Publisher's Description
From VAVsoft:
It appears only natural to assume that as our ears pick up sound waves, they convert them into electrical nerve signals that represent the sounds, a loud sound producing a large nerve signal, silence producing no nerve signal at all, and once these nerve signals arrive at the brain we hear them as sounds.
However, our auditory system is not that simple. The electrical signals that travel from the ear to the brain are not an electrical representation of audio waves. The signals passing to the brain when there are no sounds are as strong as the signals produced by loud sounds.
Before the electrical signals from the ears are passed to that portion of the brain that hears the sounds, they pass through neural networks that act as filters. These filters are part of the subconscious part of the brain, and are closely connected with the part of the brain that controls emotions and the automatic response of the body to danger.
Experience continuously alters these neural networks, changing which signals are enhanced, which are attenuated, and which totally suppressed, before the signals are presented to the cerebral cortex to be perceived a sounds. Essentially, these neural networks try to pass sounds on a "need to hear" basis.
Think of how we detect the sound of our own name, a distant car horn, or a new baby stirring in its sleep, whereas we may be unaware of the sound of the blood rushing through our arteries, rain pounding on the roof, or traffic noises from a nearby street.
Signals that are new, or associated with a negative experiences, are enhanced to alert the body to prepare for "fight or flight." Interesting enough, signals that are recognised as representing a known danger evoke a weaker reaction of the autonomic system than those categorised as an unknown danger. Signals that are recognised as having occurred before, and which not being associated with positive or negative events, evoke the least reaction.
This process is called habituation. The Tinnitus Tamer uses sequences of special sounds and silent periods. When you listen to these sounds they retrain the neural networks in your brain by first weakening, and then eliminating the positive feedback that creates the Tinnitus.
Thus, the Tinnitus Tamer uses the resources of your own body to take care of the Tinnitus in a natural way.
What's new in this version:
- 1. The tone mode selection interface has been improved. There is no longer a basic and advanced tone control mode. The tone modes are now controlled by three buttons only.
- 2. Added a feature to allow skipping one or two frequencies in any session. The skipping of a frequency is selected with the tone mode button for the frequency to be skipped. This allows the creation of training session of only those frequencies, which are most effective for a Tinnitus sufferer.
- 3. The ... See all new features
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"In 4 years it has never worked!"
Version: Tinnitus Tamer 4.0.2
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
I have followed all of the instructions and guidance for this application. Nothing! No results! Nada! Now, the developer wants me to pay for a new version because I have 10.6 running when his app is 32 bit anyway. No need to update unless you feel generous. It works fine in version 3.0.6 So, what I would like to see is some INDEPENDENT verifiable third party (got it yet?) that this application actually works. I mean really. I have 747 loud tinnitus and this application is worthless. It is, by far, the worst money I have ever spent for an application. Would I recommend this application? NOT ON YOUR LIFE!!! -
"Works Great!"
Version: Tinnitus Tamer 4.0.0
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Nothing bad to say - works great..
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Nothing bad to say - works great..
Summary
Works great.
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"am i crazy?"
Version: Tinnitus Tamer 3.0.5
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
i don't have any tinnitus problems that i'm aware of, thank god, but i do have really persistent sinusitis. you wouldn't believe all the remedies i've tried, conventional and alternative. tinnitus tamer x is the first thing that has given me any relief. i know the sinuses interact with other organs and different parts of the body interact in funny ways. the nose effects taste, blowing your nose can clear your ears, people with big ears usually have big feet, i'm told acupuncturists believe there is even a relation between the ears and the kidneys, and in my case really loud music at rock concerts makes my hearing do weird fluttery things, and then i see funny white dots that float across my eyes for several days -- but i wouldn't have expected this program to fix my sinuses! i have no idea how or why it works, but i am grateful to the author. i got a really good night's sleep last night for the first time in months. -
"Maybe the name is the problem?"
Version: Tinnitus Tamer 3.0.4
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
With all of the heated and emotional controversy being generated here,
I thought I should weigh in and tell my story.
You see, I don't have any tinnitus problems that I'm aware of,
thank god, but for several years I did have really persistent sinusitis.
You wouldn't believe all the remedies I tried, conventional and alternative.
TinniusTamer for OSX is the first and only thing that has given me any lasting relief.
Perhaps this is due to the linkage between the sinuses and the ears via the Eustachian tube (?)
I am not a medical professional, so I can not explain the cure or its mechanism.
I have no idea how or why it works, but it did work for me, and I am grateful to the author.
Since I began using TinniusTamer, my sinuses have been clearer, less stuffy, less painful,
and I have been sleeping better and feeling more rested.
My partner is happy that I am snoring less too.
One easy solution to all this controversy might be to just change the name to Sinusitis Tamer.
Just a thought. -
"Junk Science"
Version: Tinnitus Tamer 3.0.1
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
Title says it all. This is based on "junk science" and has no proven value. Certainly didn't help me any. -
"am i crazy?"
Version: Tinnitus Tamer 3.0.0
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
am i crazy? i dont have any tinnitus problems that i'm aware of, thank god, but i do have really persistant sinusitis. you wouldnt believe all the remedies i've tried, conventional and alternative. tinnitus tamer x is the first thing that has given me any relief. i know the sinuses interact with other organs and different parts of the body interact in funny ways. the nose effects taste, blowing your nose can clear your ears, people with big ears usually have big feet too, i'm told there's even some sort of relation between the ears and the kidneys, and in my case really loud music at rock concerts makes my hearing do weird fluttery things, and then i see funny white dots that float across my eyes for a few hours -- but i wouldn't have expected this program to fix my sinuses! i have no idea how or why it works, but i am grateful to the author. i got a really good night's sleep last night for the first time in months. -
"do you believe in miracles?"
Version: Tinnitus Tamer 3.0.0
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
Oh my god! I'm cured! Wow this is amazing! Everything is so clear now. The couldiness that muddled my hearing has gone. I hear sharp, concise sounds. Its amazing what you can pickup when there is no ringing in the ear. I hear my blood flowing, I hear my heart pumping........this is insane. I think I may be hearing a little into the supersonic spectrum too? I'm hearing really high pitched sounds!
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