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Earplugs Just for Women Way back in the dark ages all earplugs were made in one size fits all and invariably they were first designed for men. Many women would have tried using earplugs in those bad old days and found them uncomfortable and just plain too big. After wearing a pair all night many women ended up with very sore ears and gave up or went back to stuffing their ears with cotton!! Luckily these days you should know that they make earplugs specifically designed for women who  have smaller ear canals than men. Not only are they guaranteed...

Surfer's ear Surfer's ear is a term used for a condition that causes an abnormal bone growth common in the ears of someone who spends a lot of time in the water. Not be confused with swimmer's ear, which is often visible on the outside of the ear, surfer's ear is caused by ongoing exposure to cold and wind. Surfers, swimmers and even skiers and motorcyclists can develop Surfer's ear. In fact anyone who has prolonged exposure cold and wind can develop a bony growth.    Signs of Surfer's Ear Most avid surfers will have some type of bone growth....

Why do people snore?   Snoring is basically the vibration of sound in spaces in your upper airway. Sounds simple, right? Just try living with a spouse who serenades you with these short guttural sounds every night. You don't always have advanced warning that your soul mate is a snorer. Once the honeymoon is over and you actually start to spend time really sleeping at night, you may come to the realization that your mate for life is going to crank up the natural noise level once the last sheep has made its leap over the fence. So, what now?...

  Did you know that the first recorded mention of the use of earplugs is in the classic Greek tale The Odyssey?. On their journey Odysseus is warned about the Sirens that sing from an island they will sail past. Circe their hostess tells them of the Sirens bewitching song that makes men drive their boats ashore and perish. She advised Odysseus to fashion earplugs for his men from beeswax so they would not be lured to their deaths by the sirens song. Earplug and hearing protection technology and materials have come a long way since the days of The...