Can Yoga and Meditation Help Treat Tinnitus?
If you have persistent tinnitus symptoms, you know how distracting and stressful it can be. While many factors go into possibly treating your tinnitus, some studies have shown that practicing yoga and meditation may help to manage your symptoms. What Is Tinnitus? Though tinnitus is often described as a ringing in one or both ears,…
How To Prevent Tinnitus
Millions of Americans have experienced tinnitus (ringing in the ears) at some point in their lives. According to The National Library of Medicine, the prevalence of tinnitus in the United States is approximately one in 10 adults. While we don’t always know what causes tinnitus, there are some steps you can take that may help…
Tips For Falling Asleep With Tinnitus
Getting a good night’s sleep is essential to your overall health and well-being. If tinnitus is keeping you up tonight, try some of these tips to help you fall asleep. What is Tinnitus, and How Can It Affect Sleep? Tinnitus is often described as a ringing in the ears. However, some people experience it as…
How Musicians Can Protect Their Hearing
After advancing age, noise exposure is one of the top reasons people lose their hearing. One population especially at risk of noise-induced hearing loss is musicians – this is true whether you play in a garage, Katy Vibes in Katy or in an arena. In this post, we review how loud sounds cause damage and…
Hearing Aid Prices
Once you’ve seen an audiologist and been tested for hearing loss, your doctor may decide you could benefit from hearing aids. There are a wide variety of hearing aid manufacturers, types of hearing aids and price tags, which may make the process of choosing a hearing aid seem daunting. Making The Right Choice A patient may choose…
How To Come To Terms With Your Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is a common chronic condition and becomes more frequent with age. The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders states that “approximately 15% of American adults aged 18 and older report that they have at least some trouble hearing.” Even though it’s common, realizing that you may have hearing loss may give…
Home Technology Can Help Those Who Are Hard of Hearing
Hearing aids are the most important piece of technology for most people who have hearing loss, but did you know that there are other forms of technology that can improve your quality of life as well? This post focuses specifically on the technology you can install in your home to improve your sense of safety…
Learn More About Your Ears
Your ears are an amazing organ that gives you the ability to do everything from maintaining your balance to enjoying live music at Wildcatter Saloon. However, there’s probably a lot you don’t know about how your ears and hearing work. Five Fun Facts About Your Ears How To Keep Your Ears Healthy Because your ears…
What Are the Differences Between Being Deaf & Hard of Hearing?
One study published in the Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education reports that approximately “1 in 20 Americans are currently deaf or hard of hearing.” After learning this, you may be wonder what exactly the difference is between being deaf and hard of hearing. We answer this question below. Classifications of Hearing Ability It…
Fighting Fires and Hearing Loss
We all deeply appreciate the risk and sacrifice that the men and women of the Katy Fire Department and other firefighters across the country make to keep their communities safe. While risks like smoke inhalation and injury are obvious, you might be surprised to learn that people who fight fires are at a greater risk…