Losing your hearing can be a both terrifying and embarrassing experience at the same time. You may feel 1 part vulnerable and 1 part mortified if you need to jack the TV volume up to the highest level just to hear it and to comprehend what’s on the tube. Every conversation becomes a frustrating act of futility. When you once were able to hear friends and family from upstairs you now lean in closely to tune into the chat. Less than tactful people may make fun of your hearing loss and more compassionate folks may pity you. By following a few simple tips you can improve your hearing today.
De Wax
Wax build up can adversely affect your hearing. Get familiar with cotton swabs or simply give your inner ear a careful, thorough rinse to clear wax from your ears. Excess wax can be removed easily with hydrogen peroxide, baby oil or mineral oil. Use an eye dropper to administer a few drops to your ear. This helps to loosen up the wax for removal. Remove the ear wax with a rubber bulb syringe after allowing the oil to break up the wax for a few days. Be gentle. Apply warm water and tilt your head to the side. Allow to drain. If wax doesn’t easily discharge call your physician as you may be suffering from a severe blockage.
Walk in Nature
Whether you’re cruising through the woods or enjoying a solitary walk on the beach you’ll improve your hearing and heart health by exercising regularly. One note; pick a quiet, peaceful destination. Being in silence for an extended period of time helps you to concentrate on sounds more effectively. Remember that exercising regularly improves blood flow throughout your body. This means your ears will receive increased blood flow to improve your hearing. Walk or jog regularly for optimal results. Exercise in nature for 5 to 6 days week. Allow for 1 to 2 days of rest and recovery.
Avoid Loud Sounds
Even though you may enjoy visiting concerts you might be doing irreparable damage to your ears by subjecting yourself to loud noises. Avoid spending extended periods of time by airports too. Reducing exposure to loud, grating sounds can slow down hearing loss considerably. If you absolutely need to be in noisy environments consider using ear plugs or noise canceling headphones to take care of your ears. You may not be able to switch jobs quickly but you can lessen the noise pollution around you with creative ways and means.
Stop Smoking
Smoke regularly can increase your hearing loss. Toss out your cigarettes. Dwell on the many health benefits of kicking this dangerous, life-threatening habit. If hearing regularly is important to you stop smoking for good. Make your health more important than a temporary, fleeting sensation. You can quit when you know why you want to quit.
Wear a Hearing Aid
Today’s hearing aids are barely noticeable. Gone are the days of wearing large, hard to miss hearing devices. Buy a digital hearing aid to improve your hearing instantly.
