If you cut yourself, that cut will heal. If you stub your toe, it might feel bruised and swollen but the inflammation will subside, and you’ll feel better in a little while. Even a broken bone will mend if correctly set.
But what if your hearing is damaged? Does the inner ear heal itself? Will your hearing come back? Can homeopathic remedies facilitate that healing?
What is homeopathic medicine’s approach?
The basic idea is that homeopathic medicine is natural. You’re treating the whole person, according to this method, not simply the ailment. The basic premise is that the human body should heal itself. Those who practice it think they are stimulating a natural healing process that lets the body heal quicker than otherwise possible.
What is homeopathic medicine made of?
“Homeo” means “like” and “pathy” has the word “disease” at its basis. So the general meaning of homeopathy is “like a disease”. The fact that a cure would be called “like a disease” might seem strange.”
This is because many homeopathic remedies use compounds that are harmful in large amounts like arsenic, nightshade, and even poison ivy. The thought is that by administering these kinds of substances, you encourage a natural healing process.
Some individuals believe in homeopathic treatments and other people don’t. Normally, once a person develops an opinion about this, it’s difficult to change their mind. What we will address is why there are no homeopathic treatments for hearing loss.
In contrast to other parts of the body where homeopathy might be harmless at best, with hearing, you can actually do substantial, lasting harm to your ears.
How hearing works
The cochlea, which is the name for the inner ear, is shaped like a snail shell. There are little hairs, called cilia, inside of this structure. When sound is created, these little hairs will vibrate rhythmically. The manner in which these hair cells move transmits complex signals to the brain. These signals are then sorted out by the brain and distinguished as unique sounds. It can decode whether someone said the letter “T” or the letter “D.”
When a healthy child is born, they have thousands of these tiny hairs. But these hairs decay as you age and your ears are exposed to infections, loud noises, and other hazards. They bend, break, and die. Sound will no longer be received and transmitted by these dead hairs.
The high-frequency hairs that can pick up sounds like a flute solo, birds chirping, or the playing of children are the most fragile. So these are the first to go when your ears start to take damage.
Once these hairs are damaged, they don’t grow back or heal themselves — ever. That’s why it’s so critical to use hearing protection.
Homeopathy and Hearing
The body’s natural healing system is believed to be activated by homeopathic treatments. In the case of human hearing, there’s no natural healing process established. When these hairs die, they never grow back.
The best course of action, if you’re experiencing early hearing loss, is to give us a call for a hearing test. You will probably be doing long term harm if you put off getting a hearing exam and instead try a homeopathic approach. Talk with us today about proven prevention and treatment options.