As people age, they may experience a series of problems, such as tinnitus and hearing loss. So, what should older people do when they have tinnitus? What specific methods can they use? Let me teach you!
Methods for treating tinnitus in older people
1. Tympanic membrane massage
Use the palms of both hands to cover both ears and apply pressure, then quickly release.
Repeat several times to improve blood circulation in the ear, relieve brain fatigue, and alleviate tinnitus symptoms.
2. Ear massage
Gently rub the earlobes and auricles when washing your face, or use the palms to cover the ears, place the thumbs behind the head, and tap the back of the head with the four fingers.
This can stimulate nerve endings, improve blood and lymphatic circulation, accelerate metabolism, and alleviate tinnitus symptoms.
3. Open and close your mouth
Open your mouth as wide as possible, exhale, then inhale and close your mouth, repeat several times.
This can exercise facial muscles and keep the Eustachian tube unobstructed, maintaining balance in the pressure inside and outside the ear.
4. Breath-holding therapy
Sit still, clench your teeth, pinch your nostrils with your fingers, and widen your eyes.
This allows air to flow into the ear canal until there is a "rumbling" sound in the ears. This can increase the pressure in the ear blood vessels, allowing more blood to accumulate and relieve tinnitus symptoms.
Foods that can alleviate tinnitus in older people
1. Choose foods rich in iron
Pay attention to the supplement of iron, which can effectively prevent and delay the occurrence of tinnitus and hearing loss in older people. People over the age of 45 should pay attention to iron supplementation.
Foods rich in iron include seaweed, dried shrimps, jellyfish skin, black fungus, black beans, black sesame seeds, coriander, and kelp, etc.
Here is a recommended recipe: Soak 40g of black fungus in warm water, wash it and cut it into thin strips; cut 5 red dates into small pieces after removing the pits; rinse 100g of polished rice. Put all three ingredients into a casserole, add an appropriate amount of water, and cook into porridge. Eat it 3 times a week for long-term effect.
2. Supplement foods rich in zinc
Although zinc content in the body is very small, its role is significant. Research shows that nearly 1/3 of older people with tinnitus and hearing loss have zinc deficiency.
People over the age of 45 should intake 15 mg of zinc daily to maintain the balance of zinc in the body.
Foods rich in zinc include animal liver, coarse grains, nuts, eggs, sea cucumbers, oysters, etc.
Here is a dietary recommendation: Soak 15g of sea cucumber until soft, cut it into strips; wash 30g of black beans; wash 100g of pork bones, cut into small pieces, put them into a casserole together, and boil for 2 hours.
When it is almost cooked, add ginger, scallion, and MSG for seasoning, and it becomes a delicious and flavorful dish. Eat it twice a week for good results.
