You may be one of the 50 million Americans affected by tinnitus. Tinnitus sufferers often describe hearing a ringing, buzzing, hissing, clicking, roaring, or beeping, although there is no external noise creating it. Tinnitus can be a result of hearing loss after exposure to excessive or loud noises as well as stress. I know people who have complained about this for years.

According to audiologist, Mark Sanford, Owner of the Better Hearing Centers, Diamond Certified companies, tinnitus is a treatable condition. With a success rate of 80-85% respectively tinnitus retraining therapy (TRT) and Neuromonics are two options that are clinically proven for long-term, significant relief of tinnitus. In fact the Veterans Administration is now using Neuromonics for returning veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. Read more

The secret to weight control is simply eating the right foods, in the right amount, at the right time. Maureen Sullivan, Founder & Chief Nutritionist of Lite for Life in Burlingame, has found no other “quick fix” in her 30 years of weight loss counseling. She educates her clients on the single most important aspect of nutrition – stabilizing blood sugar.

The biggest mistakes people make are skipping breakfast, exercising without eating before and after, and starting the day with caffeine and sugar (a mocha and a muffin). These habits create spikes and drops in blood sugar throughout the day. If blood sugar is too low before dinnertime, sweet treats are likely to be craved afterwards. Read more