Implanted hearing aids amplify sound and transmit the vibrations through the ear. They are a good option for people who are hard of hearing (who do not have a profound hearing loss) and cannot use hearing aids. They are also useful for people who prefer not to have a visible hearing device outside their ear.
The two types of implantable hearing aids are either surgically implanted or non-surgically implanted. The surgically implanted hearing aid is a device which is implanted either in the bone or in the middle ear. Most implantable middle-ear devices almost completely eliminate feedback, one of the most annoying problems with conventional hearing devices. Some devices may allow the patient to continue “hearing” while swimming or bathing.
Cochlear implants provide sound perception by using an electrode which is surgically implanted into the cochlea (the spiral cavity of the inner ear). Patients must meet strict criteria in order to qualify for a cochlear implant.
Auditory brainstem implants are designed for patients who have hearing loss because of tumors. Often the tumor is removed in the same procedure where the ABIs (auditory brainstem implants) are implanted. These implants can be used on patients 12 years of age or older, and no hearing criteria is required. A study of 61 patients receiving the ABI showed that the device is effective and safe in most patients. It helped to improve the lip-reading abilities in most patients and a few were able to understand speech.
Bone-anchored hearing devices have been used in Europe since 1977, and more recently here in the United States. A microphone in the processor vibrates the bone in the skull and the sound is transmitted to the inner ear. The FDA has approved this device for children 5 years of age or older; but in Europe, younger children have used it successfully.
Some non-surgically implanted aids are implanted under the skin and others are inserted into the ear canal. When inserted into the canal, they can be worn for months and then removed or replaced when the batteries wear out. Some people find these to be uncomfortable simply because they do not like having an object in their ear canals.
Implantable hearing aids provide sound which is more natural and clearer than traditional hearing devices. Speech is more easily recognized, and a remote control makes the device convenient to use. Implanted hearing aids give patients the freedom to swim, shower, and live a more active lifestyle.
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How to Prevent Allergies in Children?
Allergies in children are a pretty common health problem. Among chronic diseases in children, allergies rank first and since they are developed in response to different agents (food, pets, plants etc.), it is hard to work out a single cause or a single set of preventive strategies. Some of the most common forms of allergies in children are:
o Asthma
o Eczema
o Allergic Rhinitis
o Gastrointestinal Allergies
Symptoms of allergies vary according to the allergen (the substance responsible for causing allergy) and the child’s own immune system (individual health status). More common symptoms of allergies include but are not limited to:
o Swelling, reddening, itching, and tearing of eyelids
o Runny nose, sneezing, nasal itching, stuffy nose
o Breathing difficulty (asthma), closing of throat (difficulty in swallowing) cough, and/or wheezing
o Swelling of facial parts, and/or tongue, or hives
o Redness and itching of skin, and/or rash
o Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
Singling out a few preventive strategies are not very useful since each case of allergy is unique, depending on the child’s genetic makeup, immune strength, and living conditions. However, following are some general guidelines that can minimize the chances of a kid catching allergies.
1. Breastfeed the baby in his/her early months. Although breastfeeding has not been shown to be very effective in fighting off possible allergies, it generally tends to boost the child’s immune system.
2. Try to wean the child off onto an organic diet (grown without using agricultural chemicals). This prevents food allergies and also boosts immunity.
3. As far as possible, try not to expose your child to industrial waste or pollutants in (especially found in some workplaces) which are the cause of allergies in many cases.
4. While it may sound hard, preventing your child from inhaling cigarette smoke and emanations from other drugs helps him/her grow up with a fortified immune system.
5. Do not expose your child (not deliberately at least) to the company of people having serious infectious diseases.
6. Prevent the child from taking a highly fatty diet. The best dietary fats are omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil) and they should be given to the child in a comparatively greater amount than omega-6 fatty acids (vegetable oil). Children may be put on an omega-3 supplement.
