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Aging Eyes and Declining Eyesight: Eye Test Needs, Corrective Lenses, Lasik Eye Surgery, and More

Jul 7, 2016 · Matthew Solan · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Advancing age tends to make almost every part of the body a bit weaker and slower. Unfortunately your eyes are no exception. Aging can affect the shape of the eye and/or the functionality of its components. Refractive errors occur when the anatomy, or shape, of the eye prevents light from … Read More

Preventing and Treating Ear Infections in Children

Feb 18, 2016 · UHN Staff · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

If your child suffers from ear infections, you have lots of company. Approximately 80% to 90% of children will have at least one ear infection before school age.1,2 In the United States, ear infections are the most common reason antibiotics are prescribed, and the top reason children undergo surgery.2,3 Most … Read More

Nasal polyps—small, noncancerous growths block the nasal passage—can cause a loss of smell.

Anosmia: How Nasal Polyps, Drugs, and Various Conditions Can Affect Your Sense of Smell

Feb 16, 2016 · Matthew Solan · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

You often lose your sense of smell when fighting a cold, nasal allergy, or infection. But this condition is temporary, and your ability to recognize scents again returns when your ailment has cleared. For many older adults, however, the sense of smell gradually begins to weaken and fade—sometimes caused by … Read More

Fluoride Dangers: Low Thyroid Function from Drinking Tap Water?

Apr 10, 2015 · UHN Staff · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Among many fluoride dangers, the toxic effects of high amounts of fluoride on the thyroid gland have been known for decades. But what about lower amounts, like the levels commonly found in fluoridated drinking water? Despite the lack of research in the area of chronic, low-dose fluoride exposure, researchers and … Read More

How to Prevent Eye Strain from Computer Use: 6 Easy Tips

Jul 18, 2014 · UHN Staff · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Computers, televisions, tablets, smart phones, and e-readers have become irreplaceable parts of almost everyone’s daily life, but studies indicate that overexposure to the liquid crystal display (LCD) screens on these devices can cause a number of eye problems. If you experience any of the following, it may be due to … Read More

Naturopathy Treatment for Symptoms of the Flu

Feb 6, 2014 · UHN Staff · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Conventionally trained healthcare professionals don’t have much to offer for symptoms of the flu besides bed rest, adequate liquids to prevent dehydration, and over-the-counter medications such as pain relievers and decongestants. These standard recommendations help a little with managing flu symptoms, but so can naturopathy treatment. Plus, natural therapies can … Read More

Symptoms of the Flu vs. a Cold – Treating with Natural Antivirals

Oct 30, 2013 · UHN Staff · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

You know the feeling—the itch in the back of your throat, the tickle in your nose, the pain with swallowing—and you wonder, “Am I starting to get symptoms of the flu, or am I just getting a cold?” How do you know? And is there anything you can do to … Read More

Natural Antiviral: Pelargonium Extract (Umcka) for Treating the Common Cold and Bronchitis

Oct 17, 2013 · UHN Staff · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

While many of today’s go-to natural cold remedies—like Echinacea—may work for prevention, they’re not well-proven to treat your cold symptoms once the virus has already taken hold. The good news, as you learned in part 1, is that there are some highly effective and very-well researched natural antiviral remedies for … Read More

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