Holiday Travels with Allergies
Traveling out of town for the holidays? Don’t forget about allergies! Traveling to a new home or environment could trigger an allergic reaction, even if it’s not the season in which you normally experience allergy symptoms. Allergy symptoms can be annoying and interrupt your daily life, making it harder to enjoy the holidays or your…
Am I Allergic to My Christmas Tree?
Have you noticed more allergy-like symptoms—runny nose, sneezing, itchy skin or congestion—since bringing your Christmas tree into the house? Your Christmas tree may be triggering some allergies, but the source isn’t what you think. What Am I Allergic To? It isn’t the tree pollen, as pines, firs and spruces (the most common tree varieties used…
Is It a Cold or Winter Allergies?
Had a sniffly nose lately? Cold and flu season is definitely here, but don’t discount the possibility that you could be plagued by allergies. Winter doesn’t always bring the end of allergy season; indoor allergens like mold and dust become much more prominent in the cold months. Here’s how you can find out whether it’s…
Winter Sinus vs. Structural Issues: How to Tell the Difference
As winter approaches and temperatures drop, stuffy noses are likely to become more common. If, however, you notice that your congestion seems especially bad this year, no matter what you do, then the issue might be more than just dry, cold air; it could be a structural issue within your nose. It may be a…
How Hearing Aids Help You Stay Connected
There’s a loneliness epidemic in America, especially among our seniors. This has wider repercussions than you might initially expect; social isolation has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, dementia and premature death. However, there’s also research to suggest that wearing hearing aids can help. How Untreated Hearing Loss Can Lead to…
How to Have an Allergy-Free Trip to the Pumpkin Patch
Halloween is such a fun time of year, and many people look forward to visiting a pumpkin patch with their families to pick the perfect pumpkin. But in the spirit of trick-or-treating, in order to get a pumpkin treat, you need to be prepared to be tricked by allergies. What Causes Allergies in Fall? Autumn…
Tips for Traveling with Allergies
Traveling to a new destination can be fun, but allergies aren’t. Allergy symptoms can seriously impact your experience while traveling. It’s best to be prepared, so here are some expert tips on traveling without worrying about allergies interrupting your vacation. Planning What to Pack Traveling by Car? Traveling by Plane or Train? Staying in a…
What To Expect at Your First Hearing Aid Fitting
Congratulations on your new hearing aids! It’s exciting to connect to the world of sound and improve communication and well-being. We know that in this new chapter, there are a lot of steps and a lot of information to digest, so we wanted to break down one such step, explain what to expect and give…
Can Allergies Make You Tired?
When you think of allergy symptoms, you typically think of a runny nose, itchy eyes and uncontrollable sneezing first. However, you may be overlooking tiredness or exhaustion. It’s quite common for allergies to cause you to feel tired. When this occurs, it’s known as allergy fatigue. Allergy fatigue is more than just feeling tired, although…
What to Know About Sensory Processing Disorder
The sensory processing system combines your five senses—sight, hearing, touch, taste and smell—with the nervous system. Your senses take in information (sensory information) and send it to your brain, which then processes it to understand your environment and the sensations you’re experiencing. It can then prompt the appropriate physical or behavioral response. When the brain…
