Tinnitus

Dr. Barrett is a professional member of the American Tinnitus Association. Dr. Barrett’s Treatment of Tinnitus with Acupuncture and East-West Functional  Medicine means state of the art treatments that take advantage of both Western Scientific Advances and the Safe, Effective, Natural, and Self-Sustaining, Functional Approach of Eastern Medicine.  Eastern Functional Medicine includes Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine and is the only medicine in the world backed by 2,000 years of Written, Empirical Clinical Evidence to treat Tinnitus.  Recent clinical trials prove the approach to be 92% effective in treating Tinnitus.

Tinnitus is one of the most frustrating medical conditions to experience.  With uncontrollable nonstop ringing, buzzing and or hissing in the ears, and loss of hearing, life can become chaotic and completely dysfunctional.  Tinnitus, like hearing loss, can be caused by any number of underlying conditions including ear problems, chronic health conditions, and injuries or conditions that affect auditory nerves and surrounding tissue.  According to the National Institute of Health, since there are many different factors contributing to tinnitus, there is no causal therapy for treating tinnitus in the realm of Western Medicine.  As a result, many patients are left hopeless and alone to deal with the relentless annoyance of tinnitus.

However, the Comprehensive Functional Approach of East-West Medicine and its wisdom of 2000 years of written clinical evidence for treating tinnitus, recognizes the many different symptoms and causes of tinnitus and has established protocols for each.  Accordingly, the treatment will vary from patient to patient.  The primary underlying causes of tinnitus are poor circulation, eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD), and stress.  Each of these factors can have multiple causes including injuries, medications, allergies, indigestion, sleep apnea, poor diet, stressful environments, and lack of rest. Tinnitus is often associated with other symptoms such as TMJ, vertigo, migraines, Meniere’ disease, inflammation, and PTSD.  The Comprehensive Functional Medicine Approach of East-West Medicine will examine and treat the core causes of each.  Given the efficacy of treatments, 70% of patients are clinically cured in six treatments or less. 

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Richard: (Facebook) “I went to Dr. Barrett after my ENT said that there was nothing that could be done for my tinnitus. It was preventing me from sleeping and was incredibly annoying. Dr. Barrett helped me, and I am now over 95 % better. Many days, I am 100 % better. He’s very caring and explains things in a compassionate, helping manner. I am very lucky to have found him.”

Negeen F.: (Yelp) “I developed tinnitus November 2022 and my life turned upside down. I was in a tremendous amount of distress, couldn’t sleep and very anxious. My dear cousin was concerned and did some research in eastern medicine and the treatment of tinnitus, and found Dr Barrett. I saw him March of 2023. My distress was high (he’ll score your tinnitus distress out of 100). Mine was in the 90s on the first visit. I am happy to state it is a 1/100 today. After 4 treatments I got better and better. I can live a normal life now. He is very knowledgeable about tinnitus and has a lot of experience treating it. Highly recommend for anyone who has not tried acupuncture/Chinese medicine for it. Thank you Dr Barrett!”

Steve: (Yelp) “I am a retired Chief of Police and former Captain with the LASD. I retired after 40 years of experience. Like many retired law enforcement and first responders I developed ringing and a pulsating sound in my right ear. Anyone who has this condition knows how disruptive to your life this condition can be. My specialist told me I have a condition called “Tinnitus.” They told me there was no cure. Thankfully I was able to find Dr. John Barrett who has been treating me with Acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine. After just a few weeks of treatment , the heartbeat and pulsating sound in my right ear is gone and the ringing is getting less with each treatment. In addition to reducing my Tinnitus and giving me hope it will one day disappear, Dr Barrett is one of the most caring and compassionate Dr’s I’ve ever had the pleasure to know. He is funny, witty, patient, and has a great sense of humor. I know their are thousands of people like me out there with this horrible condition who now have hope and should have a consultation with Dr. Barrett. I feel blessed to have him in my life.”

Valerie C.: (Yelp) “Dr. John Barrett is a treasure. As a highly skilled acupuncturist with extensive experience and deep knowledge of holistic healing modalities, he possesses a combination of technical expertise and compassionate care. He is a generous listener, intuitive and empathetic and his clinic is welcoming and tranquil. Because of him, I have finally found help for tinnitus after consulting with multiple E N T specialists for almost two years, to no avail. At my first intake appointment, Dr. Barrett thoroughly assessed my symptoms and provided a comprehensive overview of valuable health and wellness resources, including his book “Caveman Bodies in a Corporate Jungle: How to Stay Healthy While Excelling in a Work Environment.” After just three visits with him, the volume and frequency of my tinnitus reduced significantly and continues to remain in the background. Much of the time I am not aware of it. Dr. Barrett’s transformative approach to healing has helped me so much and I highly recommend him to anyone who is struggling with tinnitus or other health concerns.”

