00.000-08:00

I have had minor tinnitus problems with ringing like this in the past but never for this extended period of time.: "This particular tinnitus instance started about 3 months ago, in about Oct. 2004. I have had minor tinnitus problems with ringing like this in the past but never for this extended period of time. I had a short problem with it about this same time last year but to the best of my memory it went away in a few days. This ringing (high pitched and sort of pulsating) is in just my right ear. I have always suffered with problems with this ear ever since I was a youngester (I am now 55), mostly what was in the old days referred to as an ear ache. "

Tinnitus started after high grade fever and depression.

2005-01-10T02:29:00.000-08:00

Tinnitus started after high grade fever and depression.: "My tinnitus started in 1973 after a high grade fever which resulted in depression. The noise is like chirping.
The tinnitus increased more if there is loss of sleep,or mental stress or headache. "

A large metal plate fell next to me causing a load boom directed at my left ear tinnitus started.

2005-01-10T02:20:00.000-08:00

A large metal plate fell next to me causing a load boom directed at my left ear tinnitus started.: "A large metal plate fell next to me causing a load boom directed at my left ear tinnitus started as this was in an enclosed area and I was next to a wall so the noise was directed right into my left ear. "

The tinnitus noises sound like "fuzz".

2005-01-10T01:46:00.000-08:00

The tinnitus noises sound like "fuzz".: "Seems to be less in the early day and gets worse at night. I have had multiple sinus surgeries. My ears feel like they are always plugged. "

I've had tinnitis since my coma in 1978 from formaldehyde poisoning.

2005-01-10T01:44:00.001-08:00

I've had tinnitis since my coma in 1978 from formaldehyde poisoning.: "I suffer from tinnitus and TMJ pulsatile in time with heart beat left side only, cholesterol ok. chemical poisoning"

Tinnitus from a blow to the head.

2005-01-10T01:44:00.000-08:00

Tinnitus from a blow to the head.: "Slipped on ice and struck the back of my head. Did suffer a mild concussion but nothing further after that incident."

The tinnitus is a high pitch I already have in my ears constantly.

2005-01-10T01:43:00.000-08:00

The tinnitus is a high pitch I already have in my ears constantly.: "I hardly ever notice until I go to bed, and everything is quiet, but when I wake up in the morning it is usually much louder. "

The tinnitus started about three months ago, sounds like crickets.

2005-01-10T01:41:00.000-08:00

The tinnitus started about three months ago, sounds like crickets.: "I went to my doctor but he said my ear drums were clear. I've had wax build up from time to time. "

My tinnitus started after hunting at age 12.

2005-01-10T01:40:00.000-08:00

My tinnitus started after hunting at age 12.: "My tinnitus started after hunting at age 12 and using my
shoulder as a gun rest for my 'friend', "

Tinnitus CAN be cured

2005-01-07T09:16:00.000-08:00

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A heart warming tinnitus testimonial

2005-01-07T08:35:00.000-08:00

Dear Vanessa,

I really thank you for your kind and heartwarming letter. Thank you for all the support that you have given me and I have to say that I am impressed with your company and will spread news of you good company to people who are suffering from tinnitus when I get to know them.

Best regards to you and yours and wish you a happy new year.

Matthias

Dear Matthias,

I thank you for your e-mail and please do know that it is rather nice to hear from you as well. I am glad to hear that you have received your order placed and I do look forward to hearing of not only the progress that you are making with regards to your tinnitus, but to the news of a baby being conceived as well.

You are more than welcome to continue taking the tinnitus remedies as there are no side effects and the remedies cannot harm wither yourself, your wife or any baby that may be conceived.

Please do keep me posted and should you have any further questions or need any additional information to please feel free to contact me at anytime.

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Hearing loss

2005-01-07T06:27:00.000-08:00

Can Hearing Loss Be Reversed?

If you suspect that you may have hearing loss or you have recently been diagnosed with a hearing impairment, you likely have a lot of questions, the main one being, "Can I get my hearing back?"

The answer to that question depends on what caused your hearing problem in the first place. So this article will look at the various causes and treatments of hearing impairment. And we'll touch on how you can prevent further damage to your hearing.

Types and Causes of Hearing Loss

Hearing specialists have determined there are two basic types of hearing loss:

Conductive hearing loss: Sound is blocked from reaching the inner ear due to middle ear infections, fluid in the middle ear, wax build up, damage to the ear drum, or excess middle ear bone growth.
Sensorineural hearing loss: Sound is blocked from reaching the brain due to damage between the inner ear and the brain. Can be brought on by aging, loud noise, infections of the inner ear or auditory nerve, Meniere's disease , meningitis, MS, brain tumors, strokes, and certain drugs like aspirin and some antibiotics.

Your hearing can also be disrupted by a condition called tinnitus , which causes ringing in the ears that can be so loud it drowns out or distorts other sounds.

