Tinnitus often gets worse at night for the majority of the millions of individuals in the US that suffer with it. But why would this be? The buzzing or ringing in one or both ears is not an actual noise but a side-effect of a medical problem like hearing loss, either permanent or temporary. Of […]
You Know when you’re watching an action movie and the hero has a loud explosion close by and their ears start ringing? Well, guess what: that likely means our hero sustained at least a mild traumatic brain injury! To be sure, brain injuries aren’t the part that most action movies linger on. But that ringing […]
Do you recollect the old tale of Johnny Appleseed? When you were younger you likely heard the story of how Johnny Appleseed traveled around providing fresh apples to communities (the moral of the story is that apples are healthy, and you should eat them). Actually, that isn’t the entire truth. The authentic Johnny Appleseed (whose […]
You’re feeling hungry so you go to your fridge for a little bite to eat. Will it be something salty… maybe some crackers? Oooo, potato chips! Wait. Maybe this leftover piece of cheesecake. On second thought, maybe you should just have a banana. Of course, a banana is a much better health option. When it […]
You first notice the sound when you’re in bed attempting to sleep: Your ear has a whooshing or throbbing in it. The sound is rhythmic and tuned in to your heartbeat. And once you hear that sound, you can’t tune it out. It keeps you awake, which is not good because you need your sleep […]
Are you going crazy with that tinnitus in your ears? Learn whether your tinnitus is inherited or what the cause might be. What is tinnitus? Tinnitus is the term referring to a person’s perception of a ringing, droning, or buzzing in the ear with no external stimulus present to explain this experience. The direct translation […]
Crackling in your ear? Buzzing, crackling, “static”, or whooshing sounds in your ear can all be symptoms of a condition known as tinnitus. Here’s some info. Ever hear crackling, buzzing, or thumping sounds that seem to come from nowhere? If you use hearing aids, it may mean that they need adjustment or aren’t properly fitted. […]
Over the last several decades the public opinion about cannabinoids and marijuana has changed significantly. Many states now allow the use of marijuana, THC, or cannabinoid products for medicinal purposes. The concept that some states (fewer) even allow the recreational use of pot would have been unimaginable a decade ago. Any compounds produced by the […]
You learn to adapt to living with tinnitus. You always leave the TV on to help you tune out the persistent ringing. The loud music at happy hour makes your tinnitus a lot worse so you refrain from going out with your friends. You’re always making appointments to try new techniques and treatments. After a […]
Tinnitus, as with lots of chronic conditions, has a mental health component to it. It isn’t just a matter of dealing with the symptoms. It’s finding the inner fortitude and resilience to do it regularly without knowing whether they will ever recede once and for all. Regrettably, for some people, tinnitus can bring about depression. […]
