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WELL-BEING
Quiet Sound Amplifier:
For part-time hearing needs
A ffording temporary hearing devices for a low cost and high
fidelity sound, has become easier thanks to a new device called the
‘BEAN’.
As a personal amplification device, also known as a Quiet Sound
Amplifier, The BEAN features a built-in sensor that automatically
adjusts to the surrounding noise level. It amplifies soft sounds, while
keeping the volume steady on louder noises or even reducing it for
extremely loud sounds such as fireworks or the strike of a drum.
Moreover, the BEAN boosts soft high-pitched sounds heard in
speech, which helps provide clarity for conversations, particularly
in less-than-ideal listening environments.
The BEAN amplifies sounds and enhances your hearing experience
so your conversations become more effective in the car, in social
situations, and at a distance.
Testing by Silver and Gold* concluded the BEAN operates smoothly,
it’s comfortable to wear, and we most enjoyed its affordability at
just over $500 for the pair. A single device may also be ordered for
about half of that cost.
The Starter Kit which the BEAN is delivered in, comes complete
with 7 ear tips of different sizes for best fit and comfort, so it can
be used right out of the box, without any controls to adjust and
without the requirement of a doctor referral.
The BEAN is ideal for the person who wants amplification for
some listening situations but is not ready to wear devices on a full
time basis. Available for purchase through Amazon.ca or by calling
The Gramophone in Alberta, at: 1-780-428-2356 •
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C andida, or “candida albicans”, is a fungus
or yeast that is a normal part of your gut flora:
a group of microorganisms that live in your
digestive tract. Candida will usually coexist
peacefully with the other healthy bacteria and
yeasts that live there, however a variety of factors
can lead to the population of candida albicans
to grow and get out of control. This is when
a whole slew of issues can begin to occur, and
DO YOU HAVE CANDIDA?
If you checked off 5 or more of the
answers below, Candida may be
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a Candida cleanse would
be recommended.
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