Herbs for Hearing Problems & Deafness
Testing for a Cause
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·       Specialized hearing test from an otologist
·       Blood pressure
·       Vitamin and mineral deficiencies (especially magnesium, B12, and iron): blood test
·       Food and environmental allergies: blood and electrodermal
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The Natural Prescriptions:
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The best thing you can do is find the reason for hearing loss as it is usually not just old age. Â Then, you can find out how reversible it is.
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Ginko Biloba: this herb increase blood flow, which helps ear tissues receive the oxygen and the nutrients they need for good health. Â Take 60 to 120 mg of a 24% flavone glycosides standardized extract twice a day
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Lowest Price: $1.20 at dollarnights.com
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Vitamin B12: this B vitamin is important for nerve health. Â Take 200 to 400 mcg of sublingual B12 daily.
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Lowest Price: $3.21 at vitacost.com
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Vitamin E: this acts as an anti-oxidant and improves circulation. Â Take 400 to 800 IU a day.
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Lowest Price: $3.44 at LuckyVitamin.com
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Cayenne: this improves circulation; take 300 mg twice a day.
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Lowest Price: $2.15 at eVitaminStore.com
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Garlic: this decreases cholesterol levels and improve blood flow. Â Take 300 to 600 mg of aged garlic twice a day.
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Lowest Price: $1.36 at LuckyVitamin.com
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Bromelain: this has a natural anti-inflammatory effect. Â Take 500 mg 3 times a day between meals. Â Look for products standardized to 2,000 M.C.U. (milk clotting units) per 1,000 mg or 1,200 G.D.U. (gelatin-dissolving units) per 1,000 mg.
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Lowest Price: $1.60 at LuckyVitamin.com
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A high-potency multivitamin - Lowest Price: $1.70 at familymeds.com
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These natural prescriptions have been tested and are effective on their own, but sometimes they are even more powerful when combined into formulas. You can check out the natural formulas by clicking on the links below.
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Natural Formulas:
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