Diagnosing Hearing Loss

The first thing your GP will do is ask questions like when did you first notice your hearing problem, what difficulties does it cause you, and do you have any related symptoms? He or she may examine your ears, nose and throat or order medical tests.

If a diagnosis isn't conclusive by this point, your doctor may send you to an ENT (ear, nose and throat) specialist, an audiological doctor, or an audiologist who tests hearing and fits hearing aids. An audiometer will likely be used to measure the degree of your hearing loss.

Treating Hearing Loss

Depending on the root cause of your hearing problem, you may be able to recover all or part of your hearing back to normal levels. Hearing problems like age-related hearing loss are not reversible but can be treated.

Here's a look at the treatments for the different types of hearing impairment:

Ear infections: antibiotics.
Ear blockages: can be cleared by a doctor.
Damaged ear drums: surgical repair possible.
Age-related hearing loss: hearing aids.
Profound deafness: cochlear implants.
Meniere's disease: low sodium diet, diuretics, surgery, or natural remedies.
Tinnitus: "white noise" hearing aids to mask the ringing, dietary changes, or natural tinnitus remedies.

Hearing Loss Prevention

There's little that can be done to prevent most types of hearing impairment. But one thing we can do is control the noise levels around us.

Loud music or proximity to loud machinery can lead to temporary or permanent hearing loss. So "keeping it down" and wearing ear plugs are two things you can do to help preserve your hearing.

About the author:

John Currie has been researching and treating tinnitus, Meniere's disease, and other ear disorders for 20 years. His homeopathic tinnitus and Meniere's disease remedies have an 85% success rate, with most patients experiencing total or substantial relief. T-Gone Remedies are made of specially selected herbs and plants that are gentle and safe, with no side effects.

Visit T-Gone Remedies to learn more.

Vertigo and dizziness

2005-01-07T06:09:00.000-08:00

Dizziness and Vertigo: Find the Cause to Find the Cure

People who suffer from recurring bouts of dizziness or vertigo tend to describe the two conditions similarly: feeling light-headed, faint, nauseous, and unsteady as if the floor is moving or the whole room is spinning.

There are a wide range of conditions that can cause vertigo. Most of them involve the inner ear, the brain, or the nerves that connect the inner ear to the brain.

Making a Diagnosis

Physicians attempting to diagnose the cause of dizziness and vertigo will inquire about related symptoms such as tinnitus (ringing in the ears), deafness, headache, unusual eye movements, vomiting, speech problems and lack of coordination.

They may also order tests to aid in their diagnosis, such as a physical exam, hearing tests, MRI or CT scans of the brain, or other procedures related to the suspected underlying cause of the vertigo.

The Causes of Dizziness and Vertigo

Half of all cases of dizziness and vertigo involve the inner ear, including Meniere's disease and several other inner ear disorders. The other fifty per cent are usually attributed to:

Anxiety disorders like panic attacks.
Brain disorders such as migraine, stroke, Parkinson's Disease, tumors, or MS.
Medical conditions such as low blood pressure, low blood sugar, infection, and heart problems.
Certain prescription drugs.
Miscellaneous factors such as motion sickness, overheated rooms, and alcohol withdrawal.

However, in about one quarter of all cases the cause of the vertigo is never identified.

Treatment of vertigo

In cases where the cause isn't known, doctors often treat dizziness and vertigo with anti-nausea drugs, balancing exercises, head exercises and bed rest.

When the cause is known, the treatment is based upon the diagnosis. For example, in the case of Meniere's disease, treatments may include medication, lifestyle changes, surgery to drain excess fluid, or homeopathic remedies.

When the cause of the vertigo is an inner ear infection (such as labyrinthitis and vestibular neuritis), treatments might involve antibiotics or antiviral drugs, anti-nausea medications, and balance exercises.

If the patient has been diagnosed with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), an inner ear disease that often causes dizziness and vertigo, they might undergo head positioning exercises or canal plugging surgery.

Summary

Since dizziness and vertigo can be caused by so many different disorders and conditions, the first step towards a cure is to identify the cause. Then you can seek the appropriate treatment, whether you opt for traditional medicine, alternative remedies, or a combination of both.

About the author:

John Currie has been researching and treating tinnitus, Meniere's disease, and other ear disorders for 20 years. His homeopathic remedies have an 85% success rate, with most patients experiencing total or substantial relief. T-Gone Remedies are made of specially selected herbs and plants that are gentle and safe, with no side effects.

Visit T-Gone Remedies to learn more.

What is tinnitus? Can tinnitus be treated

2005-01-07T05:24:00.000-08:00

Ringing in Your Ears:

How to recognize and treat Tinnitus

It's hard to imagine the discomfort and disruption that tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, can cause in the lives of sufferers. They hear a ringing, hissing, roaring, chirping, buzzing, drumming or whistling noise when no outside sound is actually present.

