I thought Id switch things up a bit and share my views on a couple of recent articles in The Guardian. Apparently, Van Gogh may not have chopped off his own ear. Theres speculation that his former friend and French Artist Paul Gauguin may have sliced off Van Goghs ear with a fencing blade during an argument. Does his lack of self-mutilation tendencies somehow make Van Gogh less of an artist? (Well, an ear-less I suppose!). Continue reading
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Custom, Reusable or Disposable Earplugs?
Whether you need earplugs for work, sport or fun (yet noisy) activities, you have a choice between investing in custom earplugs or purchasing reusable or disposable earplugs. What makes the most sense for you? Take the following factors under consideration.
Your Ear Canal Type
If you have smaller than average ear canals, finding earplugs that fit comfortably can be difficult. What’s more is that if they do not fit properly, they won’t be able to seal properly and then, they won’t work as well (if at all as in the swimming pool!). Continue reading
Summer’s Nearly Here! Do You Have Your Swimmer’s Earplugs Yet?
Poolside or beachside, if you or your children plan to take a dip in the pool, you might consider protecting your ears from annoying swimmer’s ear or painful ear infections. There’s nothing like a painful ear infection to ruin your child’s summer vacation! And yours, for that matter when you are up all night taking temperatures and administering antibiotics.
Why is it that the ear infection always occurs at the weekend when the doctor is away playing golf? Those urgent or emergency care visits certainly add up, don’t they? I’m still paying on one from the last holiday!
Simple measures such as purchasing ear plugs for swimming or an ear canal drying aid in case you forgot the earplugs can help prevent many of the painful, irritating symptoms of swimmer’s ear and save you money down the road. Continue reading
Women’s Earplugs: Are You Taking Care of YOU?
Admittedly, there are times when I’d like to tune out some of my world, like when the kids are arguing or screaming, but I wouldn’t want this to become a permanent thing or I’d miss out on the laughter and ‘I love you’s’. We often consider everyone’s health but our own. Your hearing and women’s earplugs may be the last thing that worries you!
The fact is that hearing loss can occur at decibel levels that we are exposed to constantly. Continuous exposure to 85 decibels or more can cause permanent hearing loss or damage as seen in tinnitus (constant, painful, ringing in the ears). Continue reading
Don’t Forget to Pack Your Earplugs!
Do you have a vacation planned? You’ve probably been thinking about what you’ll pack and whether you really need this outfit or that pair of shoes. If you have children, you have even more concerns about what to pack and what can be left at home.
You might not even be considering one item. You may not use earplugs at home, but when you travel, you may find yourself wishing you had some in your suitcase! Uncomfortable flights, noisy trains, roaring motorcycles and the strange sounds at a hotel may simply be an annoyance and some can actually be damaging to your ears. Whether you’re going by plane, train, car or bike be sure to pack your earplugs. Continue reading
Don’t Ride without Your Motorcycle Earplugs!
Last year, petrol prices forced us to sell our 4×4 and purchase a motorcycle for my husband to commute back and forth from work. He bought a used Harley Sportster and though it’s not real big bike, it does tend to wake the neighbours in the morning if you know what I mean. It’s loud!
He’d only been riding it a few weeks when I noticed that he seemed to be ignoring me. He had mentioned that the office receptionist thought it was kind of cool that he was riding the Harley! I thought, should I be jealous? Then I realised what was really going on! He couldn’t hear me! When I would make a comment about a movie we were watching, it wasn’t that he was dismissing it, he literally didn’t hear me say it. Continue reading
Do You Have Your Musician Earplugs for Summer’s Concerts?
I’m very excited for this summer’s music concerts, are you? Some of my favourite musicians are coming to town and I’ve already purchased the tickets. I’ve also made another purchase for the first time: Musician’s earplugs! Why? Well, for one, I want to protect my ears so I can continue to enjoy music for the rest of my life. The other reason is one I hadn’t realized until last summer. The quality of music is incredible when you use musician’s earplugs.
Permanent hearing damage can occur in a short time, and if you’re a regular concert goer or just an occasional attendee, you need to protect your ears. Many famous musicians such as Pete Townshend have experienced hearing loss in one or both ears. DJ’s, club goers and concert goers have reported developing tinnitus which is a constant, painful ringing in the ears making it difficult to sleep and causing dizziness and loss of equilibrium. Continue reading
How Can Earplugs Improve My Health?
Have you been feeling a bit sluggish? Do you have frequent colds or infections? Have you been a little more irritable than normal or encountering mood swings? If you haven’t been sleeping well due to noise or other sleeping distractions, then you might be experiencing many health problems. Sleeping earplugs may be just what you need to improve your health now and for the future.
A while back, we moved to a different house and sleeping became very difficult for me. Our new neighbours and their barking dog who I swear, barked louder than any dog I’d ever heard, kept me up at night. My husband had started snoring again because he’d gained back some of the weight he lost. I thought I’d lose my mind! Continue reading