Scientific Update July 2006
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Don’t miss Dr.
Seidman on Good Morning
Invited to speak
about Noise, hearing loss and his new book “Save your hearing now”
Also appearing
on Minds of Medicine (televised in the State of
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Save Your Hearing Now: The
Revolutionary Program That Can Prevent and May Even Reverse Hearing Loss
by Michael D. Seidman, MD, FACS and Marie Moneysmith
Now available at fine bookstores around the country,
Amazon.com, www.bodylangvitamin.com
and other retail outlets
More than 30 million Baby Boomers suffer from some degree of
hearing loss – up 238% since 1990. Nine million Americans over 65 have hearing
loss, and 2 million kids aged 5 to 19. Yet most people don’t realize just how
prevalent hearing loss has become. Dr. Seidman’s new book discusses how to
detect, prevent, and slow down or reverse hearing loss, and how to deal with
the undeserved social stigma attached to hearing loss.
ARE YOU GOING DEAF?
How to detect signs
of hearing loss, and what to do about it
Most of us have had little misunderstandings when words
weren’t heard correctly. But if these have become a regular part of your day,
hearing loss could be to blame. Dr. Seidman will alert you to signs that you
may be losing your hearing (not your mind!), and tell you how to choose a
hearing professional and what to ask once you’ve found one.
SAVE YOUR HEARING NOW
— BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE
What can you do now to prevent hearing loss?
Dr. Seidman discusses the four primary components of his
revolutionary lifestyle program to prevent, and even reverse, hearing loss:
Nutrients, Diet, Exercise, and Ear Protection.
THE DIN OF EVERYDAY LIFE
From hairdryers to
lawnmowers, the noises of our world add up — but at what cost to our hearing?
Our world’s noise level is higher than ever before, and as a
result, so is the rate of hearing loss. In 2004, Dr. Seidman appeared before
Congress with a presentation on noise pollution, named each year in surveys as
a major neighborhood problem. Although we can’t easily escape the sounds of
lawnmowers, jackhammers, and aircraft traffic, we can be aware of the risk
factors of hearing loss and avoid or reduce them whenever possible. Dr. Seidman
will offer tips on how to protect your ears from the din of everyday life.
SAVING GENERATION
IPOD
How loud is too loud? Know when to turn down the volume.
In recent months, much concern has been raised about the
effects of iPods and other mobile digital music
players on their users’ hearing. Is the concern justified? Dr. Seidman will
define a decibel, the measure commonly used for sound; explain what levels of
sound are safe, and for what duration; and offer tips on knowing when to turn
down the volume and how to further protect your hearing.
HOW HEARING HAPPENS
Take a tour of the inner ear!
Using visual aids, Dr. Seidman will explain in simple terms
the remarkable process of how our ears translate sound waves into information
that makes sense.
IS YOUR MEDICINE MAKING YOU DEAF?
It is a little-known scientific fact that many commonly
prescribed drugs are “ototoxic,” or damaging to hearing. These include popular
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, like aspirin, as well as some
antidepressants and anti-anxiety pharmaceuticals. Dr. Seidman will share the
research behind these claims, and recommend ways of bridging the “medication
information gap.”
IN
THE MARKET FOR A HEARING AID?
Make a decision that
works best for you
True, hearing aids are unlikely to become as fashionable,
even chic, as eyeglasses. A fascinating series of studies conducted in 2000
found that although millions of Americans live with hearing loss, only one in
five hearing-impaired individuals has a hearing aid, and only 1 in 10 of those
between the ages of 35 and 54. Dr. Seidman will discuss ways to overcome the
undeserved social stigma attached to hearing aids, and present the several
different types of hearing aids now available to correct hearing loss.
COVER YOUR EARS!
The Ins and Outs of Ear Plugs and Ear Muffs
Protecting your ears from noise is one of the best ways to
reduce the risk of hearing loss. Dr. Seidman will take a look at the wide
variety of protective ear plugs and ear muffs available, as well as
noise-canceling headphones and white noises devices, which do not technically
protect the ears, but are useful for counteracting loud or annoying sounds.
BIG NOISE, LITTLE EARS
Small children are just as susceptible to hearing loss
These days, even the youngest among us are regularly exposed
to painfully loud sounds. A large number of toys on today’s market — including
musical “instruments” and “talking” electronic gadgets designed for very young
children — make sounds that register 90 decibels or higher. And let’s not
forget that young children themselves, especially in groups, are quite capable
of making a lot of noise! In spite of a considerable body of evidence linking
noise exposure with problems in childhood, few adults are aware of the effects
noise can have on children. Dr. Seidman will discuss how to reduce children’s
risk of hearing-related problems.
ARE YOUR EARS RINGING?