These sounds can be intermittent or constant, often preventing them from sleeping, concentrating on work, and enjoying their normal activities. Severe forms of the condition have contributed to job loss, divorce, anxiety, depression, violence and even suicide.

Some sources say that up to 35% of the population has tinnitus in varying degrees.

Causes of Tinnitus

There are many theories about how tinnitus sounds are actually produced inside the head, but nobody knows for sure. Since tinnitus is a symptom, not a disease, the best way to treat it is to determine what caused it.

Tinnitus can be a symptom of Meniere's disease, an inner ear disorder that also causes dizziness and nausea. But many other causes of tinnitus have been identified, such as:

ear infection
ear drum damage
allergies and sinus problems
exposure to loud noise
a blow to the head
high cholesterol
stress, depression, and traumatic life events
medicines
heavy metal poisoning
jaw alignment problems (TMJ)
low thyroid
ear wax build up
certain tumors

Sometimes there will be two or more causes of tinnitus in one patient, for example noise and stress occurring together is a common combination.

Diagnosis

Ear, nose and throat specialists attempting to diagnose tinnitus will ask if you have had vertigo or imbalance, head trauma or other illness, and what medications you're taking. They may do a physical exam of the head, neck, and ears, test your blood pressure and pulse, and recommend an audiologic evaluation.

However, sufferers who have done some research on their own often end up diagnosing themselves with tinnitus.

Tinnitus Treatments

Conventional medical treatments such as surgery or drugs don't cure tinnitus. Some doctors treat the condition with sedatives, anti-depressants, muscle relaxants or antihistamines. In more severe cases, special hearing aids or masking devices have been prescribed, or surgical injections of lidocaine directly to the inner ear.

Alternative treatments like hypnotherapy and acupuncture have also been used with varying degrees of success. Excellent results have been achieved through homeopathic remedies that are formulated specifically for each type or cause of tinnitus. These natural-source tinnitus remedies help most sufferers either reduce or eliminate their symptoms over time. Learn more about tinnitus remedies here.

Tinnitus Prevention

Those who have tinnitus can take steps to prevent or reduce the intensity of their ear ringing by:

Limiting caffeine and nicotine intake (both reduce blood flow to the ears).
Switching from aspirin to another pain reliever.
Reducing salt intake.
Avoiding loud noise.
Exercising to increase blood flow to the ears.

About the author:

John Currie has been researching and treating tinnitus for 20 years. His tinnitus remedies have an 85% success rate, with most patients experiencing total or substantial relief.

T-Gone Remedies are made of specially selected natural herbs and plants that are gentle and safe, with no side effects. Visit T-Gone Remedies to learn more.

Tinnitus News From January 2005.

2005-01-07T02:35:00.000-08:00

Tinnitus News From January 2005.: "Tinnitus Information & News From T-Gone Remedies.
January 2005
7 January 2005
Fair offers strategies to ensure hearing loss no impediment
he also has ringing in the ears from tinnitus. His wife lost hearing quickly in one of her ears due to Meniere's disease .
Deaf get improved access to police
There are approximately 115,000 deaf or hard -of- hearing people living in San Antonio, according to the Police Department.
Typetalk allows deaf to do business by phone
And to help with this, an innovative service has been developed which allows deaf and hearing people to communicate over the phone.
Does magnesium help
recovery in low-middle frequencies. Today I woke with a bad case of tinnitus and worse hearing than ever, so I want to know more.
Deafness can follow too much music noise
people take steps to protect their hearing when they go for a night out, many could start find themselves with hearing loss or suffer tinnitus.
Health and fitness calendar, January 4
The Denver Tinnitus Support Group for people with the chronic hearing disorder, characterized as a never-ending ringing
Presidential Ailments
basal-cell carcinoma (skin cancer) on the nose; colon cancer (treatment for which removed two feet of his colon); colonic polyps; partial hearing loss in both ears
Call Center Noise Hazards Place Operators at Risk
It can lead to physical problems such as tinnitus , and emotional problems such as anxiety and depression.
Hearing Aids are still not enough
audiologists because hearing aids make the quick, noticeable difference.' Speechreading adds to understanding.' People who have had hearing loss for many
Patty Spitler leaves the air
The 32-year broadcast veteran called it quits after deciding the debilitating effect of Meniere's disease"

Tinnitus can be cured. We have an 85% success rate in the treatement of tinnitus.

Tinnitus: News From December 2004.

