Beware Home Remedies That “Cure” Hearing Loss

Natural remedies have been around for thousands of years, with varying reports of effectiveness. The Food & Drug Administration does not monitor every home remedy, so it’s difficult to say which treatments are useful and which are just snake oil.

When it comes to hearing loss treatment, it’s important to be wary of products that claim to cure hearing loss. Here are a few popular hearing loss “cures” to avoid.

Garlic And Olive Oil

Both garlic and olive oil are high in antioxidants that inhibit the production of free radicals and protect your body’s cells. However, the suggestion of pouring this concoction in your ear to get rid of bacteria should be avoided altogether. Hearing loss isn’t caused by bacteria, and you should never pour or put anything in your ear canal.

Navajo Hearing Restoration

This system claims to change your hearing loss in just two weeks. It requires ingesting an herbal tonic that supposedly restores damaged hair cells in your ears. Unfortunately, once hair cells are damaged by noise exposure, high blood pressure, or infection, they cannot be repaired.

Amish Miracle Cure

The creators claim a combination of antioxidants like vitamin B-12, zinc, and magnesium will heal your hearing loss. Vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants may help support a healthy immune system that will protect your hearing, but there is no evidence to suggest they will restore it.

Most of these quick-fix home remedies do not consider the cause of a person’s hearing loss, which is an essential aspect of proper treatment.

Proper Hearing Loss Treatment

Your best option to successfully treat hearing loss is to visit an audiologist or hearing specialist. Audiologists can offer:

• Thorough hearing screenings and examinations to gauge your cause and degree of hearing loss
• Treatment options like cognitive behavioral therapy
• Hearing aids that suit your unique needs
• Insight into underlying health conditions that cause hearing loss
• Safe removal of earwax or other blockages that can affect your hearing

There are things you can do to support your hearing and prevent further damage like maintaining an iron-rich diet to reduce your risk of tinnitus. Eat foods like beans and leafy greens to maintain your iron.

Limit your exposure to loud noises or wear hearing protection to prevent damage to the hair cells in your ears. Mental health treatment is another option to help you cope with conditions like hyperacusis and misophonia. And because hearing loss can be caused by high blood pressure, it’s crucial to reduce your stress level as well.

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