Invisibility is a very useful power in the movies. The characters can frequently do the impossible if they have the power of invisibility, whether it’s a starship with cloaking ability or a wizard with an invisibility cloak. Regrettably, invisible health problems are no less potent…and they’re a lot less enjoyable. As an illustration, tinnitus is […]
Tinnitus often gets worse at night for most of the millions of people in the US that experience it. But what’s the reason for this? The buzzing or ringing in one or both ears is not a real noise but a side-effect of a medical issue like hearing loss, either permanent or temporary. But none […]
You know that scene in your favorite action movie where something blows up near the hero and the sound goes all high-pitched-buzzing? Well, at least some degree of minor brain trauma has likely happened to them. Obviously, action movies don’t highlight the brain injury part. But that high-pitched ringing is something called tinnitus. Normally, hearing […]
Remember the old story of Johnny Appleseed? In elementary school, you may have been taught that he migrated across the US, bringing the gift of nourishing apples to every community he visited (the moral of the story is that apples are healthy, and you should eat them). That’s only somewhat accurate. At the end of […]
You go into the kitchen and you look for a bite to eat. Do you want something salty… what about crackers? Oooo, potato chips! Wait. Maybe this leftover slice of cheesecake. On second thought, maybe you should just eat a banana. A banana is a healthier choice after all. Everything is interconnected in the human […]
You first notice the sound when you’re lying in bed trying to sleep: Your ear has a whooshing or pulsating 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 up, which is bad because you need your sleep […]
Are you going crazy with that tinnitus in your ears? Find out what causes tinnitus and whether you might have inherited it. Tinnitus, what exactly is it? 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 sensation. The […]
Do you hear a crackling sound? A condition known as tinnitus can cause you to hear buzzing, crackling, whooshing, or other sounds in your ears. Here’s what you should know. Ever hear crackling, buzzing, or thumping noises that seem to come from nowhere? If this is happening with hearing aids, it might mean you need […]
Over the last several decades the public opinion about cannabinoids and marijuana has transformed considerably. Many states now allow the use of marijuana, THC, or cannabinoid products for medicinal reasons. The idea that some states (fewer) even allow the recreational use of pot would have been hard to imagine 10 years ago. Cannabinoids are any […]
You learn to adapt to life with tinnitus. You always keep the TV on to help you tune out the persistent ringing. You avoid going out for happy hour with friends because the loud music at the bar makes your tinnitus worse for days. You’re always going in to try new techniques and treatments. Ultimately, […]
