Invisibility is a really useful power in the movies. Whether it’s a mud-covered hero, a cloaked starship, or a stealthy ninja, invisibility allows people in movies to be more effectual and, frequently, achieve the impossible. Invisible health conditions, regrettably, are just as potent and much less fun. As an example, tinnitus is an exceptionally common […]
Tinnitus often gets worse at night for most of the millions of individuals in the US that experience it. But why should this be? The ringing is a phantom sound caused by some medical disorder like hearing loss, it isn’t an outside sound. But none of that information can give an explanation as to why […]
You know that scene in your favorite action movie where something explodes next to the hero and the sound goes all high-pitched-buzzing? Well, guess what: that most likely means our hero suffered at least a mild traumatic brain injury! To be sure, brain injuries aren’t the bit that most action movies linger on. But that […]
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 healthy apples to every community he paid a visit to (the moral of the story is that apples are healthy, and you should eat them). Actually, that isn’t the whole […]
You’re starving so you look in your fridge for a little bite to eat. Are you craving a salty treat… what about crackers? Oooo, chips! There’s a leftover slice of cheesecake that would be yummy. On second thought, maybe you should just eat a banana. A banana is a healthier choice after all. Everything is […]
You first notice the sound when you’re in bed attempting 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. You have a big day tomorrow and you really need your sleep so […]
Do you have ringing in your ears that’s driving you mad? Discover whether your tinnitus is inherited or what the cause might be. What is tinnitus? Tinnitus is the name describing a person’s perception of a ringing, droning, or buzzing in the ear with no external noises present to explain this experience. The direct translation […]
Do you hear a crackling noise? Buzzing, crackling, “static”, or whooshing sounds in your ear can all be indications of a condition known as tinnitus. Here’s some info. Ever hear crackling, buzzing, or thumping noises that seem to come out of nowhere? If you use hearing aids, it can mean that they need to be […]
Over the last several decades the public perception of cannabinoids and marijuana has changed significantly. Cannabinoids, marijuana, and THC products are now allowed for medical usage in many states. Substantially fewer states have legalized pot for recreational reasons, but even that would have been unthinkable even just ten or fifteen years ago. Cannabinoids are any […]
You’re living with tinnitus and you’ve learned to adjust your life to it. You always leave the TV on to help you tune out the continuous ringing. The loud music at happy hour makes your tinnitus much worse so you refrain from going out with your friends. You’re always going in to try new techniques […]
