Aloha Shirley P.,

Do the exercises with your eyes open. Don't do the mediations or exercises with headphones.

Check out the following post (skipping shr33m's input unless you have a background in TCM-it's not something we do int SFQ):
http://www.learningstrategies.com/forum/...=true#Post51821

Do the black sesame seed broth and other kidney energy assisting things Chunyi mentions in Level Two.

Ringing in the ears, deafness or hearing not as sharp — work on kidneys. Test by plugging your ears with the fleshy (triangle) part so they’re completely closed, then jiggle your
fingers. If you don’t hear the same in both ears, there is a blockage in the kidneys.

You can also take time during the day to cover the ears completely with the palms of your hands, fingers pointing to the back of the head. Tap the back of the head with the middle finger of each hand, three times each. Repeat.

Much Love, Shawn