Being and staying healthy are surely evaluated differently by everyone. While most know that a balanced diet and plenty of exercises are necessary; it is interesting to talk to people and get an understanding as to their knowledge and depth of the concept of being healthy. Some people believe wholeheartedly that you need to eat red meat at least a couple of times a week to get enough protein. Then there are the vegetarians who ...
Like all things in life, hearing instruments perform better and last longer if they are serviced and maintained. Inside of all hearing instruments is certain components. Some instruments may have a few more components than others, however; they all have to have certain features to process sound. To break down the "simple" functioning of your hearing instrument let's look at it. Every hearing Instrument HAS to have five main components. First, there is the ...
Are your eyes itchy? Do you have a little bit of a scratchy throat? Do you just feel clogged up? The pollen is in full swing in the heartland. With the pollen and the seasonal change comes the onset of allergies. More people are experiencing allergy symptoms each year. Thirty percent of adults and nearly fourth percent of children are now affected by allergens. (Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America April 7, 2017). Being exposed ...
The quick and frank answer to the question, “Can hearing loss be restored?” is no, once hearing is lost, you cannot restore it to how it was. But notice the “how it was” part of that answer. That’s because, while you can’t go back to the way you used to hear, you can still absolutely treat hearing loss and significantly improve how well you’re currently hearing. Let us explain. There are basically ...
When we think of spring we think of baseball and family outings. Maybe you just think of heading north. When I think of spring... I also think of a time in which our industry tries to raise awareness of the need to hear and communicate better. May is Better Hearing and Speech Month. In Florida, life calms down just a little bit as many of our Northern Neighbors head home. We take a breath and ...
Listen to your body. Get out and enjoy the fresh air. We all know how important it is for our hearts to be in tip-top shape. Not only is good cardiovascular health important to be able to enjoy an active vibrant life; it's important for your hearing. Proper blood flow throughout our body keeps all of our organs functioning properly. Diminished blood flow can adversely affect your hearing. Cardiovascular disease can cause hearing loss ...
Summertime is here! It is hot and humid for sure in Florida. The humidity can cause havoc on hearing instruments. You don’t have to be an active outdoors person to be affected by the sweltering humidity. Simply going to a doctor's appointment or a grocery store starts the humidity and condensation cycle. You go from your air conditioned home to the humidity to your air conditioned car... to the humidity... to the air ...
Jordan Fuller, over at Golf Influence, explains why golf is a perfect pastime for those with hearing loss. Having optimal hearing is important when playing a round of golf, although golfers who wear hearing aids may find them to be more frustrating than not being able to hear what’s happening around them. There is good news, though. As technology has advanced, so too have the hearing aids, and golfers won’t have to worry ...
Why do hearing instruments have different costs? Well, just like most things that you can buy.. Hearing instruments also have different level capabilities. In everything that we can purchase you can always find “GOOD-BETTER-BEST” It has to be BEST for you....best for your own personal needs. Hearing Instruments come in several different styles and technology levels. Basic hearing instruments will cost less than those that can differentiate between speech signals and several types of ...
What does motivates you? What makes you get up and move and enjoy life? Is it your kids? Maybe it is your spouse or partner? Perhaps you just want to be active to be more healthy. When counseling patients it is verify important that we determine what is important to them. We have to determine what is going to help them to live their life to their fullest. We need to know what is important ...
