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The Powis Family’s Thanksgiving Plans A Time of Gratitude
when you can’t hear adequately. I feel privileged to be able to help others recover a more intimate level of communication in their lives, allowing them to connect with the people they care about. I really, truly love my job, something that plenty of people aren’t able to say. I could do the work I do for the rest of my life and be completely content. My work also allows me to spend time with my husband, my family, and friends like Heidi and Ben. Everything good I have in my life I achieved through the unending support from dozens of incredible people. I couldn’t possibly thank any of them enough. Every Thanksgiving, I’m moved as I consider all the fantastic opportunities I’ve been given, and the people that I’m lucky enough to have surrounding me. I hope the holiday gives you a chance to reflect and feel the same.
as they were. And, of course, we were constantly studying together, bonding through exams and research papers and shared experiences in the classroom and as grad school clinicians. Phil got Ben a job at the local coffee shop he was working at, and all of us quickly became as close as can be. Last time we visited them, we rented rooms at a bed-and-breakfast in the heart of Michigan’s wine country. It is a beautiful area, especially in the fall, with a constant cold late-autumn breeze blowing over the snowy plains, which spread out as far as you can see. We just spent time drinking wine and hanging out, playing games by the fire. This year, we’re planning to do something similar, but with an added twist: Their kids will be there! So that should be a good time. There are so many things to be thankful for, but one of the most obvious that comes to mind is my profession, especially during the holiday season. Everyone knows how stressful the holidays can be, which only gets worse
For Phil and me, Thanksgiving is different every year. But whether we’re celebrating it in the company of family, visiting our close friends, or spending it with just the two of us, it’s the perfect opportunity to think over our lives and consider all the abundant reasons to be grateful. This year, I think we’ll be heading over to Michigan to visit with Heidi and Ben, our two closest friends from way back when I was in graduate school in Memphis. By now, it’s become a regular tradition, catching up with them while having some fun and, of course, enjoying a big, fantastic meal with the best company imaginable. When I met Heidi, we were in the same graduating class, but I never would have thought we’d end up becoming as close as we are today. But when she suggested that her boyfriend, Ben, meet up with Phil, who at that time was my fiancé, everything changed. It was instant “bromance,” as they say, and soon Heidi and I were hanging out just as much
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Why Doctor Powis and Clear Path™ Are Right for Yo Here at Quincy Hearing, we pride ourselves on offering quality products and quality service during each and every interaction. We want you to share your experience with friends and family who may be in need. Below are questions that anyone needing hearing assistance should consider. Dr. Powis has answers for each question, and we hope that you find them both helpful and informative. Does the audiologist have experience? Dr. Powis has over seven years of experience, with her doctorate in audiology from The University of Memphis (many hearing specialists do not have doctoral-level training). She is board certified and a fellow of both the Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) and the American Academy of Audiology (AAA). Dr. Powis is also a member of the Massachusetts Academy of Audiology and is involved with many professional affiliations. Does the audiologist offer a variety of products and styles from hearing aid manufacturers to choose from? Dr. Powis fits all styles from the major hearing aid manufacturers, including Resound, Starkey, Unitron, Phonak, Widex, and Oticon, giving you the most chances to find the best personalized hearing loss solution for you. In addition to traditional hearing aids, Dr. Powis is the only audiologist to offer Lyric™ on Boston’s South Shore in Quincy, Massachusetts. The Lyric™ is the world’s first and only 100-percent invisible hearing aid. As the smallest hearing device on the market today, its miniature design allows it to be comfortably placed deeper in the ear canal. The deeper placement makes the Lyric™ completely unseen and invisible. Dr. Powis, our top-rated audiologist in Quincy, Massachusetts, and on Boston’s South Shore, is able to determine the best course of action for your treatment program based on your unique listening challenges. Can you show me what my hearing looks like before I make a decision on hearing loss treatment or hearing aids? Dr. Janice Powis will perform a complete diagnostic hearing evaluation to accurately diagnose and treat your hearing loss. You will be provided with your audiogram test results for review with Dr. Powis, as well as to keep for your personal records. Dr. Powis will make sure she has addressed all your questions and concerns before moving forward with a treatment plan.