7. It always counts if the child is given enough fruits and vegetables because these contain antioxidants (vitamins C and E), which boost the immunity against allergies (especially against allergic asthma).
Colds And Flu
‘Tis the season, when the latest versions of flu test our immune systems. As varied as the viruses are, they have one thing in common — they thrive in acidic environments and die off in alkaline ones.
We are talking about the pH of our bloodstream, pH being that range between acidity and alkalinity. Viruses will not survive in a blood pH nearer neutral or slightly alkaline. They will thrive in an acidic bloodstream.
So, along the lines of prevention, we want to keep our blood nearer neutral in pH. How? By eating predominantly: fruits, vegetables, some seafoods, beans, nuts and seeds. A proportion of 80% alkaline-forming foods to 20% acid-forming will keep our systems healthy and flu-free.
Of course, acid-forming foods, such as wheats, meats and dairy are fine in balance (i.e., 20% of what we eat). Good to avoid completely are processed “foods” (whatever comes in boxes, cans and packages), junk and snack “foods,” sugars and corn syrups, soft drinks — you know, the stuff most of us like that wreak more havoc than we can imagine.
And let’s not forget the big mental and emotional contributors to acidic pH: stressed and negative thinking. This actually converts into very acidic physical toxins in our bodies. Excellent antidotes for this bad habit include learning meditation, breathing deeply, or just deciding to “let it go.”
Other prevention options include:
* Squeezing the juice of one lemon into a glass of filtered or spring warm water first thing every morning. The same goes for a half teaspoon of baking soda.
* Drinking several drops of Glyco-Thymoline or Alka-Thyme in water (available at many health food or drug stores) first thing every day.
* Drinking a tiny scoop of Nano-Cal in water once or twice daily (my personal favorite alkalizer, which also helps reverse thinning bones and teeth), available from http://cocoonnutrition.org.
What about environment? Ever think the air ducts in our homes could be a problem? Well, my parents would get a bad flu every year when the house heat came up. When I finally convinced them to have their duct work cleaned out some years back (Sears does it, as do some other companies), they have not once gotten an autumn cold or flu since. Their ducts had never been cleaned since the house was built in the ’40s. Over an inch of thick black soot coated the ducts, an effective breeding ground for every year’s germs that got recirculated and inhaled every time the heat came up.
It’s amazing what can be found in those ducts. This also applies to central-air-conditioned homes. We can’t do much about the offices and schools most of us spend hours a day in, but at least we can get a more recuperative sleep at night at home.
We didn’t mention flu shots as a preventive simply because of a longitudinal study by Johns-Hopkins, which reported that people who had gotten five consecutive flu shots in five years have a 10 times greater risk of developing Alzheimer’s. That’s because of the high concentration of heavy metals used in making this — and all other — vaccines. Side-effects from heavy metals are too numerous and serious to be a sensible prevention, in this author’s thinking.
We also didn’t mention anti-biotics because they do not treat viruses. They are effective (in moderation) against bacteria, like the staph and strep that cause sinus infections and sore throats. Make sure, though, that you do a round of probiotics afterwards, to restore the intestinal population of “good guys” which anti-biotics also knock out along with the “bad guys.”
But nature also has an alternative for bacteria, staph and strep, one that has no side-effects. This is a bee product, called propolis. Propolis lines the hives, which are 100% free from viruses, fungus, microbes, bacteria — better than any O.R. can claim.
What if it’s too late for prevention? If you feel a cold or flu just coming on, still in the first day or so, any of these suggestions may help nip it in the bud:
* Two capsules of cayenne pepper powder with a large glass of water. This will flush your arteries and kill the virus. (Not recommended for sensitive stomachs.)
* Squeeze the juice of two fresh lemons into a quart of orange juice (fresh squeezed is nice, but a brand with no sugar added will do). Take a half hour to an hour to sip this on an empty stomach. It will temporarily alkalize your bloodstream and defeat the virus.
