People often think that earwax is gross and should be removed from their ears every time they shower or bathe. However, this is not the case, and the bad reputation that ear wax has developed is not based on anything but hearsay, it’s totally without merit.
The yellowish waxy substance is naturally produced by the human body and is beneficial to our health in more ways than one. It helps to protect our inner ears from infections, dust, and dirt, as well as bacteria and other germs that would otherwise enter them.
The wax also forms a protective barrier on the delicate skin in the ear canal which prevents it from becoming irritated when water gets inside, plus it moisturizes and keeps the skin from becoming dry, flaky, and itchy. The wax is produced by the tiny hair follicles that line the ear canal.
Normally it makes its way out of the opening of the ear on its own, but sometimes it can build up and cause blockage problems. The most common way in which people go about cleaning their ears is with a Q-tip. Doing this is the wrong way to clean your ears, it’s ineffective and just pushes the wax further into the ear canal thereby increasing the potential for blockage.
Whatever you do, don’t use Q-tips to try and clean your ears. Instead, gently wash the outside area with a washcloth. If you feel that there is a blockage due to wax build up in your ear, you can try this all natural, homemade rinse to clear it out. All you need is white vinegar and rubbing alcohol.
Take a small container and fill it halfway with white vinegar and equal parts rubbing alcohol. Tilt your head to one side, so your ear is level and will hold the liquid inside, then gently pour in about a teaspoon of the mixture. Stay still for