Just last year I developed Eustachian tube dysfunction after intentional weight loss via a combination of caloric restriction and physical exercise. It took me awhile after experiencing my first episode of Eustachian tube dysfunction before actually discovering that it was likely caused by (relatively rapid) weight loss. Below I’ve documented my history with weight loss-induced …
Patulous Eustachian tube is a specific type of inner ear disorder in which the Eustachian tube intermittently opens when it should be closed. As a result of Eustachian tube opening, individuals with this condition may report a variety of unpleasant symptoms. Among the most common of all symptoms associated with Patulous Eustachian tube is that …
Given the first law of thermodynamics, consuming fewer calories than my body expends will yield weight loss. The greater the caloric restriction, the faster and more significant the weight loss will be. Over the past few weeks, I’ve adhered to a relatively low calorie diet (LCD) – consuming less than 1500 calories per day. My …