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Is there an epidemic of hearing problems today, especially among
young people?
Yes, after years of exposure to various loud noises and other
factors, many people are experiencing hearing loss and ringing
in the ears (tinnitus) beginning in their 20's.
Finally, there’s new, substantial breakthrough clinical research
for hearing improvement and protection. This is welcome news that
millions of people have been waiting for.
Hearing Issues Today
Hearing is the 2nd most common health concern today (behind heart
concerns) for millions of Americans. Unfortunately, hearing aids,
cochlear implants, and learning to read lips have been the only
options available until now.
Projections indicate that the number of people with hearing concerns
will grow as the population ages and increasing noise pollution
continues to increase. Although hearing challenges are thought
of as typically striking seniors, more people are experiencing
hearing issues at an earlier age. A recent study in the Journal
of the American Medical Association reported that nearly 15% of
school-aged children had hearing challenges.
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2. Why are there so many problems with our hearing
today?
Well, it’s a loud, loud world. Stereo headphones, TV, movies,
power tools, lawnmowers, leaf blowers, motorcycles, etc. all add
to the noise problem. Noise is a concern because it places stress
on the auditory system function which may require additional nutritional
support for optimal hearing function and acuity. And many experts
believe that much of the cumulative effect of noise that occurs
over a lifetime may be a major concern for most people.
Harmful Sound Levels
Sounds above 90 decibels (dB), particularly if the sound is prolonged,
may be the most stressful. Motorcycles, snowmobiles, and similar
engines range around 85 to 90 dB, and a rock concert may approach
100 dB. A jackhammer emits sounds of about 120 dB from 3 feet
away, and a jet engine emits sound of about 130 dB from 100 feet
away. A general rule of thumb is that if you need to shout to
be heard, the sound is in the range that should become a concern
for our hearing function. Train engineers, military personnel,
construction workers, hunters and musicians–especially rock musicians–may
all be subjected to excessive noise.
Studies of populations that are not exposed to noise (like remote
tribes in the Sudan and Easter Island), don’t experience hearing
issues. Remote populations also have other differences including:
a high-fiber low-fat diet, virtually no obesity, no industrial
pollutants, and lots of exercise.
Recently, scientists have discovered nutritional ingredients
and formulas that help support optimal auditory function and help
maintain hearing acuity. And we’re going to talk specifically
about that today.
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3. In layman’s terms, how do we hear?
Hearing-problem symptoms:
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Difficulty in following and participating in conversations.
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Poor attention span with distractibility.
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Accusations of others not speaking clearly/LI>
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Changes in quality of voice; speech too loud or too soft
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Changes in personality: indifference, social withdrawal,
insecurity.
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Difficulty in hearing high-pitched voices of women and children
Hearing is a complex and intricate process that enables sound
vibrations to pass from outside the head to the part of the brain
that controls hearing—all in a microsecond. First, the external
ear canal picks up vibrations from sound and transmits them to
the eardrum, causing it and the three small attached auditory
bones (called ossicles) in the middle ear to vibrate. The smallest
of these bones, the stapes (or stirrup), moves like a plunger
that causes the fluids in the cochlea (located in the inner ear)
to move. The vibrations in the fluid stimulate the tiny, critical
hearing cells (called hair cells) within the cochlea to convert
sound waves into nerve impulses for transmission to the brain.
Only when the nerve impulses reach the auditory area in the brain
does the listener become aware of the sound. Damage to any portion
of this intricate chain can result in impaired hearing.
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4. What are some of the symptoms of hearing loss?
Hearing problems often come on gradually and unnoticed by the
person with the problem. Psychological manifestations may occur
before a conscious lack of hearing is admitted.
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5. What usually goes wrong with our hearing?
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There can be an obstruction of the airway to the ear drum.
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The eardrum can be damaged
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Transmission of vibrations from the eardrum to the cochlea
can be impaired by faulty mechanisms in the middle ear.
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The transformation of vibrations into nerve signals can be
impaired though damage to the hair cells which make this transformation.
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The brain can misinterpret the signals it receives.
If any of these conditions have happened to you or to someone
you know, a medical doctor should be contacted for a comprehensive
assessment. Audiologists can measure the type and degree of hearing
loss. It is much better to know the facts than to guess on your
hearing.
Most often physicians discover that transmission of the vibrations
into nerve signals is the major cause of loss of hearing for most
people. So proper maintenance of the hearing cells in the cochlea
is vital to good hearing. New, exciting scientific research shows
that natural nutritional ingredients and formulas help support
the hearing cells for optimal acuity.
