Wishing you quiet times
from Arches Tinnitus Formulas

Welcome to Quiet Times, the E Newsletter
dedicated to those who live every day with tinnitus.

In this issue:

• Blood Thinning Properties of Ginkgo Biloba
  Ginkgo increases blood flow and "thins" the blood and this can be good for those with tinnitus unless prescription blood thinners are being taken as well. Barry Keate explains ginkgo and blood thinning.
• Arches Tinnitus Combo Pack
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• ASK BARRY
  Living with tinnitus for nearly four decades, tinnitus expert, Barry Keate, answers your questions about tinnitus.

Blood Thinning Properties of Ginkgo Biloba

Ginkgo biloba extract has been shown in numerous clinical studies to be effective for tinnitus. It is an antioxidant, provides nueroprotection and retards glutamate toxicity in the inner ear.

It also increases circulation throughout the body and importantly to the tiny capillaries of the inner ear. It also thins the blood. And this is good... However if prescription blood thinners are present this can be problematic.

Tinnitus expert Barry Keate sets the record straight on ginkgo, blood thinning and blood thinners.

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Ask Barry

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Dear Barry,
I am a former professional World Champion kickoxer. I have had tinnitus since Nov 1, 2008 when I got hit in the ear during my retirement match. When I got hit I had instant vertigo and ringing in my left ear. After the fight I had a faint ring in my ear but I ignored it thinking it was a burst ear drum, which I had before. After a month of rest I went back to the gym to work out. Mid way through the work out the vertigo returned and the slight ringing went up to a loud whistle.

I went to the ENT doctor who hypothesized that the inflammation in my ear was causing the vertigo and the ringing. He told me that as the inflammation went away that the ringing would gradually go away. I returned after six weeks for a checkup. He said that the inflammation was gone and asked how the tinnitus was I told him there was no change. He suggested that I start taking the Arches Tinnitus Relief Formula, which I have and it seems to help the intensity.

However, when I go to lift weights and do cardio (especially kick boxing) the volume increases. I tried wearing earplugs, which actually made it worse. My question is why does my tinnitus increase while I am doing a kick boxing work out? Also, is it common for a person with tinnitus to have fluid on the ear? I have had fluid on my ear on and off ever since the fight. I was told to take antihistamines which helps but never totally gets rid of it.

Thanks
Ronnie

The Mind versus Neuromonics

Hi Barry,
I spoke with a hearing-aid salesman who told me about "The Mind”, by Widex. He said that it makes Neuromonics obsolete in that it has five "chime" programs. It can be worn at night, and one can fall asleep using it. One listens to music with Neuromonics, and in doing so, one's brain grasps on to the music and it begins the "looping" affect. I have musical tinnitus, whereby a "tune" such as "doe a deer, a female deer…" kicks in and it repeats itself, over and over...as you well know...the "loop" effect. Fortunately, I haven't heard that for a long time. “The Mind” hearing aid costs $3k each! Is the quality of hearing aid part of “The Mind”, of good quality? Do the "chimes" really work better than Neuromonics and if so, why haven't there been articles on it? What are your thoughts on, pros and cons, on this device?

Thanks so much, Barry!!
Alec