* Take about 10,000 mg of vitamin C powder in a large glass of water. It may send you to the bathroom, but it will flush out the invader, too.
* Put several drops of 3% hydrogen peroxide solution into one ear while lying down on your side. Let it fizz up. When it’s done, roll over and let it drain out onto a tissue or paper towel. Then do the other ear the same way.
Yes, this last one is weird but it works for most colds and flus. The new thought on this is that the virus enters the body through the ear just as often as it does through the nose. I wonder if people with long hair have fewer colds and flu….?
If a cold or flu has advanced beyond the first day, the “rest in bed and drink plenty of fluids” will help shorten the course of recovery. It will also spare the rest of us from catching it, thank you very much.
Herpes – Testing For Herpes
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease passed from skin to skin sexual contact. If you think you have been exposed to the virus, it is a good idea to visit a doctor to get a proper diagnosis. Many people do not get diagnosed with genital herpes because oftentimes the virus is not accompanied by symptoms, or the symptoms can easily and frequently get mistaken for other conditions. This lack of diagnosis, of course, leads to the high numbers of genital herpes cases.
If you experience the following symptoms and/or believe that you have been exposed to the genital herpes virus, you may want to consider going to get tested by your physician or at a sexual health clinic.
- Flu-like symptoms: fever, aches and soreness, swollen lymph nodes
- Tingling, itching, burning or pain in the genital area
- Appearance of painful red spots, which, within a day or two, develop into clear, fluid-filled blisters
- Painful urination
- Abnormal genital secretions
The best time to go to the doctor or clinic for herpes testing is when you first experience any of these symptoms, because a visual diagnosis may be made. Genital herpes can be caused by either herpes type 1 or type 2, so other testing besides a visual diagnosis is necessary to determine the exact type of herpes virus that you have.
Upon your doctor visit, you can expect to first be given a medical survey which will provide information about your medical history: general health, previous conditions and current and previous symptoms. This evaluation will probably include questions about your personal life, like how recently you participated in sexual activity, whether you used condoms, if you have had an STD before and if you have any reason to believe that you have been in contact with herpes. Answering these questions as candidly and truthfully as possible will help the physician in evaluating the chance that you have been infected.
Next, to verify HSV diagnosis, the doctor may suggest one or more tests (a swab test or a blood test) to conclude whether you have HSV-1 or HSV-2. Type 1 is the virus more usually associated with facial herpes, while HSV-2 typically causes genital herpes, although cross-infection can occur. Knowing which virus you have helps determine protocol for future outbreaks. You may need to schedule another appointment to get blood work. Once blood work is done, the doctor will discuss the results with you.
Once you are diagnosed, it is common to be shocked or nervous. You may want to schedule a follow-up appointment just to discuss the implications of your genital herpes diagnosis Here are some questions you may want to ask your doctor after diagnosis is confirmed:
- How did I contract genital herpes?
- How often can I expect outbreaks?
- How can I identify a genital herpes outbreak?
- Can I prevent future outbreaks?
- What are my options for treatment?
- How can I decrease the chance of spreading herpes to my sexual partner?
- Will I be able to have sex without infecting my partner?
- How does genital herpes differ from cold sores/facial herpes?
- What are additional resources?
- Are there any support groups in my area?
Once you have discussed this with your physician, you should ask him/her about treatments that can reduce herpes outbreaks. Natural treatments have proven to be very affordable and lack the side effects of pharmaceutical drugs.
Podiatrists – The Right Doctors For Feet Problems
Foot doctors are quite rare, as compared to heart doctors, skin doctors, brain doctors, or even breast enhancement doctors. Formally referred to as podiatrists, they are medical experts who concentrate on providing health care to your feet, ankles, and lower legs. A podiatrist is required to take state and national exams, as well as be licensed by the state in which he/she practices. If you want to find a podiatrist to take care of your foot problems, a podiatrist directory is accessible on the internet.