Other personal difficulties can cause partial or complete deafness.
Surgical procedures can result in damage to the inner ear, especially
when excessive bleeding occurs there. A spasm of the artery going
to the cochlea can leave the inner ear without circulating blood
and thus cause deafness in the ear where the spasm occurs. Meniere’s
disease, thought to be caused by an over-secretion of fluids in
the inner ear, can result not only in deafness but in sudden attacks
of vertigo, tinnitus, and vomiting. All of these require medical
attention which should not be delayed.
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6. How do people compensate for impaired hearing?
No one wears a hearing aid just to be fashionable. Hearing aids
increase the amplification of sound waves that impact the eardrum
and attempt to filter out background noise. They are very expensive
and not many people enjoy wearing them.
Recently, new clinical research shows that hearing functions
can be improved with natural ingredients and formulas.
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7. What needs to be fixed for better hearing?
The vast majority of people suffering from hearing loss (other
than a simple buildup of wax) have something wrong with the function
of the hearing (hair) cells in cochlea and the transmission of
accurate signals to the auditory nerve.
Up until now this has been treated chiefly by amplification of
the sound (hearing aids). More recent discoveries have pointed
to improving the circulation to the hearing cells in the inner
ear (cochlea) so that repairs can be made. Think of it, your own
body is programmed to maintain adequate hearing, and to repair
hearing malfunction. There are things you can do to enhance this
maintenance program. That’s why Dr. Bob Martin has developed HearAll.
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8. Are there specific ingredients proven to support
better hearing function?
Recently scientists have discovered nutritional ingredients and
formulas that help support optimal auditory function and maintain
hearing acuity. The latest research studies illustrate how to:
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Support optimal hearing and hearing cell function
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Provide specific nutrients for the auditory system
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Promote circulation to the auditory system
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Sharpen auditory sensitivity and promote cochlear ear function
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Protect hearing cells from free-radical damage and maintain
longevity (See p. 5 on ‘How HearAll Works’)
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9. Why does your HearAll use “Methyl” vitamin B-12
instead of the more common “Cyano” B-12 found in virtually all other
supplements? Is it better?
Yes, much better. It’s twice as expensive ($17,000/kg), but it’s
the only form of B-12 that supports optimal hearing function.
The common cyanocobalamin (or cyano B-12) is used by essentially
all other vitamin companies because it’s cheaper and more available.
As its name suggests, cyano B-12 has a cyanide chemical group
attached which is not very well absorbed by the body. Whereas,
methyl B-12 (or methylcobalamin) carries a preferred methyl group
instead, and is the form naturally circulating in our blood plasma.
It is the active “coenzyme” form of vitamin B-12.
And Dr. Bob Martin’s Hearall is the only product that uses the
preferred methyl B-12.
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10. Where can HearAll be purchased?
It’s only available in health food stores and here at www.intomyhealth.com.
Or call 1-866-968-3663.
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11. Does aging automatically mean that we will be
hard of hearing?
Most doctors tell us that hearing challenges increase as we get
older. Almost all the available literature presumes that a certain
percentage of the population will become “hard of hearing” when
they get older.
John A. McDougall, M.D., presents evidence to the contrary in
his book, The McDougall Program for a Healthy Heart.3 He notes
that people in the Third World eating their traditional diets
have better hearing at the age of 70 than the average American
has at 20. These people live to a ripe old age with all of their
senses intact, while many of us have more hearing issues as we
get older.
When scientists compared the hearing of the African tribes people
called Maabans with the people in Wisconsin, they couldn't find
any of the Africans, at any age, with hearing concerns like those
common in Wisconsin, the dairy capital of the United States. When
scientists studied the Finnish people, who eat a high-fat diet,
with Yugoslavs, who had a much lower cholesterol level, they found
Finnish children with hearing challenges at the age of 10. By
the age of 19, those young Finns had a marked inability to hear
high frequency sounds. Yugoslav children had no such hearing concerns.
