got a home remedy for ringing ears?

Had the same problem for 4 years now. started by using a pneumatic hammer without protection, knew better but only was going to take a second. when ringing didn't stop went to hearing doctor and after many tests she asked "what have you been doing for the last 30 years?" (working on locomotives) Hearing protection has been around for many years but not promoted strongly until the 80's. not sure if the ringing is getting better or i'm just getting used to it. I agree that we will be surrounded by an entire generation of deaf people because of kids blasting their ipods with earphones. they have no idea the damage they're doing to their ears and don't want to listen either.