Your hearing loss treatment depends on the kind of hearing loss you have!
Hearing loss can be a traumatic experience because different people react differently to it. For many, it can lead to psychological, social, and physical problems. If you are losing or have lost your hearing, it’s understandable to question whether you may reverse hearing loss. This blog reviews the simple ways to reverse hearing loss.
Hearing Loss Reversal by Type
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Once damaged, your auditory nerve and cilia can’t be repaired. However, sensorineural hearing loss has been successfully treated with cochlear implants (which bypass the damaged or injured part of the auditory system and stimulate the auditory nerve) or hearing aids. However, your hearing loss is not reversible.
Conductive Hearing Loss
Depending on the problem’s nature or extent, people with conductive hearing loss can obtain some or most of their hearing back. However, not everyone can regain or reverse their hearing loss. Sometimes, hearing can be restored by addressing the possible blockages, such as wax impaction, abnormal growths, infection, or foreign objects in your ear.
Even though medical options may be limited, your physician may offer solutions:
- Bone-conduction hearing aids
- Traditional hearing aids
- Middle ear implants
- Bone-anchored implantable devices
Mixed Hearing Loss
Treatment decisions will be made depending on the specific conductive and sensorineural hearing loss conditions you are dealing with. Your physician may recommend treating either one or the other or both.
Natural Remedies for Reversing Hearing Loss
Even though little clinical research supports home treatments for reversing hearing loss, there are natural antidotes. Remember to speak with your physician before using essential oils, and be careful when selecting a quality brand.
Drink Ginger Tea
One of the simple ways to reverse hearing loss is to drink your own ginger tea. Boil the following ingredients in a covered pot for 15 minutes:
- 4 cups of water
- 3 slices of fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon of cilantro, cinnamon, oregano, rosemary, and sage
After boiling the ginger tea, strain and drink 3 cups daily for a minimum of three weeks.
Consider Ginkgo Biloba Extract
Ginkgo biloba extract is favorable among natural healers. Advocates of this treatment type suggest that consuming 60 to 240 milligrams of ginkgo biloba daily can help with tinnitus and other noise linked with hearing loss.
Using Tea Tree Oil
You should use tea tree oil with caution and make sure to mention it to your doctor before attempting it. Please mix and heat:
- 3 drops of tea tree oil
- 2 tbsp. of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of colloidal vinegar
- 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar
You can place the mixture into your ears and sit still for five minutes. Proponents say you might see results after two days if you do this remedy four times daily.
Apply Cajeput Essential Oil
Massage several drops of cajeput essential oil behind and in front of your ears to enhance your ability to hear.
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