The feet are given the task of bearing a bigger percentage of our weight. Therefore, in these modern times that most people are overweight, more feet have been suffering. Corns, calluses, infected toenails, and athlete’s foot are the most typical feet disorders among others. Diabetes and arthritis are more serious diseases that can also lead to a visit to the podiatrist. Fractures, sprains, and other lower extremity trauma are dealt to by foot doctors.
Podiatrists may choose to give specific medicines, therapy, or surgery to administer relief from pain. The use of orthotics, custom shoes, casts, and straps may also be requested to treat foot and leg abnormalities. Orthotics are corrective shoe inserts, which are quite cool to design. With the use of a computer, a plate attached to it will be stepped on by the patient to imprint his/her feet marks, which can show pressure points and weight distribution. Based on this data, a podiatrist can draft the shoe insert needed to fix the defect, or just prescribe a different form of cure if it is not that worse.
Other radiological tests such as X-rays and laboratory tests may be needed to identify foot problems. As previously mentioned, arthritis and diabetes, along with some heart diseases manifest on the lower extremities. In these cases, foot doctors must refer the patient to another medical specialist.
Our feet have their own surgeons, too, who are podiatrists that have acquired certification from the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. After diagnosis of a severe foot disorder or injury, they can operate on the specific area of the feet or lower legs that have been afflicted.
Podiatrists are not often seen in most hospitals. Orthopedic surgeons are the most common specialist who handle similar cases. Most foot doctors practice privately, managing their own foot clinics or working on a bigger clinic that offers foot medical care. Some podiatrists have other specializations like sports medicine, radiology, or orthopedic surgery. Some can also be seen in nursing homes or first-aid centers.
To become a podiatrist, one most get a 4-year bachelors degree, then go through four years of Podiatric Medical School, where they are awarded a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree (DPM). They then go through two to three years of a hospital-based residency program, which qualifies the podiatrist to get a certification in surgery.
Employment of podiatrists can evolve even faster, although some measures are being taken to control the costs of specialty medicine. Insurance providers balance the expense of sending patients to podiatrists in contrast to the professional fee and availability of alternative health care practitioners like physicians and physical therapists. Chances are more favorable to board-certified podiatrists since most manage-care organizations demand this prerequisite. Newly trained podiatrists will have more probability of employment in group medical practices, clinics, and health networks than having their own foot clinic. Setting up a practice in a region where podiatric medicine is being offered to colleges and universities will be harder since podiatrists are concentrated in that area.
It’s a Mouse Potato World
One of my favorite photos is a shot of our younger daughter at age two. She’s standing at the desk, her chin just barely clearing the top. Her hand is working the mouse as she plays on our computer. When I was two, I didn’t even know how to operate the television set, let alone a computer.
The electronic devices available for home use has grown exponentially. Many homes have multiple televisions, computers and cell phones. DVD players, MP3 players, home theater systems and game consoles are becoming more common. Electronics aimed at young children, such as Leapfrog and other teaching aids. In fact, the average age children begin to use electronic equipment is getting lower every passing year.
What does this have to do with childhood obesity? When we were growing up, the TV might or might not work, and when it did we had three channels. There was no equipment to play movies, you either went to the movies or watched them on TV. We spent a lot of time playing outside. We rode our bikes or played pickup baseball.
In fact, while we referred to it as playing, we exercised.
Many women still grew and preserved food when we were growing up, my mother, grandmother and aunts included. We kids were conscripted to help weed the garden, pick the produce and preserve it. That’s a lot of work. We also lived on a farm for many years. Added to the garden were chickens, ducks, rabbits and other domesticated animals that needed our care.
That translated to grooming, cleaning cages, gathering eggs and otherwise caring for the animals. It meant a whole lot of mowing, so that we could keep the grounds looking nice and occasionally provide extra nourishment for the grazers. That, too was a lot of work. All of that work did provide us with lots of exercise and healthy food to eat.