Defining and treating
tinnitus
Tinnitus is a
widespread disorder characterized by sometimes maddening levels of buzzing,
hissing or ringing sounds. Once attributed to damage within the ear, it is now
believed to begin in the brain, often in response to exposure to loud sounds or
ototoxic medications (those which cause hearing loss). An expert on tinnitus,
Dr. Seidman will explain what it is and how to stop the nagging noise within.
CAN THE ROAR OF THE
CROWD REALLY BE DEAFENING?
How to cope with the noise of spectator sports
Athletes and fans alike tune into the sound, whether
intentionally or not – tens of thousands of excited fans, screaming all
together in the same congested stadium, rink, or ballpark. So your ears are
ringing hours later – what can you do about it, really? Dr. Seidman, a hearing
adviser for several teams in the NHL, NFL, and
Thank
you very much for reading my book “Save Your Hearing Now” and thank you for
considering our state of the art scientifically validated nutritional
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I know the book emphasizes
the major ingredients in the Anti-age Energy formula, but frankly there is much
more that I believe is necessary to facilitate optimum hearing health
and performance. For example, the phophatidylcholine
and phosphatidylserine in the Essential Oils formula
is critically important (based upon research already published in peer-reviewed
journals)
Seidman
MD, Khan MJ, Tang WX, Quirk WS. Influence of lecithin on mitochondrial
DNA and age-related hearing loss. Otolaryngology – Head and Neck
Surgery Journal.
2002, 3:138-144.
The resveratrol (grape seed extract) and the n-acetyl
cysteine in the antioxidant formula
as
well as many of the supportive ingredients in the multi-vitamin formula
are all
necessary for optimum health and potentially to help with hearing.
Wenxue Tang,
Michael D. Seidman,
Hao Jiang, Uma Bai, Joseph Media, Alexander
Nakeff, Robert A. Levine and Wayne S.
Quirk.
“Resveratrol Decreases Noise-induced
Cyclooxygenase-2
(COX-2) Expression in the Cochlea”. (in
press )
Please also note there are about seven other manuscripts
that we have published that not
only emphasize the importance of the ingredients I recommend below, but
document our
ability to affect hearing and aging in a positive manner.
Statin use and Incident Nuclear Cataract:
(Klein et al JAMA June 21, 2006 Vol 295 No 23 pgs
2752-2758)
In a
cohort (group) of the population of Beaver Dam,
TAKE HOME MESSAGE: This study
suggests that a primary mechanism of cataract induction is, at least in part,
related to oxidative stress (free radical generation). This is one reason that
many studies have demonstrated the positive effect of antioxidant therapy and
macular degeneration and now possibly cataracts as well. Statins
reduce cholesterol formation and may reduce oxidative damage, and hence appear
to reduce your risk for cataract formation
Black Cohosh
and
(Uebelhack R et al Black Cohosh
and
This was
a double-blind randomized, placebo-controlled trial that included 301 women
aged 45-60. Paricipants were randomized to receive
either two tablets of black cohosh and
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Dr. Seidman’s Upcoming Lectures
(Feel free to come!)
1. June 23, 2006: Options for enhancing health and wellness: Henry Ford Health System Medical Association to celebrate 95th anniversary of Henry Ford Health System: Friday 3-3:45 PM Education and Research Building Henry Ford Hospital Main campus 2799 W. Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI (Contact Cristy at 248-661-7211 for details)
2. July
12, 2006: Overview of Neurotology (for Neurology/psychiatry residents)
8-9:00 AM Education and Research Building Henry Ford Hospital Main campus 2799
3. July
12, 2006: Complementary/Integrative Medicine: East meets West: (For Medical
Students-from around the country). 9-10:00 AM Education and Research Building Henry Ford Hospital Main campus 2799
4. July 18, 2006: Good Morning America: To discuss Noise Induced Hearing loss and Dr. Seidman’s new book “Save Your Hearing Now” New York, New York 7:00 AM
5. July
19, 2006: The Learning Annex (part of a book Tour: Save Your Hearing Now).
6. July
20, 2006: The Learning Annex (part of a book Tour: Save Your Hearing Now).
7. Aug 12-14, 2006: Nutrition and your
health for Visalus Science Inc:
8. September 16, 2006: Minds of Medicine
TV show 7:00 PM (after the football game). Re new surgical procedure developed
by Dr. Seidman. Watch ABC (Channel 7 in the State of
9. September 17-20:
Look for
brief interviews/comments from Dr. Seidman in Woman’s World (available at
newsstands across the country), in June,
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Michael D. Seidman, MD., FACS
B.S. Human Nutrition
CEO-Body Language Vitamin Co
Director of Otologic/Neurotologic Surgery/Henry Ford Health System
Director of Complementary/Integrative Medicine Henry Ford Health System
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