November 22, 2023 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
In the movies, invisibility is a formidable tool. Whether it’s a mud-covered hero, a cloaked spaceship, or a stealthy ninja, invisibility allows characters in movies to be more effective and, frequently, accomplish the impossible. Invisible health conditions, regrettably, are equally as potent and much less fun. As an illustration, tinnitus is an extremely common hearing […]
August 25, 2023 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Does the ringing in your ears get worse at night? It’s a common complaint for people with tinnitus but why does it happen and what can you do about it? […]
July 10, 2023 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
You Know when you’re viewing an action movie and the hero has a thunderous explosion nearby and their ears begin to ring? Well, guess what: that probably means our hero suffered at least a minor traumatic brain injury! To be sure, brain injuries aren’t the part that most action movies focus on. But that high-pitched […]
March 28, 2023 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Do you recollect the old tale of Johnny Appleseed? When you were younger you likely heard the tale of how Johnny Appleseed traveled around bringing fresh apples to communities (you should eat apples because they are a healthy choice and that’s the moral of the story). That’s only somewhat true. The authentic Johnny Appleseed (whose […]
November 22, 2022 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
You walk into the kitchen to find a bite to eat. How about a salty treat… how about crackers? Oooo, chips! There’s a leftover piece of cheesecake that would be delightful. Actually, maybe you should just eat a banana. A banana is a healthier option after all. With the human body, everything is interconnected. So […]
September 13, 2022 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
You first notice the sound when you’re lying in bed trying to sleep: a pulsing or perhaps a throbbing, perhaps a whooshing, inside of 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 […]
August 23, 2022 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Are you experiencing ringing in your ears that’s driving you crazy? Discover whether your tinnitus is inherited or what the cause may be. Tinnitus, what exactly is it? A ringing, buzzing, or droning in the ears with no outside cause of the sound is a condition called tinnitus. The word tinnitus translates to “ringing like […]
June 28, 2022 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Crackling in your ear? Crackling, buzzing, “static”, or whooshing noises in your ear can all be indications of a condition known as tinnitus. Here’s what you need to know. Ever hear crackling, buzzing, or thumping sounds that seem to come from nowhere? If you have hearing aids, it may mean that they need to be […]
February 22, 2022 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Over the past several decades the public perception of cannabinoids and marijuana has transformed a lot. Many states now allow the use of marijuana, THC, or cannabinoid products for medicinal purposes. The concept that some states (fewer) even allow the recreational use of pot would have been hard to imagine a decade ago. Cannabinoids are […]
January 25, 2022 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
You learn to adjust to life with tinnitus. In order to drown out the constant ringing, you always keep the TV on. The loud music at happy hour makes your tinnitus much worse so you avoid going out with your friends. You’re always making appointments to try new techniques and treatments. Ultimately, your tinnitus just […]