We’ve mostly lost that lifestyle now. Instead, our kids play on the computer, use a gaming system, text message each other and otherwise stay indoors and inactive. It might be an idea to limit the amount of time and the type of device our children use. Take them outside and play an active game with them. Plant a small garden and teach them how to grow things. Show them the fun…and skills…we learned as children.
They are our future, and the responsibility lies with all of us.
Arthritis Pain
Arthritis is derived from the Greek words for joint and inflammation. It is not a single ailment, but a group of conditions. All types of arthritis generally involve pain that is generally worse in the morning and while initiating movement. It is found to slowly resolve in the course of time. Arthritis is a painful inflammation of the joints that causes severe pain and stiff joints, due to loss of movement. Although, the various arthritic disorders have no epidemiological commonality, they cause chronic or long drawn but intermittent pain.
Arthritic joints are usually sensitive to the changes in weather. This increased sensitivity is caused by the affected joints developing extra nerve endings to protect the joint from further damage. This results in additional pain in the joints, due to the extra nerve endings. Initial therapy of the major rheumatic diseases involves the use of Paracetamol. Non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAID’ s, such as Ibuprofen are administered subsequently. In severe cases, stronger analgesics are required.
Pain is a common symptom in the patients who are afflicted. The pain is known to cause significant physical, psychological and social problems in many patients. It manages to debilitate the victims of this disease socially, since people who are suffering from acute or severe pain avoid going out and interacting with others. This makes them more depressed and emotional, which in turn makes them more vulnerable. They have to depend on the various health care providers.
The remedial measures to reduce the chances of getting rheumatoid arthritis, involves a proper exercise regimen. It should be ensured that the patient exercises regularly, to keep the joints supple and mobile. It is also recommended to follow a diet that is complete and well balanced and is supplemented with vitamins and minerals, which helps to maintain healthy bones.
Bone Cancer – Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
Cancer having its origin in the bones is referred to as bone cancer in medical terms. Bone cancers are relatively uncommon when compared to metastatic (cancer occurring initiated in another organ and spreading to bone tissues) or secondary cancer.
Bone Cancer Causes
Underlying causes behind bone Cancer is still unclear. However, there are certain risk factors that have been identified. Most of them suggest that Estrogen, female hormone, plays an imperative role in development and progress of this cancer. It’s known that women, having menstrual period for the first time before 11 or at a very later stage in their life, are more prone for developing this disease. The reason being that they remain exposed to higher levels of estrogen for a longer period of time. Again, count of menstrual cycle prior to first pregnancy is also considered significant. Experts believe that women having their first child below the age of 20 might be affected in the near future. Breastfeeding offers additional protective effect.
Bone Cancer Symptoms
Bone Cancer Symptoms are many linked to the location of the bone, which has been affected by cancer in the body. Common symptom associated with bone cancer is tenderness, swelling or pain in the affected area. Lump formation might also accompany bone cancer in a patient. Although the detection of lump associated to the cancer is difficult in the early stages, it can be felt when the disease occurs in or around the joints. Still, you cannot consider any of these symptoms as prominent signs of bone cancer.
Bone Cancer Treatment
Treatment for cancer of bone, mainly metastatic cancer, has 2 goals:
-Managing neoplasm
-Managing symptoms produced by local lesion
Prognosis is mainly affected by patient’s age, primary tumor size, lymphatic & blood vessel invasion degree, symptoms duration and tumor location on arm, trunk or leg.
There are 2 methods for treating bone metastasis. Systemic Therapy is aimed for treating cancer cells spread throughout your body. It includes hormone therapy, immunotherapy and chemotherapy. Local therapy is aimed towards killing cancerous cells of a specific portion on the body. It includes surgery and radiation therapy.
Surgery:
It is often extensive and involves the removal of a wide margin of tissue surrounding the tumor. Sarcomas, which involve muscles, also require removing the entire affected group of muscles.
Radiation Therapy:
It is mainly used for preventing local recurrence of radiosensitive tumor and given either before or following the surgery.
