Thursday 25 September 2014

Avoiding Unhealthy Auditory Practices

An often ignored concept related to our body is that every organ is directly linked to the others and any change in the body can affect it. There are a number of factors that can lead to loss in hearing but cannot be controlled. However there are also many bad habits we indulge in that can be easily eliminated. Here are five unhealthy habits that can harm your hearing-

Not Kicking the Butt and One Too Many Drinks

You may not realise this but smoking often lead to hear loss. Apart from cancer and heart related diseases cigarettes have the potential to affect your hearing. The harmful chemicals that seep into your blood stream to give you that high also have a dulling effect on the receptors that deal with low pitch sounds. More often than not, the damage is irreversible as well. Enjoying a glass of wine or a couple of drinks once in a while is very different from high alcohol intake that along with brain damage also causes damage to the inside ear or ototoxicity.

Your Daily Lifestyle

Leading a lifestyle where you consume food low on nutrients as well as avoid any exercising can often cause health problems or obesity. This can lead to diabetes as well as circulatory problems that lead to oxygen deprivation and in turn loss of hearing power.

Listening To Loud Music


The latest rock music may sound great when blasting on your music player. Pumped up songs with beats may also help you get through an unimaginably long ride or exercise plan but imagine not being able to hear anything at all. Earphones and headphones paired with loud music direct the sound into your inner ear and cause immense damage and chronic hearing problems.


Listening to Deafening Sounds


Another habit that we all indulge in is listening to extremely loud noises. From construction work going on nearby to revving up engines being exposed to numerous loud noises can cause irreversible damage to the ear. A number of these factors may not be controlled but try to keep yourself away from any such loud noises you can. You can use a cover up or muffler as well if you are expecting to be in a loud work area.

Missing your Doctor’s Appointment
From your general physician to a dental specialist, we all know the importance of a doctor but tend to avoid regular checkups and remember them only in times of need. It is important to keep in mind that a doctor will be much more perceptive to changes in your body and will immediately know when something is not right. Do not ignore your dental health either. Your mouth is the easiest way for bacteria to enter your bloodstream and body. Unhealthy oral hygiene will often lead to major medical complications that lead to hearing loss.

When you make these simple changes in your daily life you can maintain a healthier lifestyle as well as take pleasure in all the sounds the world has to offer.