Ringing in the Ears Is NOT an Ear Problem (Fix It in 7 Days)

Ringing in the Ears Origin00:00

Ringing in the ears (tinnitus) is not coming from the ear or the inside of the ear. It can originate from loud noises such as concerts or noisy jobs, or from side effects of medication. When no such history exists, other factors must be considered.

User Reports Linking Diet to Improvement00:30

Multiple viewer comments indicated improvement after dietary changes:

• One person with tinnitus for 3 years reported the ringing was almost gone after 2 weeks of intermittent fasting (17-hour fast, 7-hour eating window) combined with low carb.
• Another with tinnitus for 8 years stated nothing worked until starting keto 5 days prior, after which the ringing was almost gone.
• A third reported tinnitus resolved after 1 year on a carnivore diet consisting of 97% meat, salt, and water.
• Worsening of tinnitus was noted when consuming sugar and caffeine.

Research Direction and Hearing Tests01:32

These reports prompted investigation into the relationship between blood sugar, insulin, and the nervous system in the inner ear. A standard hearing test primarily checks whether a beep can be heard. Parts of hearing remain untested, allowing passage of a hearing test despite actual hearing loss. Request a high frequency test and a speech in noise test for fuller assessment.

Brain-Based Mechanism of Tinnitus02:01

The ringing originates in the brain rather than the ear. Hearing loss occurs at a specific pitch, prompting the brain to produce sound to compensate for the lost note and increase volume. Causes including medications, loud sounds, viruses, infections, and chemotherapy damage the nerves inside the ear.