With an approximated 66 million tinnitus sufferers in the United States alone, chronic ringing ears cures are being explored.
There are however several proved remedies and treatments to alleviate the discomfort in those who suffer.
Sometimes even the smallest improvement means being able to live a semi-normal life.
Having no real control over the constant ringing, the volume and frequency often unbearable, is the most frustrating part of having ringing ears, also known as Tinnitus.
While some cases can be as mild, temporary and infrequent "heartbeat" sounds in the ears, other more extreme cases have made normalcy impossible for some.
Very few frequent sufferers get quality sleep at night.
Different remedies work at different success rates for each individual.
Fortunately, many remedies and treatments are now available, and if one does not work, try something different.
Researching your specific variables such as volume, frequency and intensity may help you to ascertain which remedy is best for you.
Various treatments and remedies are available to those who suffer, but it is important to first determine the cause of the individual's ear ringing before an appropriate remedy can be considered.
There are basically four main causes of tinnitus.
They are from some sort of trauma or stress, a sinus or allergic cause, cochlear damage (physical damage to the inner ear caused by loud noises) and Meniere's's disease.
Each case of tinnitus should be examined by a trained professional to determine the exact cause so that an appropriate remedy can be applied.
It stands to reason that a mild case of ringing will be easier to treat then a chronic case which has progressively gotten worse before help was sought.
For those suffering from tinnitus due to Meniere's disease, they may be aware that the disease causes vertigo, which is dizziness or a loss of balance, and that is due to pressure in the inner ear.
It can cause temporary or even permanent hearing loss, and the best way to counter it is diet.
There should be a conscious effort on the part of those suffering to regulate their eating and drinking habits.
A diet rich in caffeine, including coffee and chocolate, as well as high in sodium such as ordinary salt or MSG has been shown to exacerbate the condition, and therefore these foods should be avoided.
Other foods to avoid are alcohol, dairy products, citrus and wheat.
Drinking plenty of water to keep the body hydrated and cleanse it of toxins, as well eating such foods as red meat and broccoli have shown to make a marked improvement of the intensity and frequency of tinnitus.
As so many people with ringing ears can attest to, the most common complaint is loss of restful sleep due to the condition.
One effective remedy for this is the "Tinnitus Masking Treatment".
It involves playing white noise either out of speakers or directly using headphones so as to "mask" the ringing.
It forces for the sufferer to either be distracted by the white noise or to give the appearance that the ringing has stopped completely, thus allowing for a good night's sleep.
Beside dietary changes and medical treatments, there are a variety of homeopathic remedies to ringing in the ears.
B vitamins and minerals such as zinc and magnesium are thought to be helpful, and Ginko Biloba and Black Cohosh have also shown promising results.