3 Cleaning ‘Rip-Offs’
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If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. But sometimes we stumble across a few hidden gems that make our lives easier. And, when it comes to cleaning house, we can all use a little “easier.” Check out these products you may have already written off and let them surprise you. Dollar Store Cleaning Products If you’ve ever ducked into the local dollar store to buy some Mylar balloons for your niece’s birthday party, you might have noticed the jugs and spray bottles plastered with the word “Awesome.” Surely, this knock-off soap can’t work as well as your brand-name products, right? You’d be surprised. Online reviewers sing Awesome’s praises, suggesting it should really be a higher price for how well it works. Just make sure you wear dishwasher. At least, that’s what the New York Times reported as the No. 1 complaint from repair people and appliance experts. Modern appliances are designed to use less water, and as soap becomes more concentrated, using too much can damage your machine. That’s what makes detergent pods so handy. They don’t look like they can clean all your dishes or an entire load of clothes, but they actually provide the perfect amount for modern machines. You save money on detergent and machine repair! Foam Cleaning Blocks Anything with “magic” in the title sounds like a scam. For this reason, you may have avoided the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser and similar melamine foam products. But this is one case where the product lives up to its wild claims. Melamine foam is abrasive and can break down and remove material from fine cracks and textures, making it an effective cleaner. It can be used to whiten sneakers, clean tub scum, and remove permanent marker from your fridge. gloves when you use it. Detergent Pods You use too much soap in your washing machine and
Since the snake oil salesmen in the days of old first tricked trusting folks out of their hard-earned cash, consumers have wised up and are quick to write off perceived scams. Still, every now then you get lucky, and the cheap white sponge really does make the stove look like new. But you should still think twice before you say yes to gas station sushi. 2 | quincyhearing.com | 617-934-2422 | 67 Coddington Street, #103 Quincy, MA 02169 When asking the right questions and making the best decision for your hearing health, there really is only one choice: Quincy Hearing. Have your friends and family visit our website at quincyhearing.com for the latest in blogs, hearing aid advancements, and our newest specials.
Why Ancient Egyptians Put Ant Eggs in Their Ears Hearing Treatment Through History
oil, ant eggs, bat wings, and goat urine as a cure for “Ear-That- Hears-Badly” — definitely not the kinds of things you’d want in your ears today! Fast-forward to 1600 AD and you can find humans using “hearing devices” a little more advanced — but only slightly. In pre-Enlightenment Europe, many individuals used cartoonish “hearing aid trumpets” carved out of animal horns or from blown glass. They functioned basically as a funnel, collecting sound and moving it straight into the ear canal. Eventually, these bulky devices were refashioned to fit inside the ear. In the 1900s, when electricity became common in homes and the telephone was invented, the closest ancestor of the modern hearing aid hit the scene. Worn around the neck, the device utilized a battery-powered microphone to electronically amplify ambient sound. As batteries were miniaturized, so were hearing aids, until digital hearing aid technology became the standard in the mid-1990s, leading to the development of the personalized, highly advanced hearing aids of today.
Today’s hearing aids are a marvel of modern technology. The list of features that come standard in even the most basic devices is staggering, including everything from ambient noise cancelation to Bluetooth compatibility with your phone. With more and more noise surrounding us during the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it’s no wonder that our hearing aid technology has adapted to keep up. But in reality, hearing loss isn’t anything new. In fact, hearing loss has plagued humans since the first homo sapiens walked the Earth. Some of the earliest human remains, such as those found in Shanidar Cave in Iraq, have had obstructive, bony growths in their ear canals, indicating hearing loss in subjects dating from as many as 45,000 years ago. However, the first evidence of humans attempting to actually treat poor hearing shows up a little later than the dawn of humanity. The first written record of a culture dealing with hearing loss comes from ancient Egypt, way back in 1550 BC, according to History Today. The Ebers Papyrus, an important compendium of Egyptian herbal knowledge, recommends olive
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INSIDE this issue SEE WHAT’S
A Time of Gratitude PAGE 1
These Products Make Housework Easier! Why Doctor Powis and Clear Path™ Are Right for You PAGE 2 The Weird History of Hearing Treatment Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Soup Sudoku PAGE 3 How Saunas Will Change Your Winter Health PAGE 4
THE LIFE-GIVING BENEFITS OF SAUNAS Sweat the Years Away
Colder weather is hard on our bodies for many reasons. The air dries and cracks our skin, freezing temperatures cause old injuries to flare up and joints to ache, and the conditions make it just plain hard to exercise. What’s a fair-weather bird to do? Head to the sauna! Sauna use has been popular in Finland for thousands of years, and there are compelling reasons why. Not only are there many bodily benefits, but science is telling us it may also protect the mind. We’ve known for a long time that saunas can help with blood circulation, stress relief, and cardiovascular health. Traditional saunas use heat to get your blood flowing and promote circulation, and the sweating that goes on during a sauna
trouble dealing with the heat of a typical sauna (average sauna temperatures are kept around 212 degrees F), this latest trend is for you. The average temperature of an infrared sauna is 150 degrees F, making it a more tolerable experience. One New York studio touts infrared’s ability to stimulate collagen production, an added anti-aging benefit. Need another bonus? Infrared saunas are said to release up to 20 percent more toxins from the body than traditional saunas. Whichever type of sauna you decide to visit, the potential health benefits speak for themselves. If you don’t get to escape to Miami or Cancun this winter (and even if you do), it’s a relaxing way to warm up and ease winter ailments. Treat your body and yourself to a sauna experience!
experience is said to purge toxins from your body. It’s a rejuvenating ritual that releases stress along with endorphins. Now, the health journal Age and Ageing has found evidence linking sauna use to a lowered risk for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Men aged 42–60 who participated in frequent sauna bathing sessions were found to have lowered rates of dementia and Alzheimer’s. If feeling good and warming you up weren’t enough, a healthy mind is a great reason to sauna. And while the simplicity of the traditional sauna is part of what makes it great, some facilities have added a modern twist: infrared rays. Infrared saunas, already hot in New York City and Los Angeles, are starting to pop up everywhere. If you have
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