Author: Jemmie Jems

Under the name Francis Lee, I write interracial Christian romantic suspense. My stories are about finding enduring love when hope and redemption seem unattainable as danger lurks around every corner. My characters learn that where there is darkness, "joy will always come in the morning".

Carry- on Tinnitus Step#2

Step #2

Now that you’ve seen the Audiologist or the Hearing Instrument Specialist and they’ve given you a hearing test what is there left to do?

Talk…..

The hearing professional will discuss the results of the hearing test.  You may or may not have hearing loss but you may still suffer from tinnitus.

How is that possible?

Don’t people with hearing loss all have tinnitus?

It is true about 90% of people with tinnitus also have hearing loss and tinnitus affects 1 in 5 people. What about the rest of us?

Let’s work backwards with some basic information about tinnitus.

Tinnitus or some pronounce it tin-eye-tus or tin-a-tus is not a disease but a symptom resulting from a number of causes most common is hearing loss but others are: ear infections, hearing loss, constant exposure to loud noises, brain tumor, emotional stress, exposure to certain medication , head or neck injury, hypertension, heart disease and earwax to name a few.

There are different types of tinnitus: subjective, objective and pulsatile.  Subjective is the most frequent type and it is explained as hearing sound when there is no external sound and it can present itself as ringing, clicking, hissing or buzzing; some people even experience hearing music.

Tinnitus also triggers an emotional response in each individual in unique portions. In other words, tinnitus affects everyone differently and their reactions are all different. Some people can ignore the noise in their ears, whereas others are frustrated and even can be emotionally distraught. No two people are the same.

So where do you go from here?

Counselling is needed and your hearing professional is going to be able to help you with that.

Find out more next week.

If anyone has any questions, please e-mail me.

Until next time…

That Constant Ringing in My Ears

There is no cure.

I hear the ringing, the buzzing, the clicking that noise sometimes throughout the day but it happens mostly at night before bed when everything is quiet.  This is called Tinnitus and many people young and old suffer from this condition.

I work as at a hearing clinic as a Hearing Specialist and I’ve noticed since the flu season began several people have visited the clinic with symptoms of tinnitus. Most are getting over the flu virus and report that the tinnitus was strongest when they were laid up with the flu and now they’re “better” the tinnitus is still present.

I know my tinnitus began with a virus and never went away even after I got better and that was over 10 years ago.  The ringing in my ears gets more prevalent when I am stressed or I’m lacking sleep and then calms down when I sleep better and take my vitamins.  That works for me so far, but it may not work for others.

At the clinic before I suggest any kind of solution to help the client with tinnitus, I take a case history and I do a full hearing assessment.  You see tinnitus and hearing loss go hand and hand but there is also a percentage of people suffering from tinnitus who have no hearing loss.

Step #1  get your hearing tested by a registered Audiologist or a Hearing Instrument Practitioner.  These people can help you and guide in the right direction.

Recently, I learned of a tinnitus workshop at Sunnybrook Hospital and check out their website called Your Health Matters @ health.sunnybrook.ca/wellness/tinnitus-ringing-ears/ This is a great resource.

I’ll write about Step #2 next time

Procrastination

That is not the key but it is sometimes my middle name.  It is almost the end of the week and I am still finding time to write. So proud of me.Wonder how long that will last.  If that ugly procrastination comes forward then wham, I’ll kick it to the curb. (I hope)

My characters surprise me every single day and I am learning more and more about them as they evolve. And I’m writing on “the fringes of the life.” I write on my commute home instead of sleeping.  It does beat missing my stop.

Great writing source full of information and helpful tips called  thecreativepenn.com by the writer Joanna Penn.  Check it out.

Take care and God bless

Writing Journey

Yes, I am writing an outline for my new romantic suspense novel.  I will keep this blog informed and try to work on my website blog as well.

I worked hard yesterday for sometime developing characters, scenes and the plot.  My characters are taking a life of their own but it is all exciting. I am following several people on Twitter who are encouraging. I have a working schedule and will try hard to stick to it but I do have wiggle room.