Dr. McDougall points out that, just as the arteries nourishing
the heart and brain become clogged with fat, the vessels supplying
the inner ear also become clogged, causing hearing function concerns.
| Ototoxic Drugs:
Antibiotics (especially the aminoglycosides), Anesthetics
(Lidocaine (Novocain), Anti-malarials (Quinine), Cardiac
(Heart) Medications, Chemotherapeutic (Cancer) Agents,
Diuretics, Glucocorticosteroids (Cortisone, Steroids),
Miscellaneous Substances (Alcohol, Caffeine, Lead, Marijuana,
Nicotine, Mercury), Mucosal Protectant (Stomach Ulcer),
Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (Aspirin, Ibuprofen
(Motrin, Advil, Nuprin), Methyl Salicylates (Bengay),
Anaprox (Aleve), Psychopharmacologic (Mood Altering) Agents,
and Vapors, Solvents (Gasoline).
Neomycin is found in many over-the-counter antibiotic
ointments, and is the drug that is most likely to be a
concern for our hearing function, so it is recommended
for external use only. But even this topical therapy has
resulted in hearing function concerns when large areas
were treated which allowed for large amounts of the drug
to be absorbed into the body. Vancomycin is a similar
to aminoglycosides when used intravenously. |
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12. Are there common medications that damage hearing
function?
Yes, there are a number of commonly used drugs that are known
to be a potential concern for hearing function and clarity.
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13. Are there specific foods or a diet that supports
optimal hearing function?
Good nutrition is essential. Eat a diet that is low in saturated
animal fat and refined carbohydrates and include plenty of cold-water
fish (i.e. salmon, trout, albacore tuna, herring, mackerel, sardines,
anchovies, etc.), whole grains, seeds, nuts, and fresh vegetables
and fruits. Eat foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as fish,
canola oil, soybeans, flaxseed, walnuts, and wheat germ. Omega-3's
are essential fatty acids that our bodies cannot create without
first obtaining them from food. The benefits of omega-3 fatty
acids have been touted for years - with documented research. What
has brought omega-3 into the spotlight in recent years, however,
is the possible protective role in cardiovascular health. And
better cardiovascular health means a healthy hearing function.
Vitamins A and E also support optimal hearing function.4 Foods
that contain vitamin A and E include: Liver, fish liver oils,
eggs, carrots, nuts, wheat germ and dark-green leafy vegetables.
Make sure that your diet contains plenty of fiber to prevent occasional
constipation and keep the bowels clean. Drink 8 glasses of purified
water per day. Ears are nourished by the body's blood supply.
Fatty foods can change the blood supply to the ears. In some countries
where people eat a vegetarian diet, the people were found to have
better hearing even when they were quite old. This is not true
in our country. Researchers believe this may be due to our "junk
food" eating habits and noisy surroundings.
In some cases, hearing may be improved by reducing salt, which
can cause fluids to be retained in the ear. Avoid dairy products,
which some alterative practitioners believe create excess mucus
in the body, especially in children. And take HearAll nutritional
supplement daily to support optimal hearing function and acuity.
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14. Are there specific exercises for optimal hearing?
There are simple daily exercises that can provide tremendous
support for optimal hearing function. Specific recommended exercises
are included in the HearAll package.
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15. I understand that accupressure is helpful for
hearing. What is accupressure and how does it help?
Acupressure is an ancient healing art developed over 5000 years
ago. You use your fingers to press specific points on the surface
of your body and head, in order to stimulate the body's natural
self defense abilities. The origins of acupressure are as natural
as the instinctive impulse to hold your forehead or temples when
you have a headache. Most people can recall having used your hands
spontaneously to hold tense or painful places on your body or
head. Simple acupressure points to help support your hearing function
are included FREE in every HearAll package.
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16. What can we actively do now so that we will always
enjoy our favorite sounds?
If we have healthy ears now, we can do things to keep it that
way:
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Evaluate your noise pollution and determine if you should
be using earplugs or other types of protection. Be aware of
risks connected with recreation such as shooting a gun, driving
snowmobiles, or other similar activities. Do not listen to
loud music for long periods. Avoid very loud and dangerous
noise. Do not listen to loud music with earphones.
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Work in your community to keep it quiet. Let elected officials
know that you are concerned about protecting ears and hearing.
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Be on the alert for possible hearing problems with your children.
Does your 3-month-old daughter smile when you speak to her?
More and more hospitals are testing newborns for hearing loss.
The sooner their disability is discovered and treated, the
less likely they are to fall behind in the development of
important language and social skills. Educate your children
about the danger of loud recreational noise.
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If your ears frequently tend to get severely blocked with
wax, clean them periodically with hydrogen peroxide.
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Be sure to report any sudden hearing loss to your doctor
or audiologist immediately.
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Use Dr. Bob Martin’s HearAll
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