Az S.: (Yelp) “Dr. Barrett is an exceptional acupuncturist who has helped my father manage his tinnitus and headaches. My father had been struggling with these issues for months, and traditional medical treatments had not provided much relief. However, after just a few sessions with Dr. Barrett, my father began to notice a significant improvement in his symptoms. Dr. Barrett’s expertise in acupuncture and his compassionate approach to patient care made all the difference. We highly recommend him to anyone seeking relief from chronic pain or other health issues.”

George A.: (Yelp) “All I can say is that this doctor is an amazing human being and cares deeply for his patients and helped me overcome a severe case of tinnitus back in 2015. His diet recommendations as well as his treatments are on point.  More recently I had other issues and once again Dr. Barrett was able to help me. I felt it was time to write this review. Thank you Dr. Barrett.”

Vaheh H.: (Yelp) “I was suffering from ear ringing (tinnitus) for more then 8 months.  I saw almost the best ENT doctors and they couldn’t do anything about it… fortunately Dr barrett was the only one who helped me with that nightmare to go away from my brain! Now I feel like I am back to my normal life. His technique (qi gong) practices is fantastic and absolutely helpful for nerve relaxation. Also his acupuncture treatment is amazingly helpful..
Definitely I recommend him for anyone who’s suffering from tinnitus.”

Wilma J.: “I decided to get treated by Dr. Barrett for severe headaches and ringing in my ears. Upon diagnosis, he noted that my blood pressure was 190/ 90. Immediately, Dr. Barrett recommended that I see a doctor for western treatment. He then proceeded to treat me with acupuncture and herbs. During that first week my headaches stopped, and the ringing in my ears was minimal. I also followed up with Dr. Barrett’s recommendation to see a doctor and was given pharmaceuticals to control my blood pressure. Upon my next visit to Dr. Barrett, my blood pressure was down to 160/85. Although still high, Dr. Barrett was not so alarmed and suggested we continue to treat with Eastern Medicine in addition to Western Medicine. Dr. Barrett researched all the herbs and medications I was using to make sure they were compatible. Since the pharmaceuticals were causing me extreme side effects and fatigue, Dr. Barrett’s goal was to further reduce my blood pressure with Eastern Medicine, and while working with my MD, reduce my need for the pharmaceuticals. Dr. Barrett also recommended dietary changes and that I buy a blood pressure device to measure my blood pressure throughout the day. After three months, I no longer needed the western medication. After six months, I no longer need the Eastern Medicine herbal formula. This means a lot to me, as most people end up relying on medication to control blood pressure for the rest of their lives. Given the side effects, I do not know how I would have coped, as my quality of life and ability to perform my job would have deteriorated.”

Germano: (Yelp) “Great doctor, cares, helped me out tremendously. In addition to tinnitus, acupuncture and eastern medicine helped my blood pressure…Thank you Doctor Barrett”

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Acupuncture Plus Herbs 91.9% Effective Rate Treating Tinnitus

References: Song SX, Wang CY, Yin CP. Randomized comparative research on Yishenrougantongluotang brew in treating nervous tinnitus J. Practical TCM Internal Medicine Journal, 2013, 27(3): 45-47.
Wang SJ. Clinical observation of integrative medicine in treating nervous tinnitus J. Hubei TCM University Journal, 2014, 16(2): 90-92.
Qu R, Gao SL. Clinical findings on TCM and western integrative medicine in treating nervous tinnitus J. Chinese TCM Journal, 2007, 10: 70-71.  et al.

Electro-Acupuncture Alone 89.6% Effective Rate Treating Tinnitus

References: Zhao Y & Xie XY. (2013). Treatment Efficiency Observation of Electro-acupuncture for 48 Cases of Nervous Tinnitus. Chinese Manipulation & Rehabilitation Medicine. 4(4).
Zhang XT, Yuan GL, Xu M, et al. (2002). The effects of acupuncture on inner Tinggong acupoint to brainstem evoked potentials on patients with sudden deafness. Journal of TCM. 43:68.
Montazem A. Secondary tinnitus as a symptom of instability of the upper cervical spine: operative management. Int Tinnitus J. 2000;6(2):130–133.  et al.

Acupuncture More Effective Than Pharmaceuticals Treating Hearing Loss

Acupuncture, as a standalone therapy, achieved a 79.4% total effective rate.

Pharmaceutical Therapy, as a stand alone therapy achieved a 47.1% total effective rate.

Acupuncture Plus Pharmaceuticals Integrated Therapy achieved a 97.1% total effective rate.

References:  Liao W, Dai S, Jia JP, et al. (2015). Integrated Treatment of Traditional Chinese Acupuncture and Western Medicine for Sudden Deafness of 34 Cases, Journal of Clinical Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Volume 31, No. 1.
Schreiber BE, Agrup C, Haskard DO, et al. (2010). Sudden sensorineural hearing loss, The Lancet, Volume 375, No. 9721, p1203–1211. et al.

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Dr. Barrett specializes in difficult cases.  You can make and appointment and if you have any questions regarding your specific condition, take advantage of Dr. Barrett’s FREE telephone consultation.  He will be happy to answer any questions and help guide you to the best care possible.

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