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ProGuard CUSTOM Earplugs for the Professional

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Whether you are a professional athlete, musician, DJ, club employee, or motorcyclist, ProGuard makes a custom earplug for you! Though I still use inexpensive foam earplugs for various purposes, I was glad I made the leap and had custom musician’s earplugs made as well as professional quality earphones. The sound is amazing and as much as I love music and concerts, I’ve never regretted the expense.

The ProGuard manufacturing process is simple and efficient. You receive a kit in the mail and take it to an impression lab where simple impressions are taken of your ears. It tickles a bit, but it’s a relatively quick and easy process. Then you send the impressions back and a few weeks later, your custom earplugs arrive at your doorstep. Continue reading →

Custom, Reusable or Disposable Earplugs?

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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 →

Women’s Earplugs: Are You Taking Care of YOU?

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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 →

Do You Have Your Musician Earplugs for Summer’s Concerts?

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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 →

The Healthy Guide to Summer Festivals – Advice from singer and songwriter Victoria Bee Bee

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Attending festivals this summer isn’t just about who the headline act is and what to wear. For festival and gig-going pro’s there are a few things they take into consideration to get the best out of the experience and to avoid any nasty side-effects of too much dancing or loud music. One of the UK’s most exciting new singer songwriters Victoria Bee Bee, who has supported the Stereophonics, Sister Sledge, Bill Wyman (from the Rolling Stones), and sung with Paul McCartney and at Glastonbury, offers her experience in to what health essentials people should pack this summer.

Top 5 Health Essentials from singer Victoria Bee Bee:

  1. Ear protection – earplugs save your ears from high sound levels without blocking the music. The best come with different filters for different levels of music from pub music, live gigs and for performing DJ’s. They are also essential if you need to sleep at a festival.
  2. Plasters – serious dancing leads to serious blisters so don’t let them stop you from dancing away.
  3. Disinfectant hand wipes – it’s good to feel clean when you’re dealing with some dirty bathroom facilities and then usually eating with your hands (the number one route to tummy bugs and you don’t want those at a festival!).
  4. Paracetamol – so gentle it can be used for most ailments, headaches, tummy aches, and other aches and pains. Read the packaging first and never exceed the stated dose.
  5. Sun cream – burnt faces aren’t funny and can seriously ruin your enjoyment. A sun cream with high SPF should be put on before the sun shines as you can get burnt on grey days as well.

Victoria Bee Bee, who’s new single Breathe has just been released, said: ‘The number one item on my list is ear protection. Earplugs are now so discreet and they are a totally accepted part of attending gigs. Most are played at well over 85 decibels, the level that does damage to hearing over time. If people’s ears ring after listening to music, then they’ve done serious damage. I don’t see the point in damaging your ears when you are young, because when you are older you won’t be able to hear the music you love.’

According to the World Health Organisation, exposure to excessive noise is the major avoidable cause of permanent hearing loss worldwide. For more information about protecting hearing when attending music festivals and gigs, visit www.earplugshop.com or join www.dontlosethemusic.com – a campaign to raise awareness about protecting hearing.

Victoria’s single Breathe, co-written by James Johnson, was released on 23rd June 2008 by the record label da Vinci Brothers, distributed by Active / Universal. Visit www.victoriabeebee.com for more information.