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Could
acupuncture for tinnitus be the answer that millions of sufferers have
been looking for? This form of Eastern medicine is being used
throughout the world to cure and alleviate numerous diseases and
conditions. Might it help tinnitus sufferers too?
Cannot Be Explained But...
Several decades ago, conventional medicine turned its nose up at
acupuncture because the principles behind it are not compatible with
modern science.
Today, you can often obtain acupuncture on insurance or as part of
state-funded healthcare. Doctors still cannot explain how it works but
randomized, clinical trials have shown that it appears to work.
Does Acupuncture For Tinnitus Work?
Unfortunately, there is a distinct lack of research in this particular area.
A prominent research scientist did a review not long ago of around six studies that have actually been done.
The conclusions of the review was that there was not sufficient
evidence to show that this treatment option could be successfully used
against tinnitus.
On the other side of the coin, if you ask any expert on acupuncture
whether this treatment does indeed work and they will tell you
emphatically "Yes". Does that mean it really does or are people just
protecting their own interests?
Given that there are no major negative side effects to acupuncture for tinnitus, you may want to consider trying it out for yourself to see if it could help.
Explanations For How It Might Work
The general concept of acupuncture is that by tapping into "energy meridians", a restoration of balanced energy can be effected.
In eastern medicine, tinnitus is regarded as a symptom of imbalance, specifically having too much yang at the expense of yin.
By placing needles on specific meridians (the kidney and liver
meridians), the balance can be restored and tinnitus symptoms
alleviated or gotten rid of.
What Do I Think?
I would never close the door on any treatment unless you have a strong reason to.
I don't think that acupuncture for tinnitus will cure your symptoms
alone but I do believe that it could be useful to combine this
treatment with other natural remedies and behavioural modifications.
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