Treatments for Tinnitus 3/3: Alternative Therapies
In this third post, I’ll describe the main alternative therapies currently available for treating (subjective and persistent) tinnitus. Even though science has not yet been able to fully explain how most of these therapies work or what their therapeutic mechanism is, patients themselves frequently report that these approaches offer real benefits for managing tinnitus — either by relieving its discomfort or, in some specific cases, temporarily making it disappear. Alternative Therapies Beyond conventional (allopathic) medical approaches, there are also alternative methods rooted in holistic medicine, osteopathy, or homeopathy. These include the use of natural products and remedies, Eastern therapies, and various healing methods. Different forms of acupuncture include Chinese acupuncture, electroacupuncture, and German acupuncture (also known as Neural Therapy). Acupressure, according to some testimonials, can help reduce the frequency and intensity of tinnitus. ...
