Tinnitus
Tinnitus is a subjective disorder characterized by chronic ringing, roaring, buzzing, humming, chirping or hissing in ears in the absence of environmental noise. Symptoms of tinnitus are frequently found in elderly persons and are often associated with hearing loss related to aging process (presbycusis). Although the cause is usually unknown, tinnitus can be a symptom of almost any ear disorder, including infection (otitis media), a blocked ear canal (ear wax) or eustachian tube, otosclerosis (overgrowth of bone in the middle ear), labyrinthitis and Meuniere’s disease. Even blast injury from explosions causes symptoms of tinnitus. Additionally, adverse side effects from some drugs (e.g., aspirin and antibiotics) cause tinnitus symptoms.
Sometimes tinnitus is called “head noise.” In tinnitus, the acoustic nerve transmits impulses to the brain that are not result of vibrations produced by sound waves. Instead, the impulses are result of stimuli that originate inside the head or within the ear. In healthy ears, thousands of auditory cells maintain an electrical charge. There are microscopic hairs on surface of each auditory cell that move in relation to pressure of sound waves. Movement of the hairs discharges electrical charges through hearing nerve to brain. The brain interprets these electrical signals as sound. If the hairs are damaged, they move erratically and are in a constant state of irritation. As a result, the auditory cells cannot hold their charge and random electrical impulses flow to brain as noise.
In most persons, the noise of tinnitus is present continuously, even if the person is not always aware of it. Tinnitus changes in nature or intensity. Tolerance of tinnitus varies from person to person and is largely determined by personality. Many people accept tinnitus without significant distress, but for some the noise is almost intolerable.
Role of Noni
Noni has positive results in case of tinnitus and dizziness. The therapeutic effect of Noni in tinnitus is attributed to several active constituents with vasoactive and free-radical-scavenging properties. In patients, who have cerebrovascular insufficiency (a common condition associated with normal aging) Noni does produce a significant improvement in symptoms of vertigo, tinnitus, headache and forgetfulness.
Melatonin and Noni : In one study, supplementation of melatonin relieves the symptoms of tinnitus. The researchers also concluded that patients with bilateral (two-sided) tinnitus showed significant improvement over those with unilateral (one-sided) tinnitus. Noni stimulates secretion of more melatonin from pineal body in natural way. Hence regular uses of Noni has a better scope in case of tinnitus.
B Vitamins : According to Michael Seidman, M.D. (Tinnitus Center in Bloomfield, Michigan), there are specific nutrients that have been suggested to benefit persons with tinnitus. B-complex supplements lead this category because deficiencies in the B vitamins result in tinnitus. The B vitamin complex stabilizes nerves and appears to have a beneficial effect on some tinnitus patients. Noni contains all B complex vitamins in rich quantity.
Magnesium : People in large cities are exposed to potentially damaging loud noises on a daily basis. Studies showed that noise exposure causes magnesium to be excreted from body. It is possible that supplementing with magnesium could reduces noise-induced ear damage and thus reduce the likelihood of new-onset tinnitus. Noni contains many trace elements including the magnesium.
Recommended Dosage
Divine Noni Concentrate
5ml morning and 5ml evening for 3 days. Then
10ml morning and 10ml evening for next 3 days. Then
15ml morning and 15ml evening for next 8 months.
