The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka - 40. Tinnitus | Symptoms, Causes, and What You Can Do About It with Gary Brecka

Starting point is 00:00:00 Today we're diving into a topic that affects millions and millions of people worldwide. That annoying, buzzing, ringing sound, that ticking sound in your ears otherwise known as tinnitus. But what if I told you that there's more to it than just ringing in the ears let's explore the science the causes and the cutting-edge strategies to manage it and then I promise you more guests coming to the ultimate human podcast to provide relief solutions that are qualified to give their sound opinions on how they're treating tinnitus non-conventionally. And I'm gonna bring these guests right to your doorstep. But today I wanted to do a short

Starting point is 00:00:50 on this really annoying condition that millions of people suffer with to try to bring some hope to those people that there may be a solution around the corner that you haven't explored yet. You know, tinnitus is when you hear sound that doesn't exist externally. It can be ringing, it can be buzzing, or even a hissing sound. But why does this happen? It's not just

Starting point is 00:01:09 a symptom, it's a window into the complex workings of our auditory system. Most tinnitus is subjective, rooted in the auditory system or auditory system disorders you're hearing. But sometimes it's objective. It's caused by vascular anomalies or muscular contractions. The distinction is crucial for understanding and treatment. So what triggers tinnitus? It could be damage to the inner ear cells. It could be ototoxic medications. It can be infections, cardiovascular disease, or even neurological disorders. Each of these affects these auditory pathways differently, leading to a persistent sound that may or may neurological disorders. Each of these affects these auditory pathways differently, leading to a persistent sound that may or may not exist.

Starting point is 00:01:50 So recent studies highlight a significant link between noise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus. It's not just about the ears, it's about changes in the brain's neural network. And this insight is key to developing treatments that go beyond just looking at the anatomy of the ear. So managing tinnitus is highly, highly personalized, as you know, which is why I intend to bring experts onto the Ultimate Human Podcast because I've had so

Starting point is 00:02:15 many requests to address tinnitus. But from hearing aids and sound therapy to cognitive behavioral therapy and even lifestyle modifications, The goal is to reduce the perception and improve the quality of life for people that are suffering from these annoying sounds. Hey guys, if you've been watching the Ultimate Human Podcast for any length of time, you know that one thing I do not do is push products. I do not just let any advertiser into this space because I believe that the products that appear on the Ultimate Human Podcast should be things that I use every day in my life to improve my own physiology one of them is something called the echo go plus the echo go plus is a hydrogen water generator that you can take on the go you essentially take the

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Starting point is 00:07:20 provides some immediate temporary relief lifestyle Lifestyle plays a crucial role too, reducing caffeine, managing stress through mindfulness, through relaxation techniques, through things like photobiomodulation, red light therapy techniques have been shown to be beneficial. It's all about creating an environment that allows your body and your mind to heal.

Starting point is 00:07:43 Cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT helps by changing the way you perceive and react to tinnitus. So it doesn't actually remove any stimulus, but it actually changes the way we respond to the stimulus. It's not just about dealing with the sound. It's about reframing your relationship with it. The journey with tinnitus is deeply personal, but it's also one that science and compassion can make more manageable. As research advances, so does our hope for more effective treatments. So remember, if you're suffering from tinnitus, you're not alone in this. The ultimate human is going to find and bring those experts to your doorstep so we can hopefully bring you some relief. And that's just science.

The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka - 40. Tinnitus | Symptoms, Causes, and What You Can Do About It with Gary Brecka

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