Posted on 04/13/2011 8:03:07 AM PDT by Red Badger
Research shows Pycnogenol® is effective in relieving tinnitus symptoms and improving inner ear blood flow
More than 7 million British people have experienced some degree of tinnitus in their lifetime, according to the RNID[1]. Tinnitus is a hearing condition that causes the constant misperception of sound, including hissing, ringing and rushing noises.
A study recently published in Panminerva Medica reveals that Pycnogenol® (pic-noj-en-all), an antioxidant plant extract derived from the bark of the French maritime pine tree, is effective in relieving tinnitus symptoms by improving blood flow in the inner ear. 'mpaired blood flow to the ear is a common cause for tinnitus, a disturbing and very debilitating condition that can considerably impact overall health and quality of life,' said Dr. Gianni Belcaro, a lead researcher on the study along with his team from Irvine3 Vascular labs, Chieti-Pescara University. 'With few options available for treatment, this study gave us the opportunity to explore a natural solution to tinnitus symptoms and its causes.'
In a study conducted by the Chieti-Pescara University in Italy, 82 patients between the ages of 35 and 55 with mild-to-moderate tinnitus in only one ear, while the other remains unaffected, were studied throughout a four-week period. Tinnitus in all subjects was a result of restricted blood supply to the inner ear, as measured by high resolution ultrasonography imaging of their cochlear blood flow. Patients were assigned to one of three groups: A, B and control. Group A consisted of 24 patients who were administered 150 mg/day of Pycnogenol, group B consisted of 34 patients who were administered 100 mg/day of Pycnogenol, and the control group consisted of 24 patients who received no Pycnogenol. None of the patients had previously used medication for their tinnitus symptoms.
'The results of the study indicate Pycnogenol's ability to improve vascular function and restore cochlear blood perfusion, which in turn relieves the severity of tinnitus symptoms' said Dr. Belcaro. 'The results provide further evidence of the supplement's natural efficacy for a variety of vascular health symptoms.'
This study further corroborates Pycnogenol's prominence for improvement of vascular function which spans from the large arteries and veins to the tiniest micro-vessels.
Anybody remember the Grape Nuts commercial? Ever eat a pine tree? Many parts are edible.
He was on the same track. Another possible cure is go see an Orthodontist about TMJ. Symptoms of TMJ disorder include ringing in the ears, loss of balance, and others. Google it, I am not kidding because I have TMJ and wear a splint that realigns my jaw. So far, (last 2 months since starting this), no improvement. But it has been like this for a long time and I don’t expect an overnight cure.
Really? Mine comes and goes but it always sounds like cicadias, rising and falling. Which ain't so bad, cuz I find that sound soothing and reminds me of summer. But it's nice to know I'm not alone with experiencing phantom bug sounds!
So is it save to use Pine Bark mulch or should I stick with Cedar?
Forrestal and Kennedy for me...
“”improvement of vascular function” “
“So Viagra should help this ringing in my ears?”
No, but it will make them stick out more.
OMG, I too have crickets cripping in the background. I dont’ hear them till I go to bed and the house is quiet. I thought it was too strange to tell anyone. Thank you. I know it is in my hearing because I heard them all winter long. Weird huh?
Cypress mulch......it doesn’t draw termites..............
Good one Hoss.
I decided to try pycnogenol after the story and it seems to have helped a little. The ringing in my left ear isn’t gone, but it does seem muted. Been on the stuff for about 2 1/2 weeks now.
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