2005-01-07T01:51:00.000-08:00

Tinnitus News From December 2004. All The Latest tinnitus news and information.: "Tinnitus Information & News From T-Gone Remedies.
December 2004
21 December 2004
Police off front line to speed up bureaucracy
Around 170,000 people in the UK suffer deafness, tinnitus or other ear conditions as a result of exposure to excessive noise at work.
Staff claim for hearing problems including tinnitus
Individual claims range from �2,000 for minor hearing complaints, to �10,000 for tinnitus , an intermittent noise, such as buzzing or ringing, in the ears.
20 December 2004
Plea over tinnitus research
There are about 2.5million chronic sufferers in the UK, but the charity Action For Tinnitus Research wants to colllate accurate figures.
Sidonie Goossens
In old age she suffered some minor strokes, but none affected her mind or her speech, though she was a victim (to her great distress) of tinnitus .
Celebrating the Music, and Humanity, of Beethoven
It started with tinnitus , with a buzzing in his ears, and it seems that he was in his late 20s when he first noticed problems.
MUSIC PRESIDENT DIES, AGED 85
This was in spite of a coronary bypass operation in 1995 and, more recently, the onset of aural tinnitus .
Family's Christmas present is so special
was rushed to Fairfield Hospital in May when he was diagnosed with M�ni�re's Disease, which affects the ear and causes deafness, tinnitus and vertigo.
Lithium: The First Mood Stabilizer
More severe symptoms include ataxia (failure or irregularity of muscle action), giddiness, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), blurred vision, and a large output.
15 December 2004
Health & fitness calendar, December 14
Support group - The Denver Tinnitus Support Group for people with the chronic hearing disorder"

Salt in your diet. Keep it low... It may save your life?

2004-12-29T07:59:00.000-08:00

PASS THE SALT, PLEASE...

Maybe you should think again.

Do you actually know how much salt you have eaten today?

What about yesterday?

If you don't know you'd be wise to know in the future as it could just save your life.

Too much salt pushes up your blood pressure, and consequently your risk of heart attack, stroke and kidney disease.
Other research suggests that salt puts you more at risk of diabetes, cataracts, brittle bones, cancer, dementia, as well as untimely death.

Currently, the daily recommended level for adults and children above the age of 11 is below 6g of salt (or 2,4g of the sodium it contains) - little more than a heaped teaspoon. Babies below six months should have less than 1g of salt a day.

In Britain, government watchdogs say half the population - around 26 million people - eat more than the safe limit. Around 2,3 million take in more than 18g on any given day, which is about three and a half heaped teaspoons.

In Western countries, if the skyrocketing incidence of high blood pressure and heart disease is anything to go by, we also eat too much salt and not just because we are too liberal with the salt cellar.

Specialists point at the food industry and the hidden salt it uses to make its processed food taste better and last longer.

They say about 80% of the salt in our diet actually comes from processed foods
These include obvious ones like potato chips, sausages, pies and sauces, and those you would least expect to have a lot of salt like breakfast cereals, fizzy drinks, cakes, biscuits and puddings.

Food industry is poisoning consumers...

In the UK, specialists say the food industry is effectively "poisoning millions of consumers, killing around 220 000 people each year".

South Africans and Americans are also overly reliant upon preserved, processed foods.

Some people say the risks of salt in our food are exaggerated and politicised and should literally be taken with a pinch of salt.
Not surprisingly, many of them are to be found within the heart of powerful vested interests in the food industry.

The American Salt Institute's website says you really only need to restrict your salt intake if you are hypertensive.

For the "normotensive population" (normal blood pressure), restriction of salt intake is not recommended as there is insufficient incidence of hypertension.

The site quotes an award-winning investigative science reporter as saying that decades of intensive research suggests that "the true benefits of avoiding salt are small or nonexistent and researchers believing they have detected such benefits have been deluded by the confounding of other variables".

High salt intake = high prevalence of hypertension

Dr Hattie Wright, senior lecturer of North West University's School for Nutrition and Consumer Science, says countries with a high salt consumption are shown to have a high prevalence of hypertension and stroke.

The relationship between salt consumption and blood pressure is "stronger in older people, those with a family history of hypertension, and higher blood pressures at baseline". She says the shows that blood pressure is related to dietary sodium intake in "salt-sensitive" hypertension.

Risk factors include race (Black people are most at risk), obesity, age, diabetes and renal dysfunction.
Others say there is no doubt about the risks, and we would all benefit from eating less salt.
After all we eat 10 times more salt than our Stone Age ancestors ate, and concerns about salt are not new.
Way back in 2 500BC Chinese physicians warned patients that too much salt in their food would harden their "pulse".

Doctors may tell you to eat more salt in your food if you happen to have very low blood pressure.

For the rest, it is irresponsible to say you don't need to watch your salt intake just because your blood pressure is normal.

WHAT IS SALT?

Salt and sodium are often used interchangeably. Salt's chemical name is sodium chloride. Sodium is the component of salt that gives it its characteristic taste. Chloride is the component used as a source of chlorine for chemical manufacturing, to keep drinking and pool water clean and safe.

WHERE DOES IT COME FROM?

All salt comes from the sea at some point, either from an existing ocean or a dried up sea that has become a salt mine or pans. Salt is not the only source of sodium. Sodium is also found in additives including sodium nitrite, sodium bicarbonate and monosodium glutamate.

