Drink plenty of fluids, especially water, to keep nasal secretions thin. Saline nasal sprays can help keep the nasal passages moist; helping remove infectious agents. Throw out nasal sprays after each bout with sinusitis, don’t reuse it or share with others. Inhaling steam from a bowl of boiling water or in a hot, steamy shower. Read More…

Don’t let any of the following myths, misconceptions or social stigmas about hearing loss and hearing aids prevent you or a loved one from seeking the medical attention you need to live a satisfying life. Hearing loss only affects older people, I’m too young. Hearing loss affects all age groups, and just because a person Read More…

The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that produces hormones which regulate your metabolism and allows most of your organs to function properly. Therefore, it is very important to have a healthy thyroid. There are a number of reasons a thyroid can get out of whack, i.e. pregnancies, genetics, stress, nutritional deficiencies and toxins. How to Read More…

Boosting your immunity doesn’t have to be as complicated as what kind of vitamins or supplements to take, or require a magic potion. It is simply a matter of adopting a healthier lifestyle; but, don’t try to do it all at once. Even making a few of the suggested lifestyle changes at a time will Read More…

The truth is that most of us are guilty of one thing: taking our sense of hearing for granted. We pass this bad habit onto our children, who are even more susceptible to exposure to loud noises. About 2 in 10 Americans develop hearing loss, and many times it starts from everyday activities that we’re Read More…

There is no doubt as to the benefits of owning a pet, there’s nothing like it! Unfortunately, approximately 10% of the U.S. population is allergic to pets, and twice as many are more likely to be allergic to cats. What causes pet allergies? Animals with fur, hair, or feathers shed flakes commonly known as dander. Read More…

Children who complain about feeling like something is stuck in their throat, sneeze or cough a lot may have allergies such as hay fever (allergic rhinitis). Mucus drains down the throat (postnasal drip) causing tickling, coughing or soreness. Additionally, they will suffer from runny or itchy nose and watery and itchy eyes and/or frequent ear Read More…

Spring is a beautiful time of the year, everything is blooming and although it can be extremely rejuvenating, many suffer terribly from allergies caused by the pollen released into the atmosphere. So, if instead of feeling energetic and lively, you are sniffling, sneezing, have runny nose, sinus infections, nasal congestion, itchy and watery eyes, itchy Read More…

Sleep apnea is not just snoring, it actually blocks your breathing; it is a serious sleep disorder. Does your snoring rock the house? And, even after a “full night of sleep” you feel or suffer from tiredness and lethargy sore or dry throat choking or gasping sensation sleepiness while driving morning headaches restless sleep, recurrent Read More…

Tinnitus, known as ringing or buzzing in the ears, is the sensation of hearing, ringing, buzzing, hissing, chirping, whistling, or other sounds. The noise can be intermittent or continuous, occur in one or both ears, and can vary in loudness. It appears worse when the background noise is low. It can be most bothersome when Read More…