Nutrition and Hearing

Dr. Segal is certified through the National Association of Certified Natural Health Professionals, Inc. (CNHP) CNHP was created to provide information, instruction, and certification in the field of natural health practices that do not involve orthodox drugs or surgical procedures. CNHP's philosophy is to respect an individual’s lifestyle choice while supporting the least invasive methods of healthcare maintenance. CNHP presents a forum of alternative philosophies including nutrition and body systems, etc. are just two examples that are not easily found through traditional information channels. he is also currently working on a Doctor of Naturopathy Degree.

She is an Advanced Practioner of Health through Nutrition, Exercise and Education through the Dr. Ann Wigmore Raw Living Foods Lifestyle program of CHIDIET.com as of June 2010.

Dr. Segal highly recommends reading Dr. Michael Seidman's book, Save your Hearing Now — The Revolutionary Program That Can Prevent and Even Reverse Hearing Loss. Dr. Seidman's book available on Dr. Segal’s Product page. In it, he states that hearing loss progression can be slowed down and in some cases reversed with good nutrition, through food and supplements. He adds that a recent survey conducted by the Lewin Group found that if all adults took just a daily multivitamin, Americans could save $1.6 billion in healthcare costs. Dr. Segal's passion is to teach people easy ways to adapt their lifestyle for optimal health.

The SAVE YOUR HEARING NOW program is comprised of four basic steps to prevent hearing loss: 1) Nutrients, 2) Diet, 3) Exercise, and 4) Ear Protection. Dr. Seidman devotes an entire chapter to each of these steps, describing in simple terms how and why to apply them to one’s daily life for long-term change. Read more about the book and Dr. Seidman's program.

Nutrition for the Ear — Nutrition for Life
Take the step to nourish your ears as they deserve

We forget how important our ears are and that their malfunction can seriously impair our life. By nourishing the ears you are nourishing your nervous system, brain, head and neck muscles, all your primary sensory organs. This influences your ability to receive and communicate with others.

It is vitally important to use our nutrition for the ear when utilizing the forms of Sound Therapy. The stimulation brought about by the music requires the ear to begin functioning at a much higher level of muscular and vibratory activity than it was previously. Unless extra nutrition is provided at the same time, the ear struggles to improve its performance. Athletes require more concentrated nutrition. Now you are becoming an athlete of the ear.

Did you know that the FDA does not regulate the vitamin industry, nor are there any laws that limit the serving size or the amount of nutrients in any vitamin supplement? As a result, anyone, even you or I, can bottle and sell a vitamin and label them how we like. Dr. Segal has studied and investigated these following nutritional supplements for the ear and body to assist her patients in getting the best nutrition in the right form that is absorbed through the body to optimize its function.

The Vi-PAK through Visalus Sciences is an easy to take AM/PM supplement that Dr. Seidman has developed and recommends to maintain health, wellness and hearing health. You can read more about this at Visalus.com. (Roll over the "Health" tab and click on "Nutrition.") You can read about Seidman’s research as well. Frequently asked questions about the Vipak are included here. Dr. Segal can provide you with more information about the Vi-PAK. The nutritional aspect is a critical component to hearing and overall health. Dr. Segal can help you develop a program to optimize your body’s function to feel more relaxed and assist in the body’s healing. To learn more, watch the video from Dr. Seidman on the Vi-PAK. Learn more about the role of nutrients; see some of the current research on vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients and antioxidants. Dr. Segal can assist you in finding the right program for you.

In Chapter 6 of his book, entitled “Step one: The Nutrients That You Need,” he explains why vitamins and minerals are so critical to ear health and function. In Maureen Kennedy Salaman’s book All Your Health Questions Answered Naturally II, this noted nutritionist has extensively researched the area of nutrition and health. In Chapter 85 of her book on Hearing Loss, as well as Chapter 158 on Vertigo (Dizziness), she further supports the critical role of essential vitamins and minerals to ear health. Salaman emphasizes the role of zinc deficiency in hearing loss, including those that occur in the inner ear. Researchers have also noted that magnesium deficiency can make some people more susceptible to hearing loss when they are exposed to loud noise. Read about Magnesium deficiency and how it affects your body and hearing. If you've heard about Alpha Lipoic Acid and how it affects tinnitus, this article is helpful.

All of the advertisements and information you read about what water is best for you, can become confusing. In addition to pure, clean water from a water filter or even a spring...it's the water locked inside fruits and vegetables that is among the healthiest. This "living water" is one of the most nutritious water in the world, and youc an tap into it by juicing fruits and vegetables on a daily basis. Did you know that the seeds of most fruits and vegetables are packed with nutrients? Dr. Bernard Jenson, Ph.D., in his book Foods That Heal, states that seeds appear to have all the essential chemical elements, nutrients and nuclei acids to produce life. He further notes that berries are a wonderful fruit, not only for the vitamins and minerals that are packed in the fruit but also for the added nutritional value in the seeds.

Toxins in our environment due to the foods we eat and the air we breathe can deplete the body of these essential vitamins and minerals. Antioxidants are important to prevent free radical damage in the ear as the body constantly tries to repair itself from the damage. Tinnitus and other hearing-related disorders have been documented as being related to exposure to environmental toxins. For further information regarding these supplements as well as how to reduce the toxins in your home, please refer to the Web site. Dr. Segal can provide you with further information regarding the recommended supplements.

Are there certain foods that make tinnitus worse? Yes. Diet is essential to the synergistic flow of the body. For example, salt is to be avoided for those with tinnitus. It restricts blood vessels, influences circulation and raises blood pressure that is directly linked to tinnitus. Sugar metabolism influences tinnitus. Food additives such as aspartame and flavor enhancers like MSG (Monosodium Glutamate) are what are called excitatory neurotransmitters. These compounds excite the neurons in the brain, raising the level of electrical activity in the auditory (hearing) part of the brain. For further information about nutrition and assisting your body in functioning to its optimal ability, contact Dr. Segal for a consultation. She can assist you with grocery shopping and meal planning. When given the proper environment, the body has the innate ability to continually attempt to return to a state of balance.

How does your diet affect how you think? Read this interesting link about diet and brain function. Foods like brown rice have many health benefits. For example green tea has significant health benefits. If you are desiring to drink green tea and have tinnitus look for the green tea that is decaffeinated and try to purchase an organic form of green tea free of any other additives that have been used in processing the tea. Dr. Segal can assist you with specific brand and sources. Here's a more complete list of foods that have specific health benefits.

For further information regarding whole foods that are additive free, convenient and providing whole nutrition, please view the Web site. These products are 100 percent residue free, providing essential minerals and vitamins to the body. Dr. Segal can provide you with additional information regarding the products, and samples are available upon request.

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Disclaimer
This site is not intended to give medical advice or to make any health claims on the prevention or curing ofdiseases.This site is only for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss with your own, qualified health care provider before adding in supplements or making any changes in your diet.