WHAT DOES IT DO?

The body needs sodium to function normally. Sodium is the main component of the body's extracellular fluids and helps to carry nutrients into the cells and to regulate blood pressure and fluid volume.

HOW CAN IT HARM YOU?

The theory is that when there is too much sodium, the body responds by absorbing lots of fluid from the muscles and organs into the bloodstream.

The arterial system is closed and can accommodate a fixed volume of blood or fluid. An excess of fluid forces the heart to work overtime to pump blood around the body.

This pushes up blood pressure and thereafter the risk of heart and other problems.

WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT?

Check labels on all processed foods to see how much sodium they contain. More than 0.5 sodium (1.25g salt) is a lot; less than 0.1g (0.25g salt) is little.

KEEP A CHECK ON YOUR DAILY INTAKE

Be sparing with sauces, especially soy sauce, as it is usually very high.

Cut down on salty snacks such as potato chips. Go for low-salt snacks like dried fruit, sticks of vegetables and unsalted nuts instead.

Eat less heavily salted foods such as bacon, cheese, pickles, smoked fish and many ready-prepared meals.

Choose canned vegetables and pulses marked "no added salt".

Make your own stock or choose lower salt stick cubes. Stock cubes tend to be high in salt.

Add less salt to cooking. Use herbs and spices to add flavour to cooking, instead of salt.

Get out of the habit of adding salt at the table; taste your food first.

Include fresh foods in your diet, particularly fruit and vegetables. Many are low in salt and fat, high in fibre and rich in anti-oxidants.

The sodium content of some common foods are:

These values are a guide for your information only and are in units of
mg of sodium per 100g per portion of food.
(3,5 oz)

Check the nutritional values of the food you are buying or eating on the product packaging.

Apple, raw unpeeled 1

Apple juice, bottled 1

Applesauce, sweetened 2

Asparagus, cooked 1 (regular canned 236)

Avocado 4

Bacon, cooked 1021

Bacon, canadian 2500

Baking powder 11,000

Banana 1

Barly, pearled 3

Beans, Lima 1 (regular canned 236)

Beans, snap green, cooked 4 (regular canned 236)

Beans, white common, cooked 7

Beans, canned with pork and tomato sauce 463

Bean sprouts, cooked 4

Beef, roasted broiled or stewed 60

Beef, corned 1,740

Beef hash, canned 540

Beef, dried 4,300

Beef hamburger 47

Beef pie or stew, commercial 400

Beets, cooked 43 (regular canned 236)

Beverages, beer 7

Beverages, liquor 1 (avoid margaritas with salt!)

Beverages, wine 5

Beverage, soda 0 to 100 (check can)

Beverage, fruit drink 0

Beverage, water 0

Biscuits 630

Blackberries 1

Bluefish, cooked 104

Bouillon cubes 24,000

Bread 300 to 500

Broccoli, cooked 10

Brussels sprouts, cooked 10

Butter, salted 826 (unsalted - less than 10)

Cabbage 20

Cakes 100 to 300

Candy, caramels, fudge 200

Candy, hard, marshmallow, peanut brittle 30

Cantaloupe 12

Carrots 40 (regular canned 236)

Cashews, unsalted 15

Cauliflower 10

Celery, raw 126 (cooked 88)

Cereals bran, wheat, crude 9

Cereals, commercial 700 to 1100

Cereal, Corn grits 1

Cereal, Cornmeal 1

Cereal, Farina, dry 2 (cooked salted or instant 160)

Cereal, Oatmeal, dry 2 (cooked salted 218)

Cereal, Rice flakes 987

Cereal, wheat flakes 1000

Cereal, wheat, puffed 4

Cereal, wheat, shredded 3

Cheese, cheddar 620

Cheese, processed 1189

Cheese, cottage 406

Cheese, cream 296

Cheese, Mozzarella 373

Cheese, Parmesan 1,862

Cheese, Swiss 260

Cherries, Raw 2

Chicken, cooked, without skin 60 to 80

Chicken pot pie, commercial 411

Chickpeas, dry 8

Chicory 7

Chili con carne, canned with beans 531

Chili powder with seasonings 1574

Chocolate, plain

My tinnitus began shortly after having a very badly congested cold.

2004-12-13T02:03:00.000-08:00

My tinnitus began shortly after having a very badly congested cold.: "My tinnitus began shortly after having a very badly congested cold, with congestion centering mostly in my right ear."

My tinnitus started after I had a dental bridge fitted.

2004-12-13T02:02:00.002-08:00

My tinnitus started after I had a dental bridge fitted.: "My tinnitus started February 6th 2004, I had a dental bridge fitted to replace a partial denture I had had for approx 40 yrs."

My tinnitus causes a ringing in both ears.

2004-12-13T02:02:00.001-08:00

My tinnitus causes a ringing in both ears.: "My tinnitus causes a ringing in both ears."

