What to Know Before Your Brow Lift
Plastic surgery is becoming increasingly popular. But before you schedule an appointment for your ear, nose and throat doctor to address your saggy, baggy or wrinkled skin around your eyes and brows, it is important to consider all the facts. Dr. Julian Perry, an ophthalmologist and oculoplastic surgeon, answers the five most common questions to…
How to Manage Tinnitus During Times of Stress
We are living in uncertain times. This can be anxiety provoking for anyone, but those with tinnitus who have increased baseline anxiety levels are more likely to feel crushed by or pushed into a panic. Below are some recommendations to help those living with tinnitus and increased anxiety find ways to cope. Put a Plan…
How a Beetle Can Help Your Allergies
Are you one of the more than 23 million Americans with a ragweed pollen allergy? The Ophraella communa beetle may be able to help. Ragweed Eating Beetle The Ophraella communa is a type of beetle native to North America. Introduced to Europe around 2013, the beetle eats ragweed’s leaves and flowers, drastically reducing the amount…
Which Instruments Put Your Hearing at Risk?
One of the most common causes of hearing loss is exposure to noise. This comes from working in construction, hunting and attending live sporting events. But did you ever think about the dangers lurking in an orchestra pit? According to researchers in Australia, playing an instrument can be damaging to your hearing. Noise Induced Hearing…
Understanding Tonsil Stones
Your tonsils are a crucial part of your body’s defense system. They prevent germs and debris from entering the mouth and causing an infection. Unfortunately, because they come into close contact with germs, they do occasionally get infected. While tonsillitis is the most common type of tonsil infection, tonsil stones can also occur. What Are…
Tips to Sleep Better
Getting enough sleep is crucial to living a healthy life. But for many of us, this is easier said than done. Below are some unusual tips that can help you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. Why Is Sleep Important? Poor sleep can contribute to weight loss, high blood pressure and a decrease in…
Is Honey Better than Cough Syrup for Kids?
When we were kids, our parents would give us cough syrup to help us sleep through the night if we were sick. Now, experts are advising against this practice and recommending the use of a non-traditional ingredient – honey. The Dangers of Cough Medicine Pediatrician and spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics, Dr. Jennifer…
Beware of Ear Candling
There are plenty of ways to damage your ears, be it exposure to loud noise, disease or the use of ototoxic medication. Placing a candle in your ear and lighting it on fire may be one of the surest ways to cause injury. What Is Ear Candling? Ear candling in ancient practice dating back to…
Why Sleep Is Important
Sleep plays an important role in your general health. Understanding why sleep is important will help motivate you to make the changes you need in order to reach this goal. Benefit of Good Sleep The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that adults ages 18 to 60 get seven or more hours of sleep…
Date Confidently with Hearing Loss
Dating can be hard enough when you have to worry about chemistry and compatibility. Adding hearing loss and the communication issues that come with it into the mix can make the process feel overwhelming. Luckily there is no need to get frustrated. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, below are some tips to have a…
