Do people often have to repeat sentences when they’re talking to you? Are you experiencing occasional dizziness and a sense of fullness in one or both ears? These can all be signs of impacted ear wax, a relatively common problem that becomes more pronounced with age. The hearing loss associated with impacted ear wax can […]
Tag Archives: Ear Canal
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May
May
Ear mites can cause a rancid smell that emanates from your dog’s ears. They also shave your dog’s ears more than usual and shake his head. Gold mites are highly contagious as long as your dog finds them. They dig into the ear canal and make your dog feel itchy. If they have been there […]
God put earwax in our ears for a reason. Earwax, or cerumen, is there to protect us by lubricating our ear canals and blocking dirt, bacteria, fungus and tiny insects from entering. However, there can be problems when there is too much earwax buildup and it becomes hard. These include difficulty in hearing, dizziness, vertigo, […]
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Mar
Mar
People all over the world are doing one-to-one ear treatments in hopes of removing earwax and toxins from building up in the ears. Is this system really effective, or is it a huge hoax that has been around for centuries? While some have never heard of its use, ear candling is nothing but new. Until […]
Do you remember as a child being told never to put anything in your ears smaller than your elbow? I used to wonder how anyone could put their elbow in their ears. Mine wouldn’t fit. Earwax is a natural substance called cerumen that protects the tissues and structures of your ear canal. This waxy substance […]
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Oct
Oct
A simple home remedy for dry, itchy skin in your ear canal is no further than your kitchen or bathroom. Small amounts of oil, preferably sweet oil (also known as extra light olive oil) or baby oil, will help lubricate and moisturize the ear canal, which can eliminate dry itchy skin as well as help […]
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Oct
Oct
Particularly during the spring months, when it’s warm enough for ear wax to flow, but cool enough it gets congealed in your ear, knowing how to safely remove ear wax is important. It’s not the most pleasant topics to talk about, but removing ear wax can help you hear better, and help keep your eyes […]
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Nov
Nov
For years, I have been a vocal advocate of evidence-based holistic health. I’ve spent much of my career glued to a glowing screen, learning about the safety, efficacy, and contraindications associated with specific practices within alternative medicine. Over the years, I’ve butted heads with my colleagues in the field, many of whom promote practices that […]
Recently my daughter came home telling me her ear hurt. With a history of ear infections, I already knew what the problem was. But there is a feeling of time pressure and a lot of pain in the mind. I contacted the doctor, who could not see her for two days, after a scheduled appointment […]
At each and every one of my children’s pediatrician appointments, the doctor always says “there is definitely a lot of wax in there”. If the children feel right, the doctor will usually just comment and then move on. But, as often happens, we are in the office for a suspected ear infection and the doctor […]
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