The tinnitus is a hissing, very high-pitched noise deep inside my head.

2004-12-13T02:02:00.000-08:00

The tinnitus is a hissing, very high-pitched noise deep inside my head.: "The tinnitus is a hissing, very high-pitched noise deep inside my head."

I have TMJ in my left jaw.

2004-12-13T02:01:00.002-08:00

I have TMJ in my left jaw.: "I have TMJ in my left jaw.It is very painful."

I have also noticed a rubbing sensation when I move my jaw is that tinnitus?

2004-12-13T02:01:00.001-08:00

I have also noticed a rubbing sensation when I move my jaw is that tinnitus?: "My tinnitus has been getting worse over the last couple of months I've been dizzy and have ringing in my right ear mostly I have also noticed a rubbing sensation when I move my jaw or even squint my eye kind of like a 'wink'."

Exposed to very loud explosions while in Vietnam.

2004-12-13T02:01:00.000-08:00

Exposed to very loud explosions while in Vietnam.: "I am uncertain as to the main cause."

A buzzing in the back of my head.

2004-12-13T01:58:00.000-08:00

A buzzing in the back of my head.: "On Dec. 29, I awoke with a loud ringing in my ear, which I still have."

The ringing in my ears started six months ago

2004-12-13T01:57:00.000-08:00

The ringing in my ears started six months ago: "The ringing in my ears started six months ago after a sinus infection."

My jaw tends to lock up.

2004-12-13T01:56:00.002-08:00

My jaw tends to lock up.: "MY JAW TENDS TO LOCK UP ON ME AND I DO NOT KNOW WHY OR HOW THIS HAPPENS. "

sinuses cleared is when I noticed the ringing in my ears

2004-12-13T01:56:00.001-08:00

sinuses cleared is when I noticed the ringing in my ears: "I had some sinus problems about 1 month ago. "

TMJ tinnitus for 3 months

2004-12-13T01:56:00.000-08:00

TMJ tinnitus for 3 months: "What treatments are there for TMJ tinnitus"

My tinnitus is a high pitched frequency, like an electronic device

2004-12-13T01:55:00.002-08:00

My tinnitus is a high pitched frequency, like an electronic device: "I am a very nervous person and suffered a major depression from 1996 to 1998"

I have had tinnitus from as young as I can remember

2004-12-13T01:55:00.001-08:00

I have had tinnitus from as young as I can remember: "I have always been able to hear hight pitched sound out of the range of most people."

I have had tinnitus from as young as I can remember

2004-12-13T01:55:00.000-08:00

I have had tinnitus from as young as I can remember: "I have always been able to hear hight pitched sound out of the range of most people."

TMJ Tinnitus Information

2004-12-13T01:54:00.001-08:00

TMJ Tinnitus Information: "The term TMJ is an abbreviation for Temporo-Mandibular Joint, or the jaw joint. "

Tinnitus Type 4 Testimonials - Cochlear Damage Tinnitus

2004-12-13T01:54:00.000-08:00

Tinnitus Type 4 Testimonials - Cochlear Damage Tinnitus: "I recently completed my T4 remedy for my Tinnitus."

Tinnitus Questions Page2

2004-12-13T01:53:00.001-08:00

Tinnitus Questions Page2

Tinnitus FAQ Page 1

2004-12-13T01:53:00.000-08:00

Tinnitus FAQ Page 1

Sinus Tinnitus

2004-12-13T01:52:00.002-08:00

Sinus Tinnitus

Been taking Effexor for anxiety for 3 years.

2004-12-13T01:52:00.001-08:00

Been taking Effexor for anxiety for 3 years.: "Began about 6 months ago"

Halcion has caused the onset of your tinnitus.

2004-12-13T01:52:00.000-08:00

Halcion has caused the onset of your tinnitus.

Originally went to the doctor because of the ringing in my ears

2004-12-13T01:51:00.002-08:00

Originally went to the doctor because of the ringing in my ears: "I originally went to the doctor because of the ringing in my ears."

I had a cold and the doctor prescribed Zithromax 250mg Tabs (Z-Pack) and Ibuprofen 400mg tablets.

2004-12-13T01:51:00.001-08:00

I had a cold and the doctor prescribed Zithromax 250mg Tabs (Z-Pack) and Ibuprofen 400mg tablets.: "In February 2004 I had a cold and the doctor prescribed Zithromax 250mg Tabs (Z-Pack) and Ibuprofen 400mg tablets After I stopped taking the medication the left ear started ringing. "

Tinnitus from Vasotic, Synthroid, Glucotrol, Alka Seltzer and Potassium.

2004-12-13T01:51:00.000-08:00

Tinnitus from Vasotic, Synthroid, Glucotrol, Alka Seltzer and Potassium.

My tinnitus is a high pitched ringing/slight hissing.

