{"id":4790,"date":"2019-09-20T08:38:08","date_gmt":"2019-09-20T08:38:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/?p=4790"},"modified":"2020-11-13T18:00:22","modified_gmt":"2020-11-13T18:00:22","slug":"essential-oils-non-essential-hearing-loss-solutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/essential-oils-non-essential-hearing-loss-solutions\/","title":{"rendered":"Essential Oils: Non-Essential Hearing Loss Solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"

With approximately one out of every five people suffering from hearing loss<\/a> in San Rafael, it’s “natural” to look for a way to improve your hearing. Many people view essential oils as a breakthrough treatment for practically every ailment under the sun, but there is no evidence to prove they’re an effective solution for any medical condition\u2014including hearing loss.<\/p>\n

Essential Oils Have Been Around for Centuries<\/h2>\n

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Essential oils are concentrated liquids extracted from a variety of plants, often herbs and fruit. There are literally hundreds of different fragrances that can be distilled; some of the more popular ones include peppermint, lavender, tea tree oil, cedarwood, lemon and eucalyptus. Oils can be distilled from the leaves, flowers, roots, seeds, bark, berries and needles of different plants and trees.<\/p>\n

The use of essential oils is hardly new. They have been used in folk medicine applications for centuries, with records dating back to the 12th century. They have come into vogue again in recent years thanks to the popularity of aromatherapy, a form of alternative medicine that claims to promote positive well-being. Users diffuse the oils, burn them or rub them into their skin. Many have taken these health claims a step further and believe that essential oils can provide a wide range of health benefits for ailments of all kinds. They are used to:<\/p>\n