Altered Music Can Possibly Cure Tinnitus

German scientists have proposed a new hypothesis on Monday in regards to tinnitus (ringing in the ear) and music. Although, the European Union health panel became concerned for the hearing of those living in industrialized countries (listening to mp3 players at loud volumes for long durations), these German scientists are saying listening to music can actually help bring back hearing.

The EU is logical in their concern for hearing loss and tinnitus which can be caused by loud music but according to redOrbit, music lovers can still listen to their favorite music and help improve their hearing. However, that music has to be altered to allow improvement. Scientists are saying that the only thing they would have to do is strip their music of the sound frequencies which match the individual’s tinnitus frequency.

redObit reports:

“After listening to these specially-tuned musical therapies for one year, patients reported a distinct decrease in the loudness of the ringing compared with those who had listened to non-altered placebo music.”

Tinnitus is a common problem. In fact, many of us many know someone who has complained of a “ringing” in his or her ears before. However, tinnitus can get to a very dangerous level as well. One to three percent of the population have such severe tinnitus problems, that it “impairs the quality of life.”

If these German scientists continue to prove that this music alteration method works, it would be a win-win situation for everyone. Music fiends would still get to listen to their music as usual and their hearing would be unharmed if this method could be applicable for everyone in the future.

What do you think of this hypothesis involving altered music?