According to several studies by the National Institute of Deafness, people begin to lose their hearing from the age of 20, due to a natural process known as presbycusis, and it increases at the age of 50.
Also, this natural process is difficult to diagnose due to its progressive form, so it is recommended to consult a specialist regularly to avoid future inconveniences.
However, the Ototech portal released some simple, practical advice for people who find themselves hard of hearing.
- Avoid loud noises.
- Use headband headphones.
- Speak without raising your voice.
- Play a sport or exercise.
- Maintain a healthy diet.
- Talk face to face.
- Use earplugs or ear protectors to attend events such as concerts.
Likewise, the portal specialized in hearing issues ensures that certain vitamins and nutrients must be strengthened to avoid losing hearing over the years:
- Vitamin C can help increase hearing ability.
- Vitamin A improves the functioning of the inner ear.
- Vitamin B stimulates the creation of cells in the ear.
- Vitamin E prevents hearing loss.
- Potassium delays the symptoms derived from hearing loss.
- Omega-3 helps blood circulation in the ear.
- Zinc allows the ear to be healthy.
How to get rid of ear pain with natural remedies?
Ear pain is a symptom that can occur from childhood to adulthood; It appears unexpectedly and sometimes it is not known what measures can be taken to deal with this annoying condition.
These symptoms can be caused by allergies, prolonged episodes of severe cough, multiple diseases of the teeth and jaw, inflammation or closure of the Eustachian tube, shingles, inflammation of the parotid gland due to mumps, eardrum injuries and sudden changes in atmospheric pressure, among other factors.
Depending on the area in which an ear infection occurs (the most frequent cause of pain), two kinds of otitis can be identified. According to the Cuídate Plus health website, there is external otitis, which affects the external auditory canal (auricular pavilion) and otitis media, which affects the area behind the tympanic membrane (tympanic cavity).
However, there are natural alternatives to treat ear pain, this is because There are foods that are usually kept at home and stimulate the proper functioning of the immune system, in addition to being anti-inflammatory in case the pain is already present.
According to Saber Vivir TV, these preparations will naturally solve earaches.
Ginger
Its active ingredients have a great anti-inflammatory, analgesic and decongestant effect, and facilitate the expulsion of mucus trapped in the ear. For its preparation, it is used in a decoction of 1⁄2 cm of its rhizome per glass of water, add the juice of 1⁄2 lemon, take it 3 times a day after meals.
natural disinfectant
There is a way to prepare some homemade drops for otitis, these are anti-inflammatory and help to calm the pain, indicates Saber Vivir TV.
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons of virgin olive oil.
- 1 tablespoon of the chamomile and thyme mixture.
Preparation:
- Simmer the ingredients for 5 minutes.
- Let stand another 5 and then strain.
As for this natural preparation, 3 drops should be applied in the ear 2 times a day. In case the pain persists, it is important to consult the doctor to carry out the necessary studies and look for another solution with a greater impact against that discomfort.