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•T h e IF P • H alto n H ills, Thursday, July 24, 2014 15 Tips for living with tinnitus. Don't let ringing in the ears hold you back. You can beat tinnitus. A positive attitude is very helpful. Relaxation techniques, an active social life, sports and hobbies can assist you in taking control of your life - even with tinnitus. On the following page, we've summarized a few practical tips, recently developed by Siemens together with ENT physicians, psychologists, and audiologists. Relearning how you hear Listen consciously to the world around you. Everything that provides your ears with varied sound impressions deflects attention away from tinnitus. Tips for recuperative sleep Avoid black tea, coffee or heavy meals in the evening. A warm bath before you go to bed is a good option. Get active, stay on the move Relish life with family and friends, and organize your private life to include plenty of activity and variety. Keep an open mind. Everything that increases your personal sense of well- being and enjoyment of life decreases tinnitus' hold over it. Avoid silence Give yourself a break now and again. However, avoid complete silence, which is an open invitation for tinnitus to take hold. Opt for enjoyable sources of sound stimulus - an audio book or relaxing music. Promote your physical fitness People who participate in sports are healthier and this also applies to people with tinnitus. Everything you enjoy doing and that tests your physical fitness is good for you. Learn to relax effectively Because tinnitus causes tension, it is important to learn relaxation methods and use them regularly. Some recommended relaxation methods are Feldenkrais, yoga, tai chi, and qi gong. Get more information Visit the American Tinnitus Association website: ata.org Copyright © 2013 Siemens Hearing Instruments, Inc. All rights reserved. 6/13 SHI/14275 Practical tips The GEORGETOWN HEARING CLINIC Call today to book your appointment. 905-873-6642 99 Sinclair Avenue, Suite 210 Serving the community of Halton Hills and surrounding areas since 1992 Cory Soal Hearing Instrument Practitioner On-Site Audiologist • Repairs • Hearing Tests • Batteries • Home Service Available • Affordable Pricing • Custom Made Musician, Industrial & Swim Plugs • Hearing Aid Prescriptions and Fittings • ADP, WSIB, DVA Authorised Dispensary Puppy and kitten kits with extended examinations Warm & friendly atmosphere Hospital tours Spacious parking/easily accessible Dental consults Medical grooming Behavior counselling Compassionate in-depth pet health care Ultrasound services available 333 Mountainview Road Unit #12 Georgetown Moxxi Boutique 70 Main Street South, Georgetown 905-877-0111 Join us on Twitter to see the newest arrivals and get flash sales. @MoxxiBoutique Michael Kors, Kenneth Cole, In Wear, Part Two, Vince Camuto, Tiger, John & Jenn, Mexx, Dept, Sanctuary, Fidelity Jeans, Free People and many more! For All Your Summer Essentials! CAS reminds parents of the dangers of hot cars Summer temperatures have ar- rived and Halton Children's Aid Soci- ety (CAS) wants to remind parents to brush up on their knowledge of car safety when it comes to small children. "We know the risk factors (for children) are even higher when we're in warmer weather," said Teresa Zonneveld, com- munity protection su- pervisor at Halton CAS. "Our message is that we want to remind par- ents that children need to be properly supervised at all times. Whether it's at home or in a car." Halton CAS warns all parents to not leave small children in cars as the city hits hot and humid summer tempera- tures. According to a news release sent out by the organization, children, es- pecially infants, are three to five times more sensitive to heat than adults and rising temperatures in cars can cause heat stress, dehydration, shock and, in some cases, death. "Unfortunately, we do know we had a tragic incident in Halton last year where a child was left alone in a car," said Zonneveld. "Nobody wants to see that happen again to any family." That child, a two-year- old boy from Milton, died from heat exposure after his grandmother left him in the family car on a hot day. When a 911 call is made about a child left in a car unattended, Hal- ton CAS along with police come to the scene. A CAS worker also will follow up with interviews with the parents and any children under the age of 16. Zonneveld says the common per- spective Halton CAS gets from parents who have left their children in cars is that they didn't think they would be away for a long period of time. By HILARY CATON Metroland Media