Allergies & Your Immune System
Spring is officially here! A highly awaited time, Spring is marked by bluer skies, blossoming plant life, and of course – warmer weather. But many of us also know that Spring time also means allergy season! According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America,...
Do Adults Get Tonsillectomies?
A tonsillectomy is a common surgical procedure that involves the partial or complete removal of the tonsils. Part of the body’s immune system, the tonsils are the two tissues in the back of the mouth – one on each side of the mouth. These small organs help the immune...
March 3rd is World Hearing Day: Hearing Care for All!
Launched by the World Health Organization (WHO), World Hearing Day is the largest global campaign that centers hearing health. This campaign is a call to action that focuses on raising awareness of the public health epidemic that is hearing loss and ways to practice...
What Causes Sleep Apnea?
Quality sleep is important for overall health and wellness. But according to the American Sleep Association, 50 to 70 million adults in the U.S. have a sleep disorder. Sleep apnea is one of the most common sleep disorders, impacting an estimated 25 million people. It...
What is Chronic Rhinitis?
What is Chronic Rhinitis? Rhinitis is the inflammation of the lining in the nose which produces symptoms including: runny nose, congestion, sneezing, and itchiness. Rhinitis can be experienced acutely or chronically. Chronic rhinitis is when symptoms are experienced...
Are Stress & Anxiety Related to TMJ?
We all experience stress and anxiety and are familiar with how it affects the body. But stress and anxiety can impact health in a variety of ways that are not always obvious. In addition to affecting sleep, wellness, energy, mood, stress and anxiety also affects the...
All About Earwax
Everyone is familiar with earwax, one of the many substances that the body produces. But did you know that experts do not recommend removing earwax with a cotton swab? And that earwax is helpful for the ears? This is among the numerous pieces of useful information...
Do Adults Ever Get Tonsillectomies?
A tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the partial or complete removal of the tonsils. Tonsillectomies are performed to treat recurring infections of the tonsils, the fleshy tissue on each side of the back of the mouth. The tonsils serve as the immune...