2004-12-13T01:50:00.002-08:00

My tinnitus is a high pitched ringing/slight hissing.: "My tinnitus is a high pitched ringing/slight hissing accompanying it, predominantly in left ear. "

Tinnitus is a constant buzzing in the ears.

2004-12-13T01:50:00.001-08:00

Tinnitus is a constant buzzing in the ears.: "Tinnitus is a constant buzzing in the ears. "

My tinnitus noises are a ringing and crackling in the ears.

2004-12-13T01:50:00.000-08:00

My tinnitus noises are a ringing and crackling in the ears.: "My tinnitus noises are a ringing and crackling in the ears, often as if a mosquito is trapped in your ear."

Tinnitus all started before my back surgery.

2004-12-13T01:49:00.002-08:00

Tinnitus all started before my back surgery.: "Tinnitus all started before my back surgery(Cage Fusion L4-L5-S1)."

Due to tinnitus i hear a constant fairly high frequency ringing.

2004-12-13T01:49:00.001-08:00

Due to tinnitus i hear a constant fairly high frequency ringing.: "Due to tinnitus i hear a constant fairly high frequency ringing."

I feel the tinnitus much less when I am outdoor.

2004-12-13T01:49:00.000-08:00

I feel the tinnitus much less when I am outdoor.: "The tinnitus started as of last week I have developed hissing monotonic noise in my ears I feel it the worst when I am indoors."

Acupuncture relieved the tinnitus in my left ear.

2004-12-13T01:48:00.003-08:00

Acupuncture relieved the tinnitus in my left ear.: "Took ibuprofan, Aleve, and aspirin for pain."

My tinnitus started in 1994 after taking Tyleol with codeine and Vicodin.

2004-12-13T01:48:00.002-08:00

My tinnitus started in 1994 after taking Tyleol with codeine and Vicodin.: "My tinnitus started in 1994 after taking Tyleol with codeine and Vicodin (which contains codeine). "

The ear ringing and tinnitus started after back surgery last year.

2004-12-13T01:48:00.001-08:00

The ear ringing and tinnitus started after back surgery last year.: "The ear ringing and tinnitus started after back surgery last 9-07-03, for a pinch nerve which I had from April till Sept."

Tinnitus caused from too strong of a prescription.

2004-12-13T01:48:00.000-08:00

Tinnitus caused from too strong of a prescription.: "Ringing in my left ear, and ocassionally in my le.ft ear. "

I have had 7 back surgeries which caused my tinnitus.

2004-12-13T01:47:00.002-08:00

I have had 7 back surgeries which caused my tinnitus.: "My tinnitus details were a chirping at first and now the tinnitus is a ringing in both ears."

Tininitus from chemotherapy and radiation to the brain.

2004-12-13T01:47:00.001-08:00

Tininitus from chemotherapy and radiation to the brain.: "I gradually developed Tininitus while on chemotherapy and radiation to the brain."

Tinnitus from stacker 2 weight loss medication.

2004-12-13T01:47:00.000-08:00

Tinnitus from stacker 2 weight loss medication.: "My tinnitus sounds like a permanent ringing, usually the same volume(except after physical activity)..."

I had chloroquine resistance malaria for about a month.

2004-12-13T01:46:00.002-08:00

I had chloroquine resistance malaria for about a month.: "I had chloroquine resistance malaria for about a month."

I took Wellbutrin SR for about 4 days, and the ringing.

2004-12-13T01:46:00.001-08:00

I took Wellbutrin SR for about 4 days, and the ringing.: "I took Wellbutrin SR for about 4 days, and the ringing
started."

Halcion has caused the onset of your tinnitus.

2004-12-13T01:46:00.000-08:00

Halcion has caused the onset of your tinnitus.: "i had taken halcion for 6 months and stopped it, within 6 weeks i had constant tinnitus, the ringing or whistling never stops."

Zithromax, Flagyl, Suprax enduced tinnitus.

2004-12-13T01:45:00.003-08:00

Zithromax, Flagyl, Suprax enduced tinnitus.: "I have taken the following medication about 1 month ago and I noticed the noises recently. Zithromax, Flagyl, Suprax "

Tinnitus from quinine.

2004-12-13T01:45:00.002-08:00

Tinnitus from quinine.: "I have had the ring in ears for 20 yrs."

Tinnitus from Vasotic, Synthroid, Glucotrol, Alka Seltzer and Potassium.

2004-12-13T01:45:00.001-08:00

Tinnitus from Vasotic, Synthroid, Glucotrol, Alka Seltzer and Potassium.: "My tinnitus started after taking Vasotic, Synthroid, Glucotrol, Alka Seltzer and Potassium."

The tinnitus ringing is a high pitch frequincy.

2004-12-13T01:45:00.000-08:00

The tinnitus ringing is a high pitch frequincy.: "My tinnitus details are;The tinnitus started February 2003 I had a Hihatus hurnia operation in that month "

Tinnitus from zolof.

