Browse Category: Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat
Published: February 19, 2009
If you suffer from high blood pressure, you may have been prescribed a drug called a “statin” to help lower your blood pressure to a healthy level. However, more and more evidence is surfacing regarding the many side effects statins may have on your overall health. Here’s one more: eye disorders. If you are currently taking a statin, keep reading for more information on this potentially dangerous side effect.
Published: February 03, 2009
Clear up your life with these home remedies for cataracts.
Published: January 05, 2009
If you’ve suffered from ringing in the ears, than you know that it can literally drive you batty! Well, you’re not alone: a shocking 12 million Americans suffer from tinnitus (ringing in the ears). Luckily, there’s good news . . . natural cures have worked for many who are affected. Keep reading for some safe, effective, natural ways to get the ringing in your ears to finally stop.
Published: October 20, 2008
Do you have some “excess baggage” under your eyes? Whether you’re a guy or a girl, having bags under your eyes can have an unsightly effect on your appearance. So, what causes the bags and dark circles? And is there any way to hide them, or even get rid of them for good? Keep reading for the answers.
Published: September 15, 2008
Sunglasses are all the rage in the fashion industry—and they’ve replaced handbag as the must-have designer fashion accessory. However, sunglasses are much more important than just making a fashion statement; they are vital for protecting your eyes from the harmful rays of the sun. Luckily, you don’t need to spend hundreds of dollars on a fancy pair to shield your eyes from the elements. Before you hand over your hard-earned money on a new pair of shades, here are five tips to ensure that you’re getting the right ones.
Published: August 28, 2008
Have you had laser eye surgery, or know someone who has? Hopefully your experience with the surgery was a good one and that you’re seeing better than ever. Unfortunately not all laser eye patients are that lucky. And now the FDA is taking note. One by one, people who have suffered poor outcomes after having undergone Lasik eye surgery spoke openly of their ordeals to federal health officials this past April. Let’s take a closer look at the truth about LASIK surgery . . .
Published: August 25, 2008
Are your eyes frequently irritated? Do they constantly burn and feel as though you’ve got something in them, but you can’t seem to get it out? If this sounds familiar, you may be suffering from dry eye, a condition in which the eyes don't have enough tears to properly coat them and keep them comfortable. So what causes dry eye? And is there a cure? Keep reading for answers to those questions – and more!
Published: August 18, 2008
As you get older, you may worry about a decline in your vision. Perhaps you’ve even started buying reading glasses at the drugstore to help make out that small newspaper print. But could there be a more serious cause for your loss of vision – other than just age? Almost ten million Americans suffer eventual blindness due to Macular Degeneration. Fortunately, a new study indicates that the flavonoid quercetin may help protect against this debilitating condition. Let’s take a closer look at the results of this study . . .
Published: May 20, 2008
“Help! I’ve lost my voice!” How many times have you struggled to get these words to come out of your mouth? You can do your best to prevent losing your voice, but when laryngitis strikes it has no mercy. Keep reading for ways to make your bout of laryngitis as quick and painless as possible.
Published: May 20, 2008
Have you ever woken up to find your eyes red and swollen? It could be a simple irritation, but if your eyes don’t return to normal within a couple of hours, or if those symptoms are accompanied by pain, you could have pink eye. While you may think this condition only affects children, I can attest - grown-ups are not immune. So how can you avoid pink eye? And if you do happen to contract it, how can you treat it? Well, let’s take a closer look . . .
