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September 2007

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Question #1:

What is your take on Tinnitus, causes, etc?

Answer #1:

Tinnitus is the perception of sound in the human ear in the absence of corresponding external sound(s).

Tinnitus can be perceived in one or both ears or in the head. It is usually described as a ringing noise, but in some patients it takes the form of a high pitched whining, buzzing, hissing, humming, or whistling sound, or as ticking, clicking, roaring, "crickets" or "locusts", tunes, songs, or beeping. It has also been described as a "whooshing" sound, as of wind or waves.

Tinnitus is not itself a disease but a symptom resulting from a range of underlying causes. From a nutritional standpoint, here are potential causes:

• Imbalance of omega-3 (too little) and/or trans fat consumption.

• Salicylate toxicity from foods and meds

• Yeast imbalance/overgrowth

• Low levels of magnesium

• Low levels of B-vitamins, especially B-6 and B-12

Have a happy, healthy day.

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