Blog Dangerous Decibels of MRI Machines misery A couple months back, I was down at the South Waterfront Farmers Market. I met a lovely gentleman and advocate. As we were talking about Hearing loss and PepPlugs. He shared with me that he’d had “ringing of the ears” (medically known as “tinnitus”) for four weeks ever since he had an MRI at OHSU. The medical professionals gave him foam plugs but he inserted them incorrectly, and suffered the whole procedure without adequate

Sound of Metal and You Blog September 2021 by Radha Joy Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is real and not to be taken lightly as featured in the recent film, Sound of Metal. The main character, Ruben, a metal band drummer, suffers from a sudden loss of hearing due to years of noise pollution and loud drumming. In this film, he discovers that hearing loss is largely irreversible, deafness is real and controversial surgery like the costly cochlear implant is possible but it

My Chernova! I love listening to live music, it is truly my happy place! Over the years I have had the opportunity to see lots and lots of amazing shows! My very first show was INXS back in I believe 1987 when I was a mere 12 year old. This show was at the Hult Center in Eugene Oregon and although a very lovely venue, at the time INXS was more “alternative” than mainstream and “listen like thieves” was very punk rock. Music goers were wearing combat boots, army pants and sp