The Silent Masters

The Role of Diet and Lifestyle in the Tinnitus Management: A Comprehensive Review

“…Effective stress management techniques can significantly ameliorate tinnitus symptoms and alleviate the associated distress. Tinnitus and stress share a close relationship, with stress often exacerbating tinnitus symptoms, while the condition itself can induce stress and anxiety [ 28 , 29 ]. The research underscores stress as a trigger for tinnitus or a factor in worsening existing symptoms, creating a cyclic interplay between stress and tinnitus [ 29 ].…”

“…Tinnitus and stress share a close relationship, with stress often exacerbating tinnitus symptoms, while the condition itself can induce stress and anxiety [ 28 , 29 ]. The research underscores stress as a trigger for tinnitus or a factor in worsening existing symptoms, creating a cyclic interplay between stress and tinnitus [ 29 ]. An array of stress management strategies can be implemented to disrupt this cycle.…”

“…Often utilized alongside mindfulness programs, CBT has demonstrated efficacy in reducing depression and anxiety, enhancing social functioning, and improving overall mental well-being [ 30 ]. Furthermore, adopting a daily exercise regimen, learning to regulate stress responses, and seeking support from healthcare professionals or tinnitus support groups are valuable components of stress and tinnitus management [ 29 ]. Soft music, white noise, specialized tinnitus relaxers, and apps that generate relaxing sounds can effectively distract from tinnitus symptoms [ 29 , 30 ].…”

“…Furthermore, adopting a daily exercise regimen, learning to regulate stress responses, and seeking support from healthcare professionals or tinnitus support groups are valuable components of stress and tinnitus management [ 29 ]. Soft music, white noise, specialized tinnitus relaxers, and apps that generate relaxing sounds can effectively distract from tinnitus symptoms [ 29 , 30 ].…”

Between Censorship and Patronage: Interaction between Bishops and Scholars in Carolingian Book Dedications

“…14 To uphold both notions, Peter Godman had to take recourse in the vague formulation that even if formal procedures may have been lacking, the early medieval centuries would have witnessed a 'mentality' of censorship. 15 But if we ask for documentation or further illustration of such a repressive mentality, it seems that we can only point to the same topoi of correction that have been routinely discarded as meaningless in the search for formalized mechanisms of control.…”