Later and God bless

Mimie

 

Ringing in the Ears

Ever heard some buzzing, hissing, ringing or even a chirping sounds in the ear? If your answer is yes, then you may have experienced something called Tinnitus.

Tinnitus pronounced tin-a-tus or tin-eye-tus is a medical term derived from the Latin word “tiniere” which means to ring.  It refers to any sort of sound heard by the individual, but with no external source.

No, you aren’t going crazy but tinnitus can be heard constantly and can cause a great deal of stress, frustration and mental anguish.  Some neuroscientists describe it as “phantom auditory perception” whereas the ordinary folks call it noise.  Noise that can be managed.

Tinnitus is not uncommon. Today in the hearing industry as the number 1 disability for military veterans and it affects 1 in 5 persons.  With or without hearing loss, no matter the age at some point in everyone’s lifetime tinnitus may occur.

There are tons of information on the internet about tinnitus but I will break it down with ease and compassion because I too suffer from tinnitus.

What causes tinnitus?

Can tinnitus be treated?

Where can you go for help?

Stay tuned for my next entry….

ARCADIAN COURT

Lunch after the gallery
Divalicious afternoon gallery visit and luncheon

Problem with Social Media?

What is wrong with Social Media? Not enough time…

There is a big problem with social media today – not enough time.  Sure I started this blog with high hopes to continue.  I had topics and pics lined up and I was ready to go until…life happened. Yes, I do procrastinate but who doesn’t and now three years later I am sitting here with more things to do with my life but here I am finally writing.  Better later then never ever doing anything.

My inspiration was the course I started online from Northwestern University about Social Media.  It is excellent.  I highly recommend it to anyone with an interest in marketing and social media @Coursera.org.

And just so I can make things straight my Etsy shop is up and running again.

Jem

 

 

 

Local Craft Show Makes Big This Year

The Made by Hand Show Spring 2013

Saturday April 20th is the 3rd Made by Hand Show at the Mississauga International Centre. This is a local event featuring artists and artisans from all over Ontario selling and demonstrating their one-of-a-kind arts or crafts.

Jacqueline Hunter the operator of the show, a new mom and an artisan herself, organized the first event in the spring of 2012.  150 vendors participated in that event and since then she has added a Fall show and this year hopes to add a Christmas showing.

made by hand flyer 2012
2012 Flyer

This juried selected show is big this year highlighting over 190 vendors with a variety of items: 

  • art
  • baby products 
  • body products
  • baked goods
  • ceramic
  • jewelry
  • knitting
  • photography
  • woodworking
  • and much more…..

Under the sharp event planning skills of Jacqueline Hunter, there is no doubt that awareness with regards to the increasing numbers of vendors has grown but so has public awareness through multi media such as facebook and twitter and in local newspapers and local TV stations.  Customers can stroll from booth to booth, sample baked goods, get a demonstration on a skin care product or just Shop!!!!! There is a lot to choose and a lot to see.  There is even a face painting station so the kids are occupied and entertained.

Kudos to Ms.Hunter in a job will done. The show starts @ 11:00 and ends @5:00.  Tickets are available at the door and part of the proceeds goes to the charity Crafting for a cure.

Visit the show website for more details or for future vendor information: www.madebyhand.ca.

Refresh your home

Spring is a great time to start fresh by refreshing your home.  According to Real Estate agent Doug Stewart of Shanahan Realtor Inc, spring is one of  most busy times of the year for buying and selling a home.  While this past year mortgage rates are making it a little easier on the pocket to ask for financing, still money maybe tight and selling may not be an option at this time.   There are simple things you can do to improve your home and at the same time add some value to the property. Continue reading “Refresh your home”

Welcome to Jemfinds and Divalicious

About this blog

This blog is for anyone interested in light reading. Topics will include DIY crafting, home improvement and health to wellness. This platform helps to promote any future events for the Divalicious group or for general interest in chatting.

Divalicious, the social group began with the first meeting at the Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit at the Royal Ontario Museum in 2009. We are still going strong Continue reading “Welcome to Jemfinds and Divalicious”