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Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)

Dr. Isidore Kirsh Ph.D., F.A.A.A.

4 Reasons To Choose Rechargeable Hearing Aids

Better hearing should be as easy, accessible, and carefree as possible. So if you haven’t experienced rechargeable hearing devices, here are four reasons to give them a try:

CONVENIENCE No more frequent battery changes. Just store your devices in their charger overnight, and enjoy all-day hearing power when you wake up.

STREAMING Using Bluetooth and streaming audio can drain hearing aid batteries more quickly, but a simple recharge puts you back in business.

SAFETY With the rechargeable battery sealed inside your device, there’s no worry about disposable hearing aid batteries getting into kids’ or pets’ hands, paws, or mouths.

SUSTAINABILITY Rechargeables may go through a battery 1-2 yrs— give or take — compared to 100 or so disposable batteries with traditional devices. Much less waste!

RELIABILITY

Traditional hearing aids that use disposable batteries (312, 10, 13, 675) are subject to moisture build-up which can destroy the hearing aid circuit. Rechargeable hearing aids have a “sealed” battery door thus moisture issues are dramatically reduced.

Call us for a closer look at rechargeable technology today. Dr. Izzy and his Staff are always available to provide you with solutions for your hearing care needs. Please visit us at www.gardenstatehearing.com or call 732-818-3610 (Toms River/Whiting) or 609-978-8946 (Manahawkin).

What Causes People To See Or Smell Weird Things

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

The first time I heard of a person smelling something bad that wasn’t actually there was when I worked in long-term care facilities in the 1990s. I knew several patients that would say they smelled “burned rubber” or “mold” or “something rotten” in the room, and asked if I smelled it too. I did not.

Phantosmia is the medical term for the perception of an odor that is not actually present. It is also known as an “olfactory hallucination.” The phantom odor can be perceived as pleasant or unpleasant and can vary in intensity. One possible cause for this is a temporal lobe problem/seizure. Your temporal lobes are on the sides of your head in the area where you get a tension headache.

Other possible causes of phantosmia include:

• Upper respiratory infection or sinusitis

• Head injury

• Exposure to certain chemicals or toxins

• Certain medications

• Parkinson’s disease or multiple sclerosis

• Certain types of tumors (olfactory neuroblastoma)

• Olfactory nerve damage or dysfunction

Photopsia is the medical term for the perception of flashing lights or sparks. It can also refer to visual disturbances that resemble flickering or flashing lights. One possible cause for this is a temporal lobe problem/seizure.

Other possible causes of photopsia include:

• Migraine headaches

• Retinal detachment or age-related macular degeneration

• Epilepsy

• Side effects of certain medications

• Vitamin deficiency, especially B12, folate, thiamine, vitamin A

• Alcohol or drug abuse

Temporal lobe seizures can cause both phan- tosmia and photopsia and this condition is typically treated with medication, specifically anti-epileptic drugs. The most commonly used AEDs for temporal lobe seizures include carbamazepine, topiramate, lamotrigine and phenytoin.

Symptoms of a temporal lobe seizure can include:

• Sensory disturbances, such as a sudden, strange smell or taste

• Déjà vu or hallucinations

• Emotional changes, such as fear or anxiety

• Auditory symptoms, such as hearing noises or voices

• Visual symptoms, such as seeing flashing lights or hallucinations

• A feeling of rising or falling

• Numbness or tingling in the face or body

• Difficulty speaking or understanding speech

• Loss of consciousness or confusion

• Memory loss or confusion after the seizure. Other potential interventions for temporal lobe seizures include cannabidiol (CBD supplements), vagal nerve stimulation, and/or a strict ketogenic diet.

Temporal lobe problems and seizures can go undiagnosed for years. They can cause a variety of symptoms that come and go such as sensory disturbances, mood swings, auditory or visual symptoms, difficulty speaking, confusion, and memory loss.

Temporal lobe seizures are one common cause of symptoms like phantosmia and photopsia. Getting proper treatment for the condition can limit the frequency of episodes that you have. Seeing an ophthalmologist, ENT doctor, and neurologist is important in order to have a complete workup. If you’d like to read the longer more comprehensive version of this article, sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com and I’ll email it to you.

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These two projects both had roadblocks from the State Department of Environmental Protection. Byrnes said he’s hoping to fight for local municipalities against overbearing state mandates.

Byrnes said he’s going to go before the screening committee up against other Republicans, including Lacey Committeemen Mark Dykoff and Timothy McDonald, Stafford Mayor Gregory Myhre, and Barnegat Committeeman John Novak. In a previous article, these four challengers were profiled; Byrnes was unable to be reached. As of this writing, Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove has not said publicly if she is running for re-election.

Each State district has one member of the senate and two in the assembly. Senator Christopher Connors said he will not run for re-election. The 9 th District’s other assembly member, Brian Rumpf, has said that he is looking forward to serving beside Berkeley Mayor Carmen Amato who is the frontrunner for the senate seat.

Ocean County Republican Chair George R. Gilmore said those who have turned in letters of intention would be scheduled to meet with the screening committee on February 11. Recommendations then go to Ocean County GOP elected committee people who will vote on their selection at the mini-convention scheduled for March 8. Following that is the primary election in June to see which Republican winds up on the ballot in November.

The 9 th District is made up of the following areas: Barnegat, Barnegat Light, Beach Haven, Beachwood, Berkeley, Eagleswood, Harvey Cedars, Lacey, Lakehurst, Little Egg Harbor, Long Beach, Manchester, Ocean Gate, Ocean Township (Waretown), Pine Beach, Ship Bottom, Stafford, Surf City, and Tuckerton. This legislative district makes laws that govern the state, as opposed to the two senators from New Jersey who make laws for the nation.

In the wake of Amato’s possible move to Trenton, longtime political ally John Bacchione has announced he will run for mayor of Berkeley this year.

For Rent

Room For Rent - In Toms River, NJ. Couples allow. $1100. Call 201-844-5526. (7)

Bus Trips

Philadelphia Flower Show - Bus

Trip Sunday, March 11. $88 includes admission and bus fare. Toms River departure. Call Bill, Morano Tours, 732-278-2059 (9)

Items Wanted

COSTUME/ESTATE JEWEL-

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$$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$

Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n)

Junk or Wrecked Cars and Trucks Wanted - Cash paid. 732-6577251, Steve. Thanks. (8)

Cash Paid LP Records - 33/45's, reel to reel's. Fast response, we answer the phone 732-829-5908, 24/7, Eddie. (41)

Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Blues, Reggae, Soul. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (9)

Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/ dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n)

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CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n)

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Used Guns Wanted - All types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n)

Help Wanted

Animal Lovers - Volunteers needed to help feed homeless cats 1 or 2 days weekly. Call 732-3672932, leave message. (8)

Male Health Aide - Needed occassionally for senior male assisting with daily routine. $25 hourly. Call 732-319-6358. (10)