In the Nov/Dec 2009 issue, Shirley H. (who has worn hearing aids for many years) 
wondered why her own voice has started sounding gravelly to her, and she’s finding it hard to sing on key. Since then, other readers have reported similar problems. Bill W., writes that doctors believe his garbled hearing may be related to x-ray treatments he received as a child for 
earaches, a then common procedure.

In the Jan/Feb 2010 issue, Helen M. asked about treatments to relieve dry eye. Virginia E., reports that taking an omega-3 supplement has done wonders for her. She also uses TheraTears nutrient and eye drops on occasion. Ralph B., discovered that his problem basically disappeared after switching from a facial tissue with added moisturizers to the plain variety to dab his weeping eyes.

Readers Talk About Dry Eyes, Leg Pain, and Hearing Loss The Saturday Evening Post

A new study from The Netherlands concludes that community-based walking programs offer an effective and cost efficient way to relieve leg pain. The supervised walking program included walking on a treadmill to near maximal pain for two to three 30-minute periods every week in the first three months. Sessions were reduced to once every two weeks at six months, and then to once every eight weeks at 12 months, depending on patient progress and preference. Participants were encouraged to walk daily, to quit smoking, to lose weight (if necessary), and adapt a healthier lifestyle.

At one year, the walking distance increased significantly from a median of about 400 yards at baseline to about 1,100 yards. Most of the increase in walking distance occurred in the first six months.

Walk Away Leg Pain The Saturday Evening Post