Many sufferers of the tinnitus think that finding an effective tinnitus cure is a lost cause.
This is not the case because there are ways to manage tinnitus so that it does not control your life.
With proper knowledge, saying goodbye to the ringing in your ears and hello to the music of your surroundings can be accomplished through natural and/or medical remedies.
Emphasis must be placed on the fact that the best tinnitus cures will differ from one individual to the next.
Keep in mind that each individual tinnitus sufferer is unique in that he/she will have different triggers and responses to specific remedies.
Also, keep in mind that you may have to experiment with different combinations of remedies until such time that you have your tinnitus cured, or if not cured, you have relieved the often sudden and prolonged ringing in your ears to a manageable level.
Tinnitus Cures: Lifestyle and Home Remedies Let's start with lifestyle changes since these are the easiest, most convenient and most affordable to adopt.
In many cases of tinnitus, it is a person's lifestyle that attributes to the onset of tinnitus.
Changing your lifestyle means that you will have to find ways to avoid situations that are conducive to causing tinnitus.
Some of the most common causes of tinnitus are loud noises, alcohol, nicotine and stress.

• Reducing your intake of alcohol and quitting smoking will not only make you healthier it has been known to relieve the symptoms of tinnitus.
  
• If you work around loud noises or listen to loud music, it is a good idea to wear earplugs.
  
• Be careful when using headphones or ear buds.
  When using head phones or ear buds there is a tendency to turn up the volume.
  Protect your ears by keeping the volume turned down.
  
• Masking is an effective technique for those who constantly live with ringing in their ears.
  Masking involves playing soft music or other background sounds to cover up the ringing sound.
  
• Managing your stress levels is also effective in reducing the effects of tinnitus.
  Relaxing through the use of yoga, meditation, and deep breathing are great ways to reduce stress.
  Exercise is another excellent way to manage stress and ward off tension.
  

Tinnitus Cures: Medical Conditions Tinnitus can be the result of underlying medical conditions.
Determining the underlying medical condition causing your ears to ring is the first step in developing a course of action.
In the majority of cases, once the underlying condition is treated, the ringing in the ears will stop.
Some of the more common medical condition associated with ringing in the ears are as follows:

• Buildup of excessive earwax.
  If a build up of excessive earwax is causing ringing in your ears, cleaning out the earwax is an effective treatment in stopping the ringing.
  
• Hypertension and other cardiovascular conditions involving the blood vessels are also common causes of tinnitus.
  If you suffer from high blood pressure the sound of blood rushing through your veins can be heard in your ears.
  Treating your high blood pressure or other cardiovascular condition will reduce if not eliminate the ear ringing that you hear.
  
• Many types of medications cause ringing in the ears.
  Limit your use of ibuprofen, aspirin and naproxen, as they are known to cause ringing in the ears.
  If you are taking over the counter medications or medications prescribed by your doctor and you begin to experience ringing in your ears, consult your doctor immediately so your medication can be changed.
  

The onset of tinnitus is something you cannot control; and although it may come on at the most inopportune time, you have the comfort of knowing that there are many tinnitus cures available to reduce or eliminate the ringing sound you hear.