Do you suffer from ringing in the ears? Do you want to use a natural ringing in the ears remedy instead of taking medications that may have harmful side effects? Tinnitus or ringing in the ears is natural; it is common after hearing a loud noise or exposure to consistent loud noises or loud music. But there are times when ringing becomes very annoying; you can't think, you can't concentrate and you even can't sleep because of the persistent ringing in your ears.

It's important that before starting any ringing in the ears remedy to consult a doctor to be able to learn any underlying cause of tinnitus. Sometimes the best remedy to treat any condition such as tinnitus is to treat any illness or a medical condition that causes tinnitus.

Here is an easy ringing in the ears remedy that you may try at home:

• Using white noise is the foremost way to get rid of persistent ringing in the ears. You may try white noise machines that emit low frequency sounds; this type of sound masks irritating ringing in the ears and can help you concentrate on what you are doing or help you go to sleep.

• If you don't want to purchase white noise machines, ordinary home appliances will also work well. You may use the noise of an electric fan or the humming noise of a washing machine/dryer while there are people who are comfortable in hearing vacuum cleaner or hair dryer noises to reduce irritating tinnitus.

Other remedies for ringing in the ears include:

• Another way to get rid of tinnitus is to make changes in your diet. Tinnitus experts believe that a diet that stimulates the nervous system and increases blood pressure has a direct effect on ringing in the ears. Foods and drinks like coffee, caffeinated drinks, tea and chocolate may aggravate tinnitus and will only make conditions worse if you are trying to use other home remedies. Get rid of these foods from your diet list and try to eat healthier foods that can improve your immune system.

Fortifying your immune system will help you stay away from colds and flu that can also aggravate ringing in the ears.

• It is said that developing tinnitus today will likely reappear in the future and the most common culprits for its redevelopment is stress and anxiety. Even the slightest stress could trigger a full blown attack; so learn to manage your stressors and ways to conquer anxiety.

Popular ways to get rid of stress and anxiety without overwhelming yourself is the use of nightly relaxation techniques like long warm baths, yoga, breathing techniques, meditation etc.

Get enough sleep and rest during the day; sleeplessness and tiredness will only add to your anxiety and will only cause your tinnitus to aggravate. If you cannot afford to sleep for a straight 8 hours, take short naps within the day to relax you. Ultimately you will gain control over ringing in the ears with these simple adjustments.