Invisibility is a very useful power in the movies. Whether it’s a mud-covered hero, a cloaked spaceship, or a stealthy ninja, invisibility allows people in movies to be more effectual and, frequently, accomplish the impossible. Invisible health conditions, unfortunately, are just as potent and much less enjoyable. Tinnitus, for instance, is a really common condition […]
If you are one of the millions of people in the U.S. suffering from a medical disorder known as tinnitus then you probably know that it tends to get worse when you are attempting to fall asleep. But what’s the reason for this? The buzzing or ringing in one or both ears is not a […]
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. To be sure, brain injuries aren’t the part that most action movies linger on. But that ringing in our […]
Remember 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 (you should eat apples because they are good for you and that’s the moral of the story). That’s only partly true. The real Johnny Appleseed (whose real name […]
You go into the kitchen and you find a snack. Will it be something salty… how about crackers? Chips sound good! There’s a leftover piece of cheesecake that would be delightful. Maybe you should just opt for a banana on second thought. Of course, a banana is a much better health option. Everything is interconnected […]
You’re lying in bed attempting to sleep when you first hear the sound: a pulsing or perhaps a throbbing, possibly a whooshing, right in your ear. The sound is beating in rhythm with your heartbeat. And once you notice that sound, you can’t tune it out. It keeps you up, which is bad because you […]
Are you going mad with that tinnitus in your ears? Discover whether your tinnitus is inherited or what the cause might be. What is tinnitus? Tinnitus is the name 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 direct translation […]
Do you hear a crackling noise? A condition called tinnitus can cause you to hear crackling, buzzing, whooshing, or other noises in your ears. Here’s some info. Do you hear phantom noises like thumping, ringing, or buzzing in your ears? If you use hearing aids, it may mean that they need adjustment or aren’t correctly […]
Over the last several decades the public perception of cannabinoids and marijuana has transformed significantly. Many states now allow the use of marijuana, THC, or cannabinoid products for medicinal purposes. The idea that some states (fewer) even allow the recreational usage of pot would have been hard to imagine a decade ago. Any substances produced […]
You learn to adjust to living with tinnitus. In order to tune out the constant ringing, you always keep the TV on. You avoid going out for happy hour with coworkers because the loud music at the bar makes your tinnitus worse for days. You make appointments regularly to try out new therapies and new […]