Brain fog is a type of fluctuating cognitive impairment that affects many people suffering from balance disorders (and many other health conditions as well). When your balance system is compromised, your brain has to work much harder to maintain equilibrium, and that constant effort takes a toll on cognitive function. The result is a clouding of consciousness and diminishment of mental energy that can impair concentration, executive function, decision making ability, memory and word … [Read more...]

We don't usually think about what happens in the ear so that we can hear sounds. This is a simple video on how sounds make their way from the source to your brain. To learn more about how we hear, visit the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders at https://www.nidcd.nih.gov Enjoy the video! If you or a family member is having any difficulties with hearing or hearing aids, please give us a call at 727-323-2471 and set up an appointment. We can help … [Read more...]

About 1 out of every 10 Americans has tinnitus (ringing or buzzing in the ears), and it's especially common among U.S. veterans. According to an article in Healthy Hearing by Joy Victory, Managing Editor of Healthy Hearing. Symptoms of tinnitus: Why do my ears ring? A persistent ringing, buzzing, or whirring sound can indicate tinnitus. It can be loud or soft, pulsing or steady. You may feel like you have "ringing in the ears" or that your head is full. But tinnitus symptoms are different … [Read more...]

Have You ever seen the Sound Barrier? If you have never seen the sound barrier, here are some photos of a plane breaking the Sound Barrier. This phenomenon only happens at the instant an Aircraft breaks the sound barrier and it appears as if the aircraft goes through a wall. I hope you find these pictures as fascinating as I did. … [Read more...]

What to do when you get water in your ears? It's important that you do not insert things into your ear. While you might be inclined to use a cotton swab to help drain the water out, this is not something you should do. It could push things further into the ear canal and puncture your eardrum. It can also remove the protective waxy layer that is inside your ear canal, and provide an opportunity for bacteria to grow. Do this to get water out of your ears: * Tip your head toward the ear … [Read more...]

Our Mascot, Maizie begins her Competition phase. At the end of June, Maizie finished at the office and was heading off to competition.         She has been working hard with her trainer.             She had her first win - Winners Bitch. She also got a Group One in the Puppy Terrier Group. Congratulations Maizie! … [Read more...]