2004-12-13T01:44:00.003-08:00

Tinnitus from zolof.: "was given zolof and two different med for alz."

Tinnitus from Vicodin.

2004-12-13T01:44:00.002-08:00

Tinnitus from Vicodin.: "My condition started after I started taking Vicodin tab "

excess aspirin ingestion

2004-12-13T01:44:00.001-08:00

excess aspirin ingestion: "excess aspirin ingestion"

Prescibed drugs often do cause tinnitus as a side effect.

2004-12-13T01:44:00.000-08:00

Prescibed drugs often do cause tinnitus as a side effect.: "Possible cause of tinnitus is Atenolol "

Tinnitus started after menapause.

2004-12-13T01:43:00.003-08:00

Tinnitus started after menapause.: "Possibly sinus, allerigies, but situation started after menapause and attempted to use for a couple of days to help balance moods."

Tinnitus possibly as a result of prescription drugs

2004-12-13T01:43:00.002-08:00

Tinnitus possibly as a result of prescription drugs: "None of the tinnitus categories seem to fit. I have a high pitched ringing in the right ear only. Started about 3 months ago."

Root Canal and insulin, aspirin, ace blocker, albuterol

2004-12-13T01:43:00.001-08:00

Root Canal and insulin, aspirin, ace blocker, albuterol: "Possible cause of tinnitus is root canal treatment or the meds insulin, aspirin, ace blocker, albuterol"

Over the counter and Prescription Drugs That Cause Tinnitus

2004-12-13T01:43:00.000-08:00

Over the counter and Prescription Drugs That Cause Tinnitus: "Can ibuproben-indomethacin-colchine cause tinnitus"

Stress, possible TMJ tinnitus

2004-12-13T01:42:00.001-08:00

Stress, possible TMJ tinnitus: "possible TMJ - however have not been diagnosed with this - do have a tight jaw and neck. Medications: Atenalol, Clonopin, Zoloft.,Buspirone,HRT, NSAIDS, Calcium"

Root Canal and insulin, aspirin, ace blocker, albuterol

2004-12-13T01:42:00.000-08:00

Root Canal and insulin, aspirin, ace blocker, albuterol: "Possible cause of tinnitus is root canal treatment or the meds insulin, aspirin, ace blocker, albuterol"

Stress Tinnitus

2004-12-13T01:41:00.002-08:00

Stress Tinnitus

Sinus Tinnitus Testimonial

2004-12-13T01:41:00.001-08:00

Sinus Tinnitus Testimonial

I cannot remember how long I've lived with tinnitus and this ringing sound in my ears.

2004-12-13T01:41:00.000-08:00

I cannot remember how long I've lived with tinnitus and this ringing sound in my ears.: "I cannot remember how long I've lived with tinnitus and this ringing sound in my ears. "

My tinnitus began after a case of shingles.

2004-12-13T01:40:00.001-08:00

My tinnitus began after a case of shingles.

Stress Tinnitus Information

2004-12-13T01:40:00.000-08:00

Stress Tinnitus Information

Drugs Stress related tinnitus.

2004-12-13T01:33:00.002-08:00

Drugs Stress related tinnitus.: "I have suffered a great deal of stress professionally and I have heavy metal toxicity (mercury; aluminum) I also have done recreational drugs many times during my life."

Drugs Stress

2004-12-13T01:33:00.001-08:00

Drugs Stress: "I also am a jaw clincher and my jaw is so sore right now. I also have chronic neck/shoulder problems... and stress seems to trigger it."

Drugs Stress

2004-12-13T01:33:00.000-08:00

Drugs Stress

Stress Tinnitus: ear ringing started when i was caring for my dying mother.

2004-12-13T01:32:00.003-08:00

Stress Tinnitus: ear ringing started when i was caring for my dying mother.: "My tinnitus and ear ringing started when I was caring for my dying mother and has been almost continueous since her death, sometimes worse than others."

My tinnitus is a constant ringing of different levels.

2004-12-13T01:32:00.002-08:00

My tinnitus is a constant ringing of different levels.: "My tinnitus is a constant ringing of different levels; occasional surges, kind of like shocks; periods of several days of increased sound and level. "

My tinnitus began after a case of shingles.

2004-12-13T01:32:00.001-08:00

My tinnitus began after a case of shingles.: "I was diagnosed with shingles during the first week of May and was very sick for five weeks."

My tinnitus began 3 years ago.

2004-12-13T01:32:00.000-08:00

My tinnitus began 3 years ago.: "My tinnitus began 3 years ago. Probably because of pain in the ears ,following the landing of flight [due to the pressure changes] increases during stress. "

My tinnitus causes my ears to buzz, a whistling sound.

2004-12-13T01:31:00.002-08:00

My tinnitus causes my ears to buzz, a whistling sound.: "My tinnitus causes my ears to buzz, a whistling sound, like from a TV-set. Worst in the evening."