Tips For Tinnitus by Dr. Andrew Cheng, M.D. (NAPSA)—Approximately 50 million Americans deal with tinni- tus—a ringing, whooshing or buzzing sound in the ear that is heard only by the sufferer. In the worst cases, this condition can be extremely debilitating psychologically—some say _that the famous artist Vincent van Gogh may have had tinni@ tus, which led him to cut off his ear. A supplement may Tinnitus can help decrease the oeyr with in- of creased age or exposure to loud noises, but it can be a result of something else, such as Meniere’s syndrome, which includes other symptoms, such as vertigo, hearing loss and a “full” feeling in theear. While there are some treat- ments available for tinnitus, there is no cure. Doctors suggest making lifestyle and dietary changes to help ease the intensity of the “ringing,” including: Avoiding caffeine or alcohol Managingstress Avoiding exposure to additional loud noises, which can aggravate tinnitus further (invest in a goodpair of ear plugs) * Controlling blood pressure * Decreasingsalt/sodium intake Taking Lipo-Flavonoid, a nutritional supplement that contains a complex of B vitamins proven to help decrease the intensity of tinnitus. Many doctors who recommendit see an improvement with tinnitus symptoms in seven out of 10 patients. The exact formulation of ingredients in LipoFlavonoid has been clinically tested to demonstraterelief. For more information or to take an online quiz to receive a free pair of ear plugs (while supplies last), visit www.stopearringing.com. Andrew Cheng, M.D., is an ear, nose and throat doctor (ENT) and clinical assistant professor at New York Medical Center.