Chemotherapy:
Several drugs have proven effective for treating bone & soft tissue sarcoma. However, required dosages for providing a great chance to cure might lead to significant side-effects. Effective agents include cyclophosphamide, etoposide, vincristine, ifosfamide, doxorubicin (Adriamycin), dactinomycin (Actinomycin D), dacarbazine and investigational agent. In some cases, even combinations of all these drugs are used.
Hormone Therapy:
It’s either removal of organs producing hormones promoting growth of specific cancer types (testosterone and estrogen) or drug therapy for keeping hormones from promoting growth of cancer.
Even after completely removing bone or soft tissue sarcoma, significant risk is there that small tumors, left undetected, may spread to other regions in the body. Adjuvant Chemotherapy attempts for eliminating such tumor deposits.
Even, there are safer and effective methods for treating pain. Medications will allow people for being free of pain and continue the activities essential to them.
To Your Health!
Our Guide To Bee Pollen Allergy Treatment
Bee pollen has many uses and bee pollen allergy treatment has been known to be one of the benefits to taking bee pollen. Until one really understands and appreciates what bee pollen is, it is difficult to understand how bee pollen allergy treatment works.
What is Bee Pollen and Bee Pollen Allergy Treatment
Bee pollen allergy treatment, as mentioned above, will be more discussed later on due to the nature of the order of descent. Much like the old clich
Quiet Discoveries Lead to Fast Sinus Relief
It’s amazing what you can find when you start your search a little outside the bulls eye. While clicking through Magnetic Resonance Imaging research online, my colleagues and I found some intriguing scientific studies completely by accident!
What did we find? Well, let’s just say if you’ve got a stuffy nose you should try magnets before sniffling through that bottle of nasal spray!
Did you know that every year, more than 35 million Americans suffer from sinusitis? It’s one of the leading chronic diseases in the United States [1]. And it’s no wonder, as bacteria, viruses, cigarette smoke, and allergens like pollen, mold, dust mite feces and pet dander are all common causes of this condition [2]. Unless you live in a bubble, there’s really no escaping these tiny antagonists.
The sinuses are actually four pairs of hollow spaces in the bones of the face. Connected to the nose, air is allowed to flow in and out of these spaces. To help warm and filter the air, each sinus is lined with a mucous-producing membrane, called the mucosa [3].
Acute sinusitis occurs when the mucosa is irritated and inflamed. The small openings from the nose to the sinus cavities become congested (or even completely blocked), causing the facial pain and pressure most of us have experienced at some point in time. Mucus production is often increased as well, adding to the pressure, and causing that annoying runny nose symptom [3].
Many people turn to preventive methods like HEPA air filters, or frequent cleaning of carpets and bed sheets to reduce household allergens [4]. Decongestants, saline nasal sprays, and vaporizers are commonly used to treat the symptoms–but as you and I know, they take time to work.
This is where those studies come in. There’s an interesting, but little known fact about the sinuses: they are magnetically sensitive.
Based on our own research and experiences with clients and health practitioners over the years, we’ve observed that sinus congestion is dramatically improved or completely relieved with the application of magnetic therapy. In fact, taking about 20-30 minutes on average, it’s one of the conditions that biomagnetics alleviates quickest.
Until recently, though, we didn’t have much research to back these findings (other than our own records). But, while sifting through online abstracts from MRI research, I happened to stumble upon this:
Dating back to 1983, a study was conducted to assess the influence of magnetic fields on the physiology and behavior of biological organisms, and to search for possible magnetic sources within the organisms themselves.
It was found that a wide range of life forms could detect and orient to magnetic fields. (Like having a built-in compass.) Results showed magnetic orientation by bacteria was due to the presence of particles of magnetite (ferric/ferrous oxide) within the organisms.
