Ringing in the ears is generally caused by toxins stimulating the nervous the nervous system (aggravating udana vayu).

What is the pitch of the ringing in the ears? Low pitch is Kapha. It is caused by swelling and congestion in the ears. High pitch is Vata. It is generally caused by indigestion. Massage the ears noticing if there is any pain. Pay attention to a feeling of pressure in the ears after eating. Notice if the jaw is misaligned in any way.

The ears are sensitive to cold so wear a hat and keep the ears warm. Cleanse the bowels to purge toxins (ama). Ringing in the ear may get worse when there is constipation. The functional components of the ear are three tiny bones. The joint space between bones typically suffers from poor circulation. Heat and other techniques to improve circulation may reduce tinnitus.

DIET REMEDIES FOR 'RINGING EARS'

Spices

Black Pepper

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Salt (Mineral Salt)

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Turmeric

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Roots

Garlic

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Fruits

Lime

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Oils

Sesame Oil

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HERBS & PRODUCTS FOR 'RINGING EARS'

AVOID DIETS, LIFESTYLES & HERBS THAT AGGRAVATE THESE EFFECTS

Symptoms Tell A Story

The first step to healing is learning patterns from your symptoms. Symptoms are clues that reveal underlying imbalances. Symptoms show you where your body is weakened. Ultimately, all disease has a root in tissues too weak to defend itself. Ayurveda describes these patterns of weakness using doshas & qualities. If you notice a quality or dosha appears next to many of your symptoms, it helps you establish a pattern that may be systemic.

V = VATA, P = PITTA, K = KAPHA

GUNA	FOODS TO AVOID	DO YOU HAVE THIS IMBALANCE?
COLD ABOUT COLD GUNA Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow. LEARN MORE ABOUT COLD	AVOID COLD FOODS THAT MAY AGGRAVATE RINGING EARS	FIND OUT Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Cold' guna.
DRY ABOUT DRY GUNA Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis. LEARN MORE ABOUT DRY	AVOID DRY FOODS THAT MAY AGGRAVATE RINGING EARS	FIND OUT Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Dry' guna.
LIGHT ABOUT LIGHT GUNA Lightness is identified by reduced weight. LEARN MORE ABOUT LIGHT	AVOID LIGHT FOODS THAT MAY AGGRAVATE RINGING EARS	FIND OUT Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Light' guna.
MOBILE ABOUT MOBILE GUNA Mobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity. LEARN MORE ABOUT MOBILE	AVOID MOBILE FOODS THAT MAY AGGRAVATE RINGING EARS	FIND OUT Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Mobile' guna.
TOXIC ABOUT TOXIC GUNA A substance that causes toxicity in the body, or that harms the body. LEARN MORE ABOUT TOXIC	AVOID TOXIC FOODS THAT MAY AGGRAVATE RINGING EARS	FIND OUT Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Toxic' guna.
ASTRINGENT ABOUT ASTRINGENT GUNA Astringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying. LEARN MORE ABOUT ASTRINGENT	AVOID ASTRINGENT FOODS THAT MAY AGGRAVATE RINGING EARS	FIND OUT Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Astringent' taste.

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ADDRESS ISSUES IN STAGE OF DISEASE 2

Affecting Blood: Initially, imbalances are localized, often in the digestive tract. As an imbalance grows, it starts to affect your body systemically, via the blood. If you have symptoms in this category it means that your imbalances are starting to spread, have entered the bloodstream, and are now systemic. Pay particular attention to the gunas, tastes, and doshas out of balance systemically, so you know how to strengthen your body as a whole, and reduce physical stress on your organs. At this stage of imbalance you will begin to experience generalized discomfort, imbalanced emotions, and may develop sensitivities to temperature. It may take several weeks of strict adherence to a specific remedial diet to clear blood level imbalances. Blood cleansing herbs may reduce symptoms. A several day cleanse may shorten the recovery time.

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About the Author

John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda. His approach to Ayurveda exudes a certain ease, which many find enjoyable and insightful. His online course Balance Your Ayurvedic Diet in a Week provides tools for gracefully healing with Ayurveda to thousands. John also directs Joyful Belly's School of Ayurveda , which specializes in digestive tract pathology & Ayurvedic nutrition. John and his wife Natalie recently published Explore Your Hunger: A Guide to Hunger, Appetite & Food.

John's interest in Ayurveda and digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel, including his public service work in South Asia. John's commitment to the detailed study of digestive disorders reflects his zeal to get down to the roots of the problem. His hope and belief in the capacity of each & every client to improve their quality of life is nothing short of a personal passion. John's creativity in the kitchen and delight in cooking for others comes from his family oriented upbringing. In addition to his certification in Ayurveda, John holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University.

John enjoys sharing Ayurveda within the context of his Catholic roots, and finds Ayurveda gives him an opportunity to participate in the healing mission of the Church. Jesus expressed God's love by feeding and healing the sick. That kindness is the fundamental ministry of Ayurveda as well.

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Tinnitus is generally associated with Vata aggravation, so the approach would generally be to calm Vata.

- Kimberly Kubicke, Asbury park, NJ , 08-05-16 (Reply)