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5 Ways Sound Sensitivities Are Common, But Not Normal

Five ways sound sensitivities are common, but not normal, may challenge your assumptions about the meaning behind behaviors. There are sounds that are suppose to get your attention. However, sounds should not cause feelings of distress. When should you look for...

A Unique Gift for Father’s Day

This Father’s Day, regardless of age or passing, you can give a unique gift that honors fathers. Best of all, the only cost is your time. Oh, and most likely making his favorite dessert. What is the Unique Gift? On Father’s Day give the gift of really listening to...

What You Need to Attend a Firework Show

It is July 4th weekend, a time of celebration and loud fireworks. Attending a live fireworks show is a challenge if you have small children or a loved one with sound sensitivities. I remember those years well. It took me a few years to learn what you need to attend a...

5 Surprising Reasons Hearing Loss Begins

Perhaps at the very beginning stages of hearing loss, an easier descriptive word is hearing difficulties. Hearing loss is rarely complete deafness? Have you ever thought about the effects of a weak sound energy stimulation reaching the brain? Hearing loss occurs on a...
Why Penicillin Mold is Surprisingly Worse than Fire

Why Penicillin Mold is Surprisingly Worse than Fire

We experienced a house fire 24 years ago just days after moving into a rental. Thankfully when the fire started, we were out of the house eating lunch with our grandparents. Afterward, we smelled smoke residue on everything. Items that looked okay, like books and...

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A Miracle in My Vision Loss Journey

A Miracle in My Vision Loss Journey

Almost a year into my vision loss journey, I was still fighting to restore my sight. I needed a miracle. You'll never guess what miracle restored my vision. Miracles and Rainbows, Hope Empowerment is asking for help and believing in miracles and rainbows, hope. Do you...

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Unexpected Vision Loss Changed My Life

Unexpected Vision Loss Changed My Life

In 2020, unexpected vision loss changed my life. My awareness of the vision loss occurred within a few minutes. As sudden as looking at a Banyan tree and realizing its roots grow down from its branches, unexpected vision loss turned my life upside down. I was born...

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Gluten Free Easily Made Homemade Pecan Pie

Gluten Free Easily Made Homemade Pecan Pie

My husband is a wonderful father to our three young adults. At any time of the year, he enjoys eating pecan pie topped with vanilla ice cream. Once you make it from scratch, you may never buy another pecan pie. If gluten poses no issues for you, use any flour of your...

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Eustachian Tube Inflammation in Adults & Children

Eustachian Tube Inflammation in Adults & Children

Food allergies and intolerances cause eustachian tube inflammation in adults and children with and without fluid build-up.  Eustachian tube inflammation contributes to ear pain, ear infections, and even the ability to hear your own voice. Surprisingly, you may...

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Fun Ways to Improve Visual Perceptual Skills

Fun Ways to Improve Visual Perceptual Skills

There are many fun ways to improve visual perceptual skills. From arts and crafts to games, you can take advantage of everyday activities to improve one’s ability to remember visual information. What are Visual Perceptual Skills? Visual perceptual skills enable a...

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Six Foods Researchers Found that Contribute to Inflammation

Six Foods Researchers Found that Contribute to Inflammation

There are six foods researchers found that contribute to inflammation of the eustachian tubes and fluid build-up in the ears with or without an ear infection. I have seen adults and children become calmer and less prone to episodes of anger when they remove foods that...

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