Finding The Hidden Secret in Hearing Aid Reviews

 

 

 

 

As hearing loss can become a problem at any age, it is imperative that individuals have regular ongoing hearing tests. Of course, for many, such tests cease when one graduates high school or becomes self-sufficient. After which, one can read through a variety of hearing aid reviews to decide whether one feels more comfortable using a hearing aid or taking supplements to prevent, protect and repair hearing.

However, if one can start taking supplements early enough, often one can prevent such damage. For, it is now been shown that both Vitamin D and Magnesium can help maintain health hearing levels over time. Whereas, it has also been shown that if damage is not severe, both also may have the ability to repair some existing damage.

Whereas, older adults may also not want to admit such problems. For, often it can be a sign of aging which one does not want to accept. However, as there are now nutritional supplements and herbs which can help such age related loss of hearing, such fears are changing.

As such, one may want to read a variety of reviews oneself to find the best products and prices available in relation to such supplements. Although, supplements such as Vitamin D and Magnesium are generally fairly inexpensive and can be found at any local drug store and many grocery stores around the world. Of course, one may find even better prices online, especially if one orders in bulk.

So, by adding a simple capsule of Vitamin D and assuring one ingests enough magnesium on a daily basis, one can both protect and repair some hearing issues. Although, one may also want to continue to have hearing tests performed on an ongoing basis. For, in doing so, one can see if such supplements are working.

Also, most individuals need healthy amounts of Vitamin D and Magnesium, especially older adults who are prone to weak bones and fractures. As such, most doctors concur that taking such supplements is a good idea. However, as one can also have too high levels of such nutrients, one may still want to continue regular check-ups.

More importantly, while there are no known herbal cures to reverse full deafness, often individuals who can hear at some level, find that Vitamin D can repair the issues related to the condition so that one often hears better again in the future.

Whereas, Magnesium or Zinc, a nutrient with even wider applications can also aid in such hearing loss. However, unlike with age related loss of hearing, magnesium has also been proven to aid in restoring hearing loss due to excessive noise. Such noise can include, but is not limited to, military equipment and other noise such as the over amplification of sound at concerts.

Still, one may want to continue such hearing tests over time. For, as one ages, often tiny bones in the ear can crumble and can break due to aging alone. As such, one may want to consider Vitamin D as an option in preventing and repairing such issues.

To this end, whether one is suffering from age related hearing loss or loss of hearing associated with loud noises, there are now supplements which can aid in improving such hearing. As such, one may want to do a variety of hearing aid reviews to see if one is more interested in these new herbal supplements or whether one desires to acquire an old style hearing aid. Whatever the case, as long as one can hear and is happy, then one can use such supplements along with such an aid to prevent additional loss as well as to repair existing issues within the ears.

 

Excessive Drinking May Effect hearing

November 22, 2010

 

Excessive alcohol consumption may affect our hearing, new research has found. While many people are aware of the obvious risks associated with binge drinking, it is not commonly known that excessive drinking can cause loss of hearing.

Dr Nina Byrnes, Irish GP and Medical Liaison Officer with Hidden Hearing – the Irish hearing healthcare provider – explained that studies have shown that high alcohol consumption over a long period of time can result in damage to the central auditory cortex of the brain and may lead to brain shrinkage. As the damage to the auditory nerves adds up, even moderate drinkers may risk nerve damage and hearing loss.

Researchers from the University of Ulm in Germany tested both heavy and social drinkers’ Brainstem Auditory Evoked Potentials (BAEP) levels, by testing the level of damage in the part of the brain that enables one to hear. The results indicated that drinking affects the ability to hear.

The research shows that alcohol can result in brain damage, but the quantity of alcohol and the length of time needed to accomplish this remains unknown. Although the ears may continue to function perfectly, the brain is no longer able to process the sounds.

The study also shows that people who suffer from alcoholism may suffer damage within their ears.

The high levels of alcohol in the bloodstream can create a toxic environment known as ototoxicity, which can damage the delicate hair cells in the cochlea. “We all know that alcohol can cause nerve and brain damage. However, this new research suggesting the link between alcohol and hearing loss is very interesting and would warrant further investigation,” said Dr Byrnes. “As people’s ability to hear reduces, it can often lead to other problems, such as less social interaction, lack of confidence, depression and irritability.”

A previous British study has shown that alcohol and noise can cause temporary hearing loss. All of the participants in one study were found to have temporary hearing loss.

Researchers also believe that a regular ingestion of alcohol may lead to permanent hearing loss in the long term.

Source: AudiologyTalk: News

Hearing Loss linked to passive smoking

 

People who are exposed to the second-hand smoke from others’ cigarettes are at increased risk of hearing loss, experts believe.

Doctors already know that people who smoke can damage their hearing.

The latest study in the journal Tobacco Control, involving more than 3,000 US adults, suggests the same is true of passive smoking.

Experts believe tobacco smoke may disrupt blood flow in the small vessels of the ear.

This could starve the organ of oxygen and lead to a build up of toxic waste, causing damage.

The harm is different to that caused by noise exposure or simple ageing.

In the study, the researchers from the University of Miami and Florida International University looked at the hearing test results of 3,307 non-smoking volunteers – some who were ex-smokers and some who had never smoked in their lifetime. The tests measured range of hearing over low, mid and high noise frequencies.

To assess passive smoke exposure, the volunteers had their blood checked for a byproduct of nicotine, called cotinine, which is made when the body comes into contact with tobacco smoke.

This revealed that people exposed to second-hand smoke were far more likely to have poorer hearing than others, and to a degree where they might struggle to follow a conversation in the presence of background noise.

Passive smoking increased their risk of hearing loss across all sound frequencies by about a third.

Dr David Fabry, who led the research, said: “We really do not know exactly how much smoke you need to be exposed to in order to be at increased risk. But we do know that the threshold for damage is very low.

“Really, the safe level of exposure is no exposure.”

Dr Ralph Holme, head of biomedical research at the RNID (Royal National Institute for Deaf People), said: “We already knew from our own research that regular active smoking is a significant risk factor leading to hearing loss and this new study is important as it highlights the increased risks posed by passive smoking too.

“Hearing loss can often be very frustrating and lead to social isolation, if not quickly addressed.

“Before you next light up a cigarette, consider how it could impact not only on your own long-term hearing but your friends’ and relatives’ too.”

“Before you next light up a cigarette, consider how it could impact not only on your own long-term hearing but your friends’ and relatives’ too.”

Dr Ralph HolmeRNID

Source: BBC.co.uk