Best Home Remedies for Tinnitus Relief

 

Tinnitus is a condition where you hear ringing, buzzing, clicking, or other phantom noises in your ear even when no external sound is present. While it’s usually not considered a dangerous health issue, it can be very irritating and may interfere with focus, relaxation, or sleep.

 

There are several potential triggers for tinnitus. These include prolonged exposure to loud sounds, earwax buildup, ear infections, injuries, high-altitude travel (such as flying), age-related hearing decline, nutritional imbalances, respiratory conditions, and other underlying health problems.

 

Although the exact root cause of tinnitus is not always clear, one thing is certain—it can be frustrating to live with. Instead of immediately turning to over-the-counter drugs, many people find relief through simple and natural remedies that help ease the discomfort and reduce the intensity of the ringing.

 

Home Remedies for Tinnitus:

Here are the best and most widely used remedies for treating tinnitus. All you need to follow them regularly for getting faster relief from the problem.

Remedy – 1: (Ginkgo Biloba)

Ginkgo biloba is a best herbal remedy that improves blood circulation which in turn reduces the ringing sensation and improves the functioning of your ear to get rid of tinnitus. It also has antimicrobial properties that prevent the underlying infections causing this problem.

• You can easily buy this herb from health stores or herbal drug stores.
• Take 120 – 240 mg of ginkgo biloba extract that contains 24 – 32% flavonoids and 6 – 12% terpenoids.
• Consume it daily in 3 – 4 divided doses for at least 5 – 6 weeks to get relief from the problem.
• Be sure to consult your doctor before taking this herb if you’re using any medications, as this may interact with certain medications.

Remedy – 2: (Castor Oil)

Castor oil exhibits antimicrobial, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties that fight against the ear infections and heals pain. It also restores the proper functioning of your ear by strengthening your immune system for treating tinnitus.

• Pour few drops of pure castor oil inside the ear using a dropper.
• Cover the ear with a cotton ball and leave it for few minutes.
• Do this process regularly for few days to get rid of tinnitus.

Note: Also, use any warm natural oils like olive oil, coconut oil or garlic infused sesame oil instead of castor oil to get relief from tinnitus.

 

Remedy – 3: (Apple Cider Vinegar)

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties that treat any underlying infection causing tinnitus. It also balances your pH levels by restoring the acid – alkaline levels.

• Add a little honey and 2 teaspoons of organic ACV in 1 glass of water (prefer lukewarm water).
• Stir well and drink this to heal the problems from inside.
• Continue drinking it for 2 – 3 times daily till your ear stops experiencing those ringing sensations.

Note: Also, you can pour few drops of water diluted ACV into the affected ear and cover it with a cotton.

 

Remedy – 4: (Onions)

Onions have vitamins (A & C), quercetin and chromium that strengthen the immune system to prevent free radicals and to regulate your blood circulation to get rid of ear pain or infection.

• Blend an onion into a paste form and squeeze the paste to extract its juice.
• Then pour 2 – 3 drops of this onion juice into the affected ear using an ear dropper.
• Let it sit for 5 – 7 minutes and turn your head down to drain out the juice.
• Repeat the same process for few times a week till you get relief from tinnitus.

 

Remedy – 5: (Mustard Oil)

Mustard oil acts as a natural rubefacient that increases blood circulation and reduces the pain in your ear. It has antimicrobial and antiseptic properties that prevent ear infections and helps to remove the buildup of earwax easily.

• Warm some mustard oil slightly in a microwave or in a double boiler.
• Then pour few drops of this warm oil (but not hot) directly into the infected ear.
• Let the oil sit for 7 – 10 minutes and then tilt your head to the other side for the oil to drain out.
• Use a cotton ball or q – tip to remove the oil and the wax.
• Continue doing the same for once daily till you get recovered from these ringing sensations.

 

Remedy – 6: (Diet Plan)

Diet plays a major role in curing any health or beauty problems. So, here is the diet to be followed for getting rid of tinnitus.

