Cerumen, commonly known as earwax, is key to a healthy ear. It collects dirt, debris and bacteria, preventing unwanted foreign bodies from entering the ear. It has lubrication properties to keep the ears from getting dry and itchy. And, it acts as an antifungal and antibacterial, helping to fight infections in and around our ears. But, let’s face it, earwax is also kind of blech, and an unpleasant obstacle to keeping your ears clean ...
We have all been there... excited about a new job, a trip, endeavor, or maybe just a great idea... then we share that enthusiasm with others, and then it happens... ALMOST EVERYONE is excited for you. But for many of us, there may be a “nay sayer” in the group. You know; “Negative Nellie”. We are all unique. We have different ideals, goals, attitudes, wants, and needs. This is true in every aspect of our ...
OK, think back to a year or so ago. Remember when you would go to a matinee and then after, when it ended and you left the theater, the daylight would overwhelm you temporarily? Well, the same thing happens when you first start wearing hearing aids. Your brain has gotten used to the quiet. It hasn’t received proper noise signals for as long as you’ve struggled to hear. So, when you begin wearing ...
Why do you think people put off correcting their hearing? Right off the bat… many will say that it is because hearing instruments are expensive. While that may be an underlying concern… usually it is not the primary reason. Often patients admit that they put off getting their hearing corrected due to the anxiety of being able to learn how to put a hearing aid in their ears. Now, before you shake your head... if ...
