Unexpected Places for Common Allergens
More than 100 million people in the U.S. experience allergies every year. Living with allergies can be a constant battle, with symptoms seemingly triggered out of nowhere. It may seem easy to predict where common allergens like dust mites, pollen, pet dander and mold will be found, but these allergens may hide in surprising places….
How to Navigate Allergens When Gift Shopping
Many people are familiar with the age-old struggle to find the perfect gift for a loved one. There are countless things to consider, from clothing sizes to favorite TV shows and books. One aspect you may not have thought about when looking for just the right thing is how allergens may impact your options. Whether…
Tax Tips for People With Hearing Loss
If you have hearing loss, you may qualify for special tax deductions for hearing-care-related expenses that can help reduce your overall tax burden—and keep more money in your pocket. Enlisting the help of an accountant to determine your eligibility is always a good idea, but here’s some general information about the IRS tax deductions that…
How Do I Check My Neck for Thyroid Issues?
January is Thyroid Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to check on the health of this small but mighty gland. A regular self-exam, also known as a “neck check,” can help you find lumps or enlargements on your thyroid gland, which could indicate the presence of everything from nodules to cancer. The Six-Step Thyroid…
What Are Some Great Times to Wear Earplugs?
A common cause of hearing loss is exposure to loud noises. This can happen over time or suddenly. In fact, the louder the sound, the less amount of time it takes to damage hearing. Noises over 70 decibels (dB) may start to damage your hearing over time, and noises above 120 dB can damage your…
Tips for Managing Chronic Hives
It is likely that at least once in your life, you have experienced those red, itchy bumps or welts on your skin that seem to appear from out of nowhere. Those bumps are called hives, and nearly 1 in 5 people will experience them in their lifetime. When you experience hives lasting longer than six…
Look and Feel Your Best During the Holidays
Celebrate the holidays with a season of self-care! Don’t miss our offers on Botox and Face / Neck Microneedling so you can feel your best during this special time of year. You can receive: These specials will run for 12 days, December 4-19. Call us at (503) 581-1567 or schedule an appointment online with Jillian…
Winter Is Prime Time for Allergy Testing
Do you experience common allergy symptoms like runny nose, sneezing and itchy eyes or throat? You likely look forward to the winter months when these symptoms typically subside. While you may not be thinking about your allergies much during this time, it turns out that you should give them some thought—winter is an ideal time…
Prevent Painful Falls by Preserving Your Sense of Balance
As we age, in addition to hearing loss we may have to contend with equilibrium and balance problems that can lead to fall related injuries. Chronic balance disorders affect nearly 8 million people in the U.S. They are most commonly caused by BPPV, a condition in which calcium crystals in the inner ear break loose,…
Tips for Packing an Allergen-Free Lunch for Your Child
If your child or a child you know has food allergies, it can be difficult to pack a nutritious, allergen-free lunch daily. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America about 20 million people in the U.S. have food allergies and about 4 million U.S. children have food allergies. Most food allergy reactions stem…
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