• Consume foods that are rich in vitamin A, as it is essential for the functioning of the inner ear which in turn responsible for transmission and reception of sounds. Foods like pumpkin, carrots, etc. should be included.
• Include more of garlic, kelp, leafy green, raw fruits, cooked legumes and vegetables that are rich in vitamins, amino acids, and polyphenols which are essential to calm down your inner ear nerves.
• Intake of vitamin B like wheat, chicken, spinach, sweet potato, cabbage, salmon, bran, etc. will be beneficial in treating tinnitus.
• Include cereals, meat, proteins, and banana along with manganese, copper, iron, sulfur, and iodine rich foods.
  Avoid the intake of sugar, dairy products, fatty acids and processed foods from your diet.
• Pineapple has bromelain enzyme and other vitamins that reduce the inflammation. So, consume pineapple as a part of your diet to get rid of the tinnitus.
• Drinking certain herbal teas like ginger tea, green tea, oregano tea, dried passion flower tea, etc. will help you to get rid of tinnitus. Also, avoid or limit the intake of caffeine, as it reduces blood flow.

 

Tips and Precautions:

1. Pouring 2 – 3 drops of fresh basil juice into the affected ear for twice daily will help to soothe the irritated ear.
2. Nasal saline solution will help to treat sinusitis caused by blocked nasal passage in the sinuses. So, mix 1 teaspoon each of glycerin and salt in 2 cups of warm water. Use it to spray into each nostril till it drains back into the throat and also spray it into your throat to get rid of the problem.
3. Co-Enzyme Q10 helps to improve blood circulation, neutralizes free radicals and strengthens your immune system to treat tinnitus. The recommended dosage of co-enzyme Q10 is 200 – 300 mgs, available in capsules or tonic forms at most of the pharmacies.
4. Apply a heating pad or warm compress on the ear to relieve your pain and pressure inside the ear.
5. Quit smoking and stop drinking alcohol along with limiting the intake of pain relievers like aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, etc.
6. Avoid exposure to loud noises or else wear some ear protection. Also, use white noise or low music to distract yourself from those ringing sounds.
7. Practice some relaxation techniques like yoga or deep breath therapy or meditation to reduce the stress and thereby tinnitus.
8. Maintain a healthy weight to get rid of any health or beauty problems, including tinnitus.
9. Get plenty of sleep and also try acupuncture, acupressure and hypnosis to get rid of this problem.
10. Consult your doctor if you didn’t get any relief from the problem, for proper diagnose and treatment.

Follow these remedies and tips to get relief from tinnitus. Do you know any other remedies for treating tinnitus? Then share it with us in the below comments box.

 

Best Ways to Remove Water from Clogged Ear

Getting water into the ears is a common thing that happens to anyone while taking a bath or swimming or shower. Generally, the wax in the ear canal prevents any fluid going deep inside the ear but sometimes, the fluid gets trapped in the ear.

However, the water can usually drain out on its own but if it doesn’t then it may lead to an infection called swimmer’s ear.

This results in a tickling sensation, redness and pain in the ear and if left untreated, the plugged ear can cause certain damages like hearing loss, eardrum inflammation, cyst formation and other complications.

Instead of using over the counter medications, try some natural ways to get rid of water from the ear at home. Have a look at these methods and use them to remove water from your ear.

 

Method – 1: (Valsalva Maneuver)

Performing this Valsalva maneuver will pop your ears to open up the Eustachian tubes (the place where fluids build up) and push out the water from your ears.

• Take a deep breath and pinch your nostrils with your fingers and also close your mouth.
• Then gently blow air out of your nose and you will hear a slight popping sound if done properly.
• This process opens up the Eustachian tubes and thus regulates the air pressure.
• But be sure that not blow your nose too hard, as it might damage the ear drum.
• Repeat it few times a day to get rid of water from your ear.

Note:

• Or tilt your head in a downward motion and jiggle your earlobe gently to remove water from the ear.
• Or tilt your head sideways and hold the affected ear using the palm of your hand flat and press hard for few seconds.
• Remove your hand to form a temporary vacuum that removes fluid. Use a cotton bud to remove the fluid from the ear.
• Alternatively, yawning or chewing motions also help you to remove the water out of your ear canal, as it causes pressure in the middle ear and stretches the ear canal.

 

Method – 2: (Rubbing Alcohol and Vinegar)

This process is an age old remedy that used to clear the fluids out from the ear. Vinegar has antibacterial and antiseptic properties that kill germs in the ear and removes the trapped water that caused due to earwax buildup. Rubbing alcohol dries out the water from inside the ear.

• Mix 1 teaspoon each of vinegar and rubbing alcohol in a bowl.
• Stir well and pour 2 – 3 drops of this mix into the affected ear using a dropper.
• Gently rub the opening of the ear canal and leave it for 30 – 45 seconds.
• Then tilt your head to drain out the fluid from your ear.
• Repeat it whenever your ear is plugged with water.

