For individuals with tinnitus (ringing in the ears) with more severe symptoms, there is help for you. Over the counter pills are a waste of time and money. There have been no studies that show that these so called medications help. Some of the ingredients may actually cause symptoms to worsen, so please avoid the impulse to use these. We now have so many tools to help with tinnitus, from specialized hearing aids that help to retrain the brain to ignore the noise, to relaxation … [Read more...]

With all the advertising regarding pills to take for tinnitus (ringing in the ears), you would think that it is a worldwide epidemic. People have been dealing with tinnitus forever, but no one ever thought much about it until all of these ads came out. Yes, ringing in the ears can be devastating. For most, it is a minor annoyance. If you fall into the minor annoyance category, there are some simple steps to take. Get your hearing checked. Most people with tinnitus have hearing loss. … [Read more...]

The new year is always a good time to address changes that we want to make. The good news is that many of our resolutions to improve our health, also can have helpful benefits for our ears and hearing. A diet rich in fruits and vegetables not only affects you figure, it affects your ears! Good nutrition cuts your risk of hypertension and cardiovascular disease and can improve blood flow to your inner ears. Moderate exercise gets your blood pumping. You don’t have to run a marathon … [Read more...]

The holidays are fast approaching. While we really don’t want to think about it yet, I would like you to think about noise level when purchasing toys for children. Many toys have noise to make them more interesting. Anything from a squeaky toy to drums to an electronic device can have sounds that can damage hearing. Infants and toddlers hold toys right up to their faces. While the toy may not seem too loud when held at arm’s length, it may be too loud when held close to the face. … [Read more...]

Do you hunt or have a hunter in your life? Did you know that gunfire is about the worst thing you can do to your hearing? Many of hunters wear hearing protection while shooting at the range. This is a good thing. However, most hunters do not wear hearing protection while out hunting. I can certainly understand that a hunter needs to hear the sounds around them to hunt successfully. Electronic shooters are the answer for the hunter. They allow the individual to hear … [Read more...]

October is National Audiology Awareness Month - Over 36 million American adults have some degree of hearing loss. This is over 4 times the amount of people who live in New York City. A hearing evaluation will determine the degree of hearing loss you have and what can be done. If you, a friend or a loved one have stopped attending social events and gatherings because it is too difficult to hear, there is help for you. I would be very happy to help. Give us a call at … [Read more...]