Show Notes
Tinnitus can be incredibly debilitating. From a Western perspective, it can be caused by constant exposure to loud noise, and there’s a strong connection to the kidneys in TCM. If you have Tinnitus, this episode is your guide, with herbs, at-home acupressure for you to do, and a breakdown of what might be going on in your emotional world.. Show notes⬇️
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Chapters:
3:30 - 6:00 - An embryology explanation
6:00 - 7:10 - Infections in different areas of the body
7:15 - 8:55 - Hearing and Your Brain
9:50 - The Tinnitus/Kidney Link
12:50 - 15:17 Chronic Fear & The Kidneys
15:50 - 16:45 - The Emotional Gallbladder Link
16:55 - 18:00 - The Meridian Relationship Between the Gallbadder and the Ear
18:00 - 21:55 - Acupressure points for Tinnitus
24:53 - 25:27 - Sludge in the Gallbladder and Kidneys
25:28 - Can Tinnitus Be Due to Infections?
26:10 28:00 - Tinnitus from Emotional Experiences
28:00 - 28:34 - Emotional healing therapies
28:35 - 30:30 - Homeopathy
30:32 - 32:30 - Herbal treatments
34:36 36:07 - Labs to check for infection
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