Today I started to take taurine again in my journey to cure my tinnitus. I mixed one scoop or approximately 2 g of powder in a glass of cold water. It dissolves quickly and does not have any particular taste. I drank it on an empty stomach as I generally intermittent fasting. My plan is… Read More »
The corona virus pandemic has brought much challenge to all aspects of our lives. With this challenge comes increases stress whether you are aware of it or not. What has happened with me is I have become more conscious of my tinnitus. It is not overwhelming at all, but it has got my attention when… Read More »
I have read that many theories are that tinnitus is due to hyperactivity of brain cells. This hyperactivity may be due to the lack of stimulation due to hearing loss which causes the auditory nerve cells to start compensating by generating its own activity. As I thought about this idea that the nerve cells are… Read More »
Is there a cure for tinnitus? If there is one I will cure myself. What is a cure? TheFreeDictionary.com has one defintion that reads ” Something that corrects or relieves a harmful or disturbing situation.” Using this definition, there seems to be a wide range of possible cures for tinnitus. I think the cures that “correct” are far more elusive than the cures that… Read More »
I have discussed my belief around meditation and curing my tinnitus. Over the years I have developed my own technique which is different than most others. I am not focused on relaxing to pay less attention to the ringing. On the contrary, my meditation focuses and attends to the ringing. When I meditate I have… Read More »
I am sitting listening to podcasts which I love. I learn so much. I use my Oticon Opn hearing aids to listen via bluetooth. The sound is great. It feels like the sound is originating in the middle of my head versus two separate sounds left and right. What I realize is the clarity of… Read More »
I remember reading Daniel Goldman’s book Vital Lies, Simple Truths: The Psychology of Self-Deception. One story stuck in my mind. It was about blindness caused by stroke. Basically, what the experiments demonstrated was that some of the patients could see but they were not aware they could see. This is called cortical blindness. I started… Read More »
I have now been wearing my night guard or mouth guard for a couple weeks now. I have noticed a dramatic improvement in how my capped molar and pre-molar feel. (To catch you up, I have been having tremendous sensitivity and pain when biting down on my right lower capped molar and premolar.) During some… Read More »
My journey with tinnitus has been a long one. I still truly believe I will cure myself. I believe that the source of the tinnitus is in my brain. Maybe, the original cause was loss of hearing or trauma, but after 10 years and much research, I am convinced that my tinnitus is a condition… Read More »
I am continuing to take supplements, however, as I run out I am not replenishing all of them. I recently ran out of Lecithin so here is what I continue to take: Taurine 3-4 g per day Tumeric with black pepper Fish oil. Omega 3 Magnesium Vitamin D Probiotic I have stopped taking Lecithin. Ran… Read More »
This morning as I sat in the dining room reading a book my daughter peeked her head around the doorway. She said to me, “Can you hear the bobbleheads making noise?” We have a collection of solar powered bobbleheads that shake their hips and heads by the dining room window. I looked up at her… Read More »
I have been taking a set of supplements since about January 23. I would like to update you on my progress Today is March 12. I’ve been taking the supplements for almost 2 months. First of all let me say that I think one of the keys to staying on any regimen whether it’s taking… Read More »
I read an excellent book about posture, inhibition and how to move better. The book is about the Alexander Technique which is very interesting and used in acting as well. This book is available at Amazon and perhaps your library.
I have started a consistent supplement regime focused mainly around my nervous system health. I have ordered additional supplements which have not arrived yet. This is what I have begun to take daily consistently Taurine 4 g. 3 g am. 1 g evening Acetyl L carnitine. 500 mg evening Multivitamin mainly for B vitamins EFAs… Read More »
I am not sure the taurine is making a difference. I have been taking taurine for almost two years. I cannot say it has made a lasting impact. No negative symptoms as far as I can tell for me. I will cure myself.
I am not sure the taurine is making a difference. I have been taking taurine for almost two years. I cannot say it has made a lasting impact. No negative symptoms as far as I can tell for me. I will cure myself.
This is an interesting study of using vagus nerve stimulation and tones to help relieve tinnitus symptoms and distress. Tinnitus and Vagus Nerve Stimulation Study It provides some positive results in moving closer to understanding and relieving tinnitus. I will cure myself.
Over the July 4th weekend, I was able to take slightly more Taurine as I was at home. I do not carry Taurine with me. Anyways, I took about 3 grams per day. I generally do not notice any general effects from taking taurine. This morning I could hear the beeping of the microwave which… Read More »
Here are some key speaking techniques that will improve your effectiveness as a speaker. These are techniques I have learned both through my years of training and experience and through my experience as someone that has hearing issues including tinnitus. My hypothesis is that everyone’s hearing and listening are challenged. They are challenged by physical… Read More »
I ran out of taurine a couple weeks ago so I reordered. This time I went with the Now brand. I switched to this brand because it was cheaper per gram and I have started to take 3 g per day more regularly vs 3 g. The capsules I bought are 1 g capsules. I… Read More »