The same magnetic material was also found in bees, homing pigeons, dolphins and other organisms–including humans. More specifically, the researchers found that “the bones of the sphenoid/ethmoid sinus complex of humans are magnetic and contain deposits of ferric iron”. (The sphenoid/ethmoid sinuses are located between the eyes and progress inward towards the back of the head [3].)
Refining our search, we were able to uncover other MRI studies confirming this finding. Here’s a brief timeline of what was found:
1986 – “Magnetic Resonance Imaging [using a 1.5 Tesla (15,000 Gauss) magnet and a spin echo technique] has revealed a remarkably intense signal from abnormal tissue in the human paranasal sinuses. Inflammatory disease in the maxillary, sphenoid, ethmoid, and frontal sinuses has been detected and demonstrated with greater clarity than any other available technique.”
1990 – A study conducted at the UCLA School of Medicine tested conditions affected by MRI field strength. Results illustrated that “magnetic susceptibility artifacts are prevalent on the boundary of air-containing paranasal sinuses”.
1995 – Research at Uppsala University in Sweden discovered that “large, local magnetic field variations up to 3 parts per million were found in the human brain near interfaces between air or bone and brain tissues”.
2002 – An Ohio State University study compared differences in magnetic field susceptibility at tissue interfaces in the human head. “Considerable magnetic field inhomogeneities were observed in the inferior frontal lobes and inferior temporal lobes, particularly near the sphenoid sinus and the temporal bones.”
These four independent studies all relate to the notion that human sinuses are magnetically sensitive. When compared to other regions of the head, more intense magnetic field readings are seen, and conditions of inflammation are more easily observed.
So how does this lead to sinusitis relief?
Magnetic therapy is proven to be effective in reducing inflammation, a primary symptom of sinusitis. By reducing inflammation of the mucosa, mucous blockages can be drained and the sinus cavities reopened. This, allows you to breathe freely again, while eliminating the facial pain caused by pressure build-up.
When applied properly, magnetic therapy products can relieve sinus congestion in as little as 15 minutes. That’s faster than any decongestant or vaporizer, lasts longer than most nasal sprays, and is completely free of any side effects (like dryness or burning). Not to mention, you won’t need to worry about buying refills or possible addiction to certain nasal decongestants.
What Therion products work best to help relieve sinusitis?
The Eye & Sinus Mask is designed specifically for relief of your sinus congestion. Inside it has 28 neodymium magnets covering areas around your eyes, forehead and upper cheeks. (The magnetic field has an effective penetration depth up to 2.5 inches.) You can expect sinus and headache relief within 15-25 minutes of wearing it.
For even faster relief plus more restful sleep, Therion ‘s magnetic dual contour pillow is the perfect choice. The visco elastic (memory) foam is soft and comfortable, but also supportive. You’ll actually feel it adjusting and conforming to the shape of your head and neck. It’s ideal to use as a regular sleeping pillow, as the magnetic field reaches the pineal gland. This is a magnetically sensitive area in the brain that functions to induce sleep by secreting melatonin. (See the article “Having Trouble Sleeping” found in the Learning Center at http://www.therionresearch.com.
So before you open that box of ‘non-drowsy’ decongestants or reach for the nasal spray on your nightstand, give magnetic therapy a try. If it’s fast acting with no side effects, and never needs a refill, what do you have to lose?
See you soon at http://www.therionresearch.com
SOURCES:
1 – Sinus News: Sinus Pressure
2 – Sinus News: Sinus Facts Overview
3 – The Sinus Treatment Center
4 – The Allergy Relief Center
1983 — PubMed: Magnetic bones in human sinuses.
1986 — PubMed: High-field magnetic resonance imaging of paranasal sinus inflammatory disease.
1990 — PubMed: Effect of field strength on susceptibility artifacts in magnetic resonance imaging.
1995 — PubMed: Measurements of magnetic field variations in the human brain using a 3D-FT multiple gradient echo technique.
2002 — PubMed: Three-dimensional numerical simulations of susceptibility-induced magnetic field inhomogeneities in the human head.