Note: Avoid using this method if you’re suffering from an ear infection (or) a punctured eardrum (or) perforated eardrum or Eustachian tubes.

 

Method – 3: (Blow Dryer)

Blow dryer with its warm and dry air helps to speed up the evaporation of trapped fluids. It turns the water into steam and thus dissipates out of the ear.

• Pull the earlobe and hold a blow dryer from 10 – 12 inches away from the ear.
• Set the dryer from heat to warm and also set the air flow to low.
• Turn on the dryer and place it straight to the ear canal.
• Hold it in this position for 30 – 45 seconds but not more than that, as it dries your ear.
• Repeat again till you get relief from the problem.

Note: Or garlic has an antibacterial property that prevents ear infection and reduces pain. Extract garlic juice and pour 2 – 3 drops of garlic juice in the affected ear. Wait for a minute and then blow dryer from 12 inches away from the head.

 

Method – 4: (Hot Compress)

Heat therapy will make your ears free from fluids (or water), as it opens the Eustachian tube to clear the fluid easily.

• Dip a clean washcloth in a bowl of hot water.
• Wring out to remove excess water and place the cloth over the affected ear for about 30 – 45 seconds.
• Remove it and wait for a minute to reapply the cloth over affected ear.
• Continue doing this process for 4 – 5 times and then lie down on your side to drain out the fluid from your ears.

Note:

• Or inhaling steam also opens the Eustachian tube and eases the fluid buildup in the ear. Inhale the steam slowly for 5 – 10 minutes and tilt your head to draw fluid out of your ear.
• Also taking a hot shower will remove water from your ears.

 

Method – 5: (Hydrogen Peroxide)

Hydrogen peroxide has an effervescent property that helps to get rid of fluids in the ear. It removes the trapped fluids (water), earwax, bacteria and debris from the ear canal.

• Pour 4 – 5 drops of 3% hydrogen peroxide into the affected ear using a dropper.
• Let it settle for a minute or two and tilt your head downwards to drain out the fluid easily.

Note: Avoid using this method if you’re suffering from an ear infection (or) a punctured eardrum (or) perforated eardrum or Eustachian tubes.

 

Method – 6: (Olive Oil)

Olive oil clears the ear wax and opens up the Eustachian tube so that the water will drain out easily. It forms a protective layer on the outer ear to prevent bacteria or any other impurities getting into the ear.

• Warm some olive oil and pour few drops of oil into the ear by using a dropper.
• Leave it for 10 – 12 minutes and then turn your head sideways.
• Now use a soft ear bud to remove the oil and water from your ear.

Note: Placing 2 – 3 drops of olive oil in each ear before going for swimming will help to lubricate the tissues of the ear canal and thus prevents water from plugging your ears.

 

Method – 7: (Salt)

Salt can absorb water very quickly and hot compress will help to evaporate the fluids and relieves you from pain. So, placing warm salt compress will give faster relief from the problem.

• Place 1/4 cup of salt in a microwave and heat it gently.
• Take it out and put the salt in a clean cotton cloth and tie it.
• Place it near the opening of the affected ear and hold it for about 2 – 3 minutes.
• Continue doing the same process for 3 – 4 times till you remove water from your ears.

 

Tips and Precautions:

1. Make sure to consult your doctor if the water doesn’t drain out within 2 – 3 days (or) if the fluids get accumulated in the middle ear (or) loss of hearing (or) itching of the ear canal (or) doesn’t get any relief from pain and other symptoms after using these remedies, to get relief from the problem.
2. If you’re suspecting water in your ears then avoid using earplugs or cotton swab why because they might push the water inside rather than clearing it.
3. People with eczema or children under 3 years old are more prone to get the ear infection if they left with plugged ears.
4. All these remedies will help to get rid of water completely from the outer ear and mildly from the middle ear.
5. Follow some basic ear hygiene like removing earwax, drying your ears after a shower, placing ear plugs or a swim cap or shower cap pulled over your ears while swimming, etc. to get rid of ear problems.
6. You can also use some prescribed over the counter ear drops at your pharmacy to protect your ear from infections and reduce moisture.

Try these methods to get rid of water from your ears. Do you know any other methods for getting rid of the plugged ears? Then share it with us.