Can Essential Oils Help Hearing or Tinnitus? There have been many claims that essential oils and CBD oil can help hearing loss and especially tinnitus (ringing in the ears). If you suffer with tinnitus, it is tempting to try anything to get rid of it. We all hear that CBD oil can fix everything. The truth is, that other than for pain relief, there are no studies that show CBD oil does anything. Additionally, there are no studies that show essential oils do anything other than smell … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2020
Wearing Face Masks
Most everyone is wearing a face mask now. We will probably have to continue the use of face masks for several months. And people are being creative with them. Sometimes it is hard to understand people wearing masks even with normal hearing. For individuals with hearing loss, it is even more challenging. Some things to remember: ~ Look right at the person speaking. ~ If you do not understand, please ask them to speak up a little, but not to shout. ~ Ask them to speak slowly and clearly. ~ Do … [Read more...]
Tips for Hearing Better with Face Masks
Wearing Face Masks with Hearing Loss and Hearing Aids can be tricky! In an article in Healthy Hearing, Joy Victory shares some tips for hearing better with Face Masks. Face masks are now required in many public places to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. For people with hearing loss, though, this may be easier said than done. That's because face masks add extra challenges for people with hearing impairments: ~ It's harder to understand people when they're speaking to you with a mask … [Read more...]
Hearing Aid Savers
Many patients were having difficulty in wearing a face mask with their hearing aids. We now have a solution just for you. We are now carrying Hearing Aid Savers. They attach to your face mask so you don’t have to wear the elastic over your ears. This is a great convenience for anyone who wears hearing aids. It will prevent hearing aid loss. They are a very inexpensive way to protect your hearing aids. If you or a family member is having any difficulties with hearing or hearing … [Read more...]
Not Wearing Your Hearing Aids?
Several of my patients have told me that they have not been wearing their hearing aids during the shelter at home orders. This is a bad idea for several reasons: * Even though you are stuck at home, there are still things to hear. * Your brain works better when you can hear well. * Your family would appreciate not having to yell at you or listen to a blaring television. Remember, the hearing aids are for your family as much as they are for you. * You are more likely to develop … [Read more...]