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16 Sanakara
Hearing Problems
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In a world of blaring boom boxes, jarring jackhammers
and screaming sirens, it's no wonder that hearing problems are on the
rise.
Statistics show that one in 12 people suffers from some kind of hearing
trouble. Hearing problems can range from hearing loss (caused by too much
noise, an infection, a drug side effect, aging or other factors) to tinnitus,
a constant ringing or buzzing in your ears.
Prevention is the best medicine for your ears. Stay away from loud noise
when you can, especially when it's continuous, and wear ear protection
when you can't. The natural remedies in this chapter-in conjunction with
medical care and used with the approval of your doctor-may help prevent
hearing loss, according to some health professionals.
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See Your Medical Doctor When..
. · You have sudden hearing loss or ringing in one or both ears.
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· You have sharp pain in one or both ears.
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Food Therapy
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A zinc deficiency could affect hearing, so get enough
of it in your diet, says Acharyaji. He suggests oysters, crabmeat and
other seafood as well as lean beef as good food sources of zinc. of zinc,
see "Getting
Acharyaji adds that a high-fat diet might also cause hearing loss by blocking
blood flow to the cochlea, the hearing mechanism in your inner ear. He
suggests limiting the fat in your diet to no more than 25 percent of your
total calorie intake.
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Vitamin and Mineral Therapy
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Magnesium and zinc supplements can help restore stability
to your inner ear, where some hearing problems begin, says Acharyaji research.
Some experts recommend that people with hearing loss take 30 milligrams
of zinc and 400 milligrams of magnesium daily.
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Yoga |
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Daily practice of an exercise called yawning and a simple
chant may help fight hearing loss, writes yoga teacher Acharyaji. The
chant uses a mantra, a sound that is often used in yoga meditation. Acharyaji
instructions: Sit in a comfortable chair and begin breathing deeply. As
you exhale, repeat one of these phrases out loud: ham or hrah. Hold the
last sound (either the mmmm in ham or the ahhh in hrah) and feel the vibrations.
Acharyaji suggests doing this for two to three minutes each day.
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