This week is Tinnitus Awareness Week, celebrated during May because May is Better Hearing and Speech Month.
The ATA's resource center for Tinnitus Awareness Week is here.
My tinnitus has been lower the past two days...for sure diet is key, no wheat, dairy, sugar! I also think the yoga has help tremendously.
Have a great day!
Denise
Monday, April 29, 2013
Friday, April 26, 2013
Patients Tips Link
Http://www.ata.org./for-patients/tips.
Here is link that couldn't be opened the other day. Hopefully it works now.
Http://www.ata.org./for-patients/tips.
Here is link that couldn't be opened the other day. Hopefully it works now.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Boston Marathon and tinnitus
Boston Marathon and tinnitus
Hi,
It's been a week since the bombings, and thankfully we now know that all of the victims who were taken to the hospital are like to survive but that many of them have a long road of recovery ahead of them for both their visible and invisible injuries, like tinnitus. We know abut the victims that were taken to the hospital, but it's very possible that there were people exposed to the blast who didn't experience any immediate physical injuries but who may have tinnitus.
There are some tips for managing tinnitus here: http://www./ata/for-patients/tips.
Treatment information: http://www.ata.org/for-patients/treatment.
I sincerely hope this information is informative everyone suffering from tinnitus.
Sincerely,
Denise
Hi,
It's been a week since the bombings, and thankfully we now know that all of the victims who were taken to the hospital are like to survive but that many of them have a long road of recovery ahead of them for both their visible and invisible injuries, like tinnitus. We know abut the victims that were taken to the hospital, but it's very possible that there were people exposed to the blast who didn't experience any immediate physical injuries but who may have tinnitus.
There are some tips for managing tinnitus here: http://www./ata/for-patients/tips.
Treatment information: http://www.ata.org/for-patients/treatment.
I sincerely hope this information is informative everyone suffering from tinnitus.
Sincerely,
Denise
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Tea for Tinnitus
Good morning,
For the past two nights I have been drinking Nitey Nite Tea. I have had two good nights of sleep and a bit of quietness in my ear! Maybe something to try?
Beautiful day in South Florida. I think the turtles are coming soon! :)
Peace and Joy,
Denise
For the past two nights I have been drinking Nitey Nite Tea. I have had two good nights of sleep and a bit of quietness in my ear! Maybe something to try?
Beautiful day in South Florida. I think the turtles are coming soon! :)
Peace and Joy,
Denise
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Possible cure for tinnitus?
More information about cure for tinnitus....
Came across this site...It includes the some article about the new clinical study of Vagus Nerve Stimulation...
There is lots more information posted on www.ata.org. That is the site I always check for new updates in research and help in controlling my tinnitus.
I started Cranial therapy yesterday...interesting! I will for sure continue a few more times and hope and pray for relief! Keep you posted.
Have a wonderful day!
Denise
Came across this site...It includes the some article about the new clinical study of Vagus Nerve Stimulation...
There is lots more information posted on www.ata.org. That is the site I always check for new updates in research and help in controlling my tinnitus.
I started Cranial therapy yesterday...interesting! I will for sure continue a few more times and hope and pray for relief! Keep you posted.
Have a wonderful day!
Denise
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Peace calms Tinnitus!
Good morning,
My heart goes out to everyone in Boston today...why do we need these reminders of how precious life is. My tinnitus has been off the charts lately but a funny thing happened as I was praying for peace in our world before I went to bed last night, the noise got softer in my ear. An amazing sense of gratitude for my life actually calmed my tinnitus. I wasn't thinking about it. My thoughts were filled with awareness of how important it is to treat each moment with love, tenderness, kindness, selflessness. How true it is when we get out of self, our lives become better, the symptoms of our health and depression seem to diminish as we surrender people, places and things to God
The stress lightens up when we pray and let go of our resentments for tinnitus, or for whatever occupies space in our heads. Not easy, but simple!
I am truly grateful for the love and kindness that surrounds me. I am grateful for being able to share my thoughts and my journey with all of you. If I stuff them, they will come out sideways!
Today I am having a session in cranial sacral therapy. It was a suggestion made to me from someone who suffers from tinnitus and has had success in doing it. I will keep you posted!
I wish you all a blessed day filled with peace, love and joy!
Denise
My heart goes out to everyone in Boston today...why do we need these reminders of how precious life is. My tinnitus has been off the charts lately but a funny thing happened as I was praying for peace in our world before I went to bed last night, the noise got softer in my ear. An amazing sense of gratitude for my life actually calmed my tinnitus. I wasn't thinking about it. My thoughts were filled with awareness of how important it is to treat each moment with love, tenderness, kindness, selflessness. How true it is when we get out of self, our lives become better, the symptoms of our health and depression seem to diminish as we surrender people, places and things to God
The stress lightens up when we pray and let go of our resentments for tinnitus, or for whatever occupies space in our heads. Not easy, but simple!
I am truly grateful for the love and kindness that surrounds me. I am grateful for being able to share my thoughts and my journey with all of you. If I stuff them, they will come out sideways!
Today I am having a session in cranial sacral therapy. It was a suggestion made to me from someone who suffers from tinnitus and has had success in doing it. I will keep you posted!
I wish you all a blessed day filled with peace, love and joy!
Denise
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Mindfullness Meditation
I was introduced to mindfullness meditation tonight... very powerful in using your breathe to reduce the pain of tinnitus, body pain and STRESS. Of course, I didn't leave without any of it but felt so much encouragement to continue to focus on not giving power to to those conditions..Our thoughts are just thoughts, the less time we spend thinking about tinnitus, or any of our fears, pain, problems in the world, we become healthier. It is so important to be positive and surround ourselves with positive people. More importantly, giving back is where the healing begins....
I am excited to do this meditation again. Practice, practice, practice....
I am excited to do this meditation again. Practice, practice, practice....
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Yoga and Tinnitus
Many might think that being in a quiet yoga room would actually make our tinnitus louder. I have been doing yoga since my knee replacement in July (of course after rehab) and not only has the yoga helped my knee stretch and be stronger, it quiets my ear as I am so focused on my intentions of having peace and serenity and recovery in the rest of my body!
As with everything, something that works for one person might not work the same for another, but I thought I would share how it has become very important part of my everyday routine. I enjoy the meditations and the music. They help to empower myself and my mind. It gives me courage and strength and control over all my conditions!
Little by little I am changing my diet...testing things that I like to eat and drink and how they affect the sound in my ear.. I am cutting down on caffeine, red wine so far! Not ready to give it all up at once! LOL Drinking lots of water also helps.
The real key for me is to be stress free. Not always easy, but possible. It depends on you!
Laughter is a wonderful remedy...I have done laughing meditation. It's contagious!!! TRY IT...
We are all on this journey together....One day at a time.
Have a wonderful evening!
As with everything, something that works for one person might not work the same for another, but I thought I would share how it has become very important part of my everyday routine. I enjoy the meditations and the music. They help to empower myself and my mind. It gives me courage and strength and control over all my conditions!
Little by little I am changing my diet...testing things that I like to eat and drink and how they affect the sound in my ear.. I am cutting down on caffeine, red wine so far! Not ready to give it all up at once! LOL Drinking lots of water also helps.
The real key for me is to be stress free. Not always easy, but possible. It depends on you!
Laughter is a wonderful remedy...I have done laughing meditation. It's contagious!!! TRY IT...
We are all on this journey together....One day at a time.
Have a wonderful evening!
Creating your own Sound!
Just wanted to share new information from the ata that might be helpful! Creating your own sound is awesome to bring calmness http://www.ata.org/sound.
Please check out this link...Great Stuff.
Hope you have a calm, quiet, loving day!
Love,
Denise
Please check out this link...Great Stuff.
Hope you have a calm, quiet, loving day!
Love,
Denise
Monday, April 8, 2013
Just want to thank wonderful Baldylocks for helping me with my blog...Having a great friend who is kind and compassionate is so helpful in overcoming this fight with tinnitus. As I have said before, it is really important to not have stress. Peace and serenity definitely keep the noise down. I am very grateful for my friendships....its really cool to be able to check-in and share how you are feeling with someone who can relate.
Today was a beautiful day! Lots of serenity....
:) :) :)
Today was a beautiful day! Lots of serenity....
:) :) :)
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Helpful reading for living a joyful life with tinnitus.
There are many inspirational books out there and one that I found very helpful to me was The Seat of The Soul..Gary Zukav. We are constantly searching and longing for peace and serenity . When I stopped trying all of the "treatments, pills and realized I had to stop looking outside and look inside for the answers was when I was able to overcome many of the fears of having tinnitus....As with many obstacles in our lives, if we can finally PAUSE and Be Still and listen to our inner spirit, we do get answers. Of course, it takes a strong willingness and being at our wits end to finally surrender to search and hopefully find what others have done to make peaceful, joyfull, compassionate lives for themselves.
There are many books, e-books, videos, etc. that are available. Paul Tobey, a Canadian pianist who suffered from Tinnitus and now is living a beautiful, fruitful life helping others in their battle with Tinnitus. His meditation was one thing that brought me peace...We are not limited to the amount of support that is out there for us.
Just wanted to share another experience that helps me get through it, one day at a time...
Have a peaceful night's sleep...Will check in tomorrow..
It really helps to journal. Great therapy!
Denise
There are many books, e-books, videos, etc. that are available. Paul Tobey, a Canadian pianist who suffered from Tinnitus and now is living a beautiful, fruitful life helping others in their battle with Tinnitus. His meditation was one thing that brought me peace...We are not limited to the amount of support that is out there for us.
Just wanted to share another experience that helps me get through it, one day at a time...
Have a peaceful night's sleep...Will check in tomorrow..
It really helps to journal. Great therapy!
Denise
Tinnitus and the Ocean!
Since I live on the beach, I am blessed with the sound of the ocean. The noise in my ear is loud today...but between my angels and the ocean, I will overcome the loudness and win another battle.
There is peace and serenity in knowing I can control the tinnitus and it can't control me!
I am very grateful for the tools that God has given me. When I surrender, He gives me strength, hope and courage to take away the power that tinnitus wants.
Off to walk the beach and enjoy the beauty of the majestic ocean!
Enjoy your day and know you are all in my thoughts and prayers....keep the faith, and please reach out for support!
Peace and Blessings,
Denise
Friday, April 5, 2013
How and when my Tinnitus journey began!
It's been a few days since I have posted...actually have tried and somehow lost the blog....Still Learning..LOL
Today and for the past few days the noise has been extremely loud...As much as I have this condition pretty well managed, sometimes we get into a battle and I thank God for the courage and strength He gives me, Then I can win the battle!
This journey of mine started more than eight years ago after a hip replacement surgery. Could have been from medications, anesthesia, etc. My ear started making strange sounds, hissing, buzzing, ringing all different frequencies. I went to see my GP and he said I had a sinus infection and put me on medication. Two weeks later, there was no sinus infection but the noise was 24/7 and loud. I couldn't sleep, couldn't focus and was becoming somewhat Freaked Out...I went to see my ear doctor and after a multitude of tests was told I had Tinnitus. What in the world is Tinnitus? Really a condition that has no cure? Can anyone relate??? OMG, I thought my life was over. How could I ever live with this horrific noise for the rest of my life?I didn't want to live. Was going insane to the point of despair and just wanting to check out. I took every pill on the market, acupuncture, electric stimulation...nothing helped
I started to research on the internet and found The American Tinnitus Association! It saved my life. The site is filled with information that helped me deal with it. The group support was tremendous in knowing I was not alone.
I realized I had to take charge of Tinnitus and not give it the power it wanted from me. I meditated, changed my thought process and was determined to not let it take control of my life. The one important thing I started with was keeping busy, changing my diet and turning the sound into angels singing in my ear. Meditation, music and white noise machines help at bedtime....
The ATA has come a long way in it's research and there are new studies and remedies. No cure yet, but better solutions and devices.
It is my desire to continue to share information that I receive from them and hopefully those of you who have tinnitus will share your experience, strength and hope with me. We are in this together and we will win the war of Tinnitus.
I am praying for all of us and feel truly blessed. Because of Tinnitus, I have met the most wonderful, caring people. Life is all about relationships however they come to us!
Thank you for your support,
Sincerely,
Denise Capriati
Today and for the past few days the noise has been extremely loud...As much as I have this condition pretty well managed, sometimes we get into a battle and I thank God for the courage and strength He gives me, Then I can win the battle!
This journey of mine started more than eight years ago after a hip replacement surgery. Could have been from medications, anesthesia, etc. My ear started making strange sounds, hissing, buzzing, ringing all different frequencies. I went to see my GP and he said I had a sinus infection and put me on medication. Two weeks later, there was no sinus infection but the noise was 24/7 and loud. I couldn't sleep, couldn't focus and was becoming somewhat Freaked Out...I went to see my ear doctor and after a multitude of tests was told I had Tinnitus. What in the world is Tinnitus? Really a condition that has no cure? Can anyone relate??? OMG, I thought my life was over. How could I ever live with this horrific noise for the rest of my life?I didn't want to live. Was going insane to the point of despair and just wanting to check out. I took every pill on the market, acupuncture, electric stimulation...nothing helped
I started to research on the internet and found The American Tinnitus Association! It saved my life. The site is filled with information that helped me deal with it. The group support was tremendous in knowing I was not alone.
I realized I had to take charge of Tinnitus and not give it the power it wanted from me. I meditated, changed my thought process and was determined to not let it take control of my life. The one important thing I started with was keeping busy, changing my diet and turning the sound into angels singing in my ear. Meditation, music and white noise machines help at bedtime....
The ATA has come a long way in it's research and there are new studies and remedies. No cure yet, but better solutions and devices.
It is my desire to continue to share information that I receive from them and hopefully those of you who have tinnitus will share your experience, strength and hope with me. We are in this together and we will win the war of Tinnitus.
I am praying for all of us and feel truly blessed. Because of Tinnitus, I have met the most wonderful, caring people. Life is all about relationships however they come to us!
Thank you for your support,
Sincerely,
Denise Capriati
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