Now Hear This: Don't Remove Earwax

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ClareMary — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 03:56:56 GMT

Have always used q-tips after a shower w/no problem. Also, ear candling is a very effective

and safe way to remove old wax and fungus (candida) buildup. You'd be amazed at how much

crud comes out of your ears after candling, which is inexpensive and has been used for many

years. I recommended ear candles to a client of mine who said his doctor recommended a

hearing aid (he was 60ish). I said to use the candles first and then get another opinion.

He told me that he had about 60 years worth of crap in his ears and that after candling

several times, had cleared so much his hearing came back. When my son was a little boy,

he was prone to ear infections (from dairy) and every infection was cleared up w/ear candles.

They take relatively little time (about 15 mins. per ear) and instructions are easy. I highly

recommend them!

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linney — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 21:17:04 GMT

I had re-currant ear infections in my left ear for years. They only stopped when I started cleaning my ears daily. The earwax would trap moisture in there and that was an invitation to the microbes. Then I finally figured out why I had wax buildup! I was always sleeping with that ear UP. Once I learned to roll over and let that ear get nice and warm against the pillow, the wax liquied and moved out on its own! I just remove the suplus occasionally. No doctor ever asked me, "Do you give your ears a chance to drain at night?" They only offered me antibiotics.

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wayne_bramble — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 10:03:34 GMT

I thought there was a link between ear wax and tinnitus but have since discovered that my tinnitus has a mind of its own and is not linked to ear wax. Anyone have suggestions on causes. My theories cover TMJ issues, aging and blood vessel health (I am 58), stress and caffeine consumption. I am still guessing as the ringing waxes and wanes.

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Christine Petska — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 22:03:54 GMT

Candling ears works great to get the excessive wax out. My husband works outside with cattle running kicking up extra dust and the wind is blowing. Needless to say, his ears can be nasty! Use common sense with a Q-Tip and candle when necessary. Don't be disgusting and never clean your ears. That's just plain gross!

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Dr. Natalie — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:30:01 GMT

I have always used rubbing alcohol for swimmers ear-put like 2 drops in and then immediately turn your head over to drain it. The alcohol evaporates the water out. I also clean my ears with q-tips (despite the warnings) once a week, everytime i wash my hair-right afterward. The warm water loosens up the wax and it comes out easily. I dont dig in deep-just kind of scoop out the wax close to the outside. Trick is dont overdo it, by doing it all the time. I have never had an issue with these treatements. Ever.

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R Mann — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 22:49:10 GMT

After recovering from a mastoid ear bone infection created from black mold toxicity that developed in an RV I had been living in for many years that existed from a leaking window, the doctor who treated me and drained the infection stated, that I need to keep my ears dry and mold free. I completely renovated the RV from any mold sealed, up the leak and now after showering remove any water from my ears with a Q-tip. The doctor agrees with obtaining a certain amount of wax to keep the ear canal maintained and dirt free, but advises if the ear has to be kept dry and clean that using cheap Q-tips are not advisable. He suggests using only high quality Q-tips because the lesser quality ones leave fibers in the canal and mix with the wax that builds up and blocks the canal and ear drum which can lead to bacterial infections. An old I.E.N.&T myth used to tell us to; "Never put anything larger than your elbow in your ear!" Obviously one can't reach ones ear by way of your elbow, so what they where hinting is don't put anything in your ear. Well thats old school mentality, but ears should be checked out by a doctor regularity, unless there is some type of infection or injury than see one immediately. Also, High powered car audio systems and fireworks from my past have induced a loss of a certain amount my hearing. "Hearing is a natural privilege that needs to be protected and not neglected!" Dr. Mercola, We are inspired by your work, keep it up and carry on!

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Veslemor — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 17:57:35 GMT

The most harm I've noticed from using Q-tips is that I inadvertantly modled it for my son. Now, if he manages to get ahold of one, he shoves it into his ear which terrifies me. So if you have little ones, I would reccomend kicking the Q-tip habit.

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GaiaGirl — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:40:27 GMT

Itching ears can be a sign of mycotoxins (candida, bacteria, fungal, etc.). Stop dairy, meat & sweets, take probiotics, and it will likely clear up.

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GaiaGirl — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:37:50 GMT

Three years ago I had an ayurvedic treatment in which warmed oil (ghee) was poured into my ears. A few days later I developed ear pain & obstruction. Since the ayurvedic practitioner was not available, I consulted with another, who put hydrogen peroxide in my ears to "bubble up and out" the residual oils trapped in my ears. The pain increased & so did the obstruction. I then consulted with an ENT (ear, nose & throat surgeon) with 45 years experience as both ENT surgeon & ayurvedic physician, who told me there are two main things you must never put into your ear: oil, and hydrogen peroxide. Oil, because it is likely to get trapped inside where bacteria will grow in it as a medium, and hydrogen peroxide because it is water with oxygen bubbles, and when the bubbles pop they trap the water up inside where bacteria will grow in it as a medium. This doctor has had to respond to many people who ended up in the ER for putting such things in their ear. He then put alcohol in my ears to dry out the oil and water trapped within, and lo and behold all of the pain and obstruction resolved permanently.

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CEM — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 00:15:13 GMT

I wonder what effect cell phones and cordless phones have on earwax? They've destroyed my body's ability to self-regulate in every other manner.

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Zackymag — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 22:18:03 GMT

I wear hearing aids and I have found that a little neem oil on a q-tip helps. I know not to go too deep into the canal and it is important to twirl the q-tip in one direction gently while cleaning the walls of the canal also in one circular direction. If you don't change directions while in the canal, it seems to all stick to the q-tip. Twirling it is essential, though. I use a dry q-tip after several minutes to dry it again.

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Always Curious — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 20:48:18 GMT

I have had trouble with ear wax for a long time. In my case, it is not due to lack of Omega 3 fatty acids. It is due to very small ear canals. (Which my doctor used to tell me everytime he took my money as he was cleaning my ears.) I finally found a solution, for me at least. I purchased a Water Pick shower head, the inexpensive 19.99, six or seven different flow head. Then I had to remove the water saver in the head. This is easy, and there are directions both in the box, and on the website (which also will tell you what stores carry each model). Some people may clean the ear canal with the water saver still in place, but I had to take it out to get this method to work for me. When I shower, I use the strongest pulse setting for a few minutes in each ear. I have been doing this for about six years. I went from having to have my ears professionally cleaned about three times a year to never needing to have them cleaned. I pass this on because it might help somebody else both save money, and eliminate a petty annoyance in thier life. In the six years I have been doing this, I have not had any adverse effects form using the sower head to irrigate my ear canals, and keep the wax from building up. The water pressure is enough to clean the canal, but not enough to damage anything in the ear. Hopefully, this will help some other people besides myself.

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leangreencafe — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 20:31:50 GMT

Itching ears can also be a sign of fungal or Candida overgrowth. Sugars, carbs and acidic foods feed that overgrowth. There are products and foods that kill and discourage the growth of Candida. Ask me...

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"Was the "anti-thyroid", "anti-growth" substance in the raw soy removed? ...... Orientals, who have consumed large amounts of soy for years, have known that RAW soy contains an "anti-growth", "anti-tyrosine" substance. Tyrosine deficiency will cause low blood pressure, low body temperature, and restless leg syndrome. Therefore, Orientals always lightly cook their soy foods to deactivate the "anti-tyrosine/anti-growth" substance. Shaklee has designed an extracting process that removes this substance, yet keeps the soy in a raw form in order to maintain the HIGHEST LEVEL OF AMINO ACIDS and ISOFLAVONES which are very sensitive to heat."

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gramma bea — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 18:50:55 GMT

For itchy ears, a combo of alcohol and vinegar will stop the itch in a short time. Tip you head and put a few drops of 50/50 alcohol and vinegar in each ear, unless you have a perforated ear drum. If you get water in your ear, use just alcohol to dry the ear canal. Works everytime!

Gramma Bea

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Maurine1 — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 18:42:01 GMT

My mother also used to say that the best way to clean out a child's ear was with your elbow -- i.e., don't put anything in. However, when I can feel wax building up, I take my mother's old hairpin and GENTLY AND CAREFULLY move it around (I can feel all the contours) and remove the excess wax very neatly. If I get an itch I press through the skin from outside with my finger. No Q-tips, ever.

My husband, on the other hand, never tries to remove wax manually and has to go to the doctor when he starts "going deaf," to have a solution put in. Of course I would never use anything in HIS ears since I can't feel his contours and I certainly don't want to poke out his ear drum.