tinnitus & meniere's syndrome: a natural approach

1. Tinnitus & Menieres Disease: a Naturopathic Approach
Presented by: Candice Esposito, ND

2. What is Naturopathic Medicine?

An approach to health care that gets at the root of symptoms and illness by combining:

3. natural medicines and treatments 4. conventional medical diagnostics and standardswww.HealingClinic.ca
Tinnitus & Menieres Disease
5. Naturopathys Guiding Principles

First, do no harm

6. Support the healing power of nature 7. Identify and treat the cause 8. Treat the whole person 9. Doctor as teacher 10. Prevention and health promotionwww.HealingClinic.ca
11. Naturopathic Therapies

Clinical nutrition

12. Botanical medicine 13. Homeopathic medicine 14. Traditional Chinese medicine 15. Counsellingwww.HealingClinic.ca
16. Possible Factors

Tension, anxiety, stress

17. High salt intake fluid retention 18. Hormonal imbalance PMS, Hypothyroidism 19. Allergies food sensitivities 20. Head trauma 21. Environmental toxins (heavy metals) 22. High cholesterol & blood pressure inflammation 23. Viral origin (never well since infection) 24. Drug therapy; scarring from surgery 25. Anemia, low blood volumewww.HealingClinic.ca
26. Clinical Nutrition
Nutrient deficiencies and excesses should be assessed

Studies show Zinc can be helpful in age-related tinnitus and hearing loss (loss of taste?)

27. Zinc tally taste test 28. Vitamin B12 deficiency linked to occupational tinnitus & hearing loss, exposure to loud noises 29. Methylmalonic acid 30. Trace minerals if dehydrated 31. Electrolyte panelwww.HealingClinic.ca
CoQ10

Helpful in vertigo and Menieres syndrome by improving the immune system

Omega 3 Fatty Acids

Fatty acid deficiency can be associated with increased wax build-up in ears

33. Fish oil, flax seed oil, krill oilwww.HealingClinic.ca
If fluid retention:

Low sodium diet

35. Natural diuretics (celery, dandelion)If anemia, low blood volume (CBC) find cause

Co-factors needed for iron metabolism

36. Cobalt, copper, vitamin C, vit B12, folatewww.HealingClinic.ca
Identify possible food sensitivities

Gluten (wheat), dairy, aspartame/artificial sweeteners most common

38. Food allergy testing (specialized lab) 39. Trial Hypoallergenic DietIf inflammation (heart disease, joint disease):

Anti-inflammatory diet

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40. Leaky Gut
Syndrome
Natural Treatments
41. Botanical Medicine
Gingko biloba(caution if on blood thinner)

Enhances blood flow to head and brain

42. Effective if tinnitus related to circulatory problems 43. Ensure getting at least 24% ginkolisides 44. Takes at least 6 weeks to notice improvementIf inflammation (heart disease, joint disease):

Ginger, Turmeric, Black currant

45. Botanical Medicine
Lobelia inflata (Indian Tobacco)

Effective at reducing body fluid, including around semicircular canals in the ear

46. Tincture formIf viral origin:

Hedge maple (Acer campestre)

47. Mushrooms (Reishi, Shiitake) 48. Goldenseal, Echinacea, Astragaluswww.HealingClinic.ca
49. Homeopathic Medicine
Some of the most commonly used:

Arnica montana head traumas

50. Cocculusindicus motion sickness, extreme tiredness, dullness, very imbalanced gait 51. Conium maculatum gradual onset, vertigo on turning in bed, vertigo when moves eyes/head, like turning in a circle 52. Salicylicumacidum loud roaring; due to aspirinwww.HealingClinic.ca
53. Traditional Chinese Medicine
Yin & Yang
2 main diagnoses for Menieres Syndrome:

Acupuncture points are chosen based on diagnosis and treatment principles

57. For example, for 58. Excess Liver Yang calm Liver Yang 59. LV 3, TW 17, PC 6 60. Kidney Yin Deficiency nourish Kidney Yin 61. KI 3, CV 4, ST 36www.HealingClinic.ca
62. 63. Traditional Chinese Medicine

Foods are recommended or restricted depending on their properties

64. For example, for Kidney Yin Deficiency 65. Millet, oats, black beans, chicken, blueberries, beets, olive oil are beneficial 66. Chillies, coffee, vinegar, citrus, shrimp, veal, pickles, alcohol should be restrictedwww.HealingClinic.ca
67. Counselling
Lifestyle counselling

Smoking cessation

68. Alcohol cessation 69. Stress management deep breathing, meditation, tai chi, journaling, biofeedback 70. Exercise aids in blood circulation, decreases inflammationwww.HealingClinic.ca
71. Counselling
Mind-Body Connections

Examining mental & emotional aspects

72. Issues you have trouble hearing about? 73. Listening to our inner voice? 74. From a TCM perspective, each organ is related to specific emotions 75. Kidneys fear, willpower 76. Liver anger, frustrationwww.HealingClinic.ca
77. Environmental Toxins
Exposures?
Impaired detoxification?
Candida or yeast overgrowth?
Mercury and lead toxicity most commonly associated
Solvents, pesticides, wood preservatives, etc.
Urine testing or hair analysis
78. Dental Health
Lots of anecdotal evidence related to Root Canals

Do your symptoms worsen at night? possible underlying infection inherent to root canal

79. Creates inflammation, heat from a TCM perspective they decrease Yin (remember Kidney Yin Deficiency) 80. Stress on immune system 81. Extracted root canal teeth often test very toxicwww.HealingClinic.ca
82. Summary
Examine possible factors that are unique to you

What was going on in your life when it began?

83. What other symptoms are you experiencing? (all organ systems are connected) 84. Toxin exposures? 85. Emotional component?Treat holistically physical, mental, emotional
Prevention
86. Thank You
Questions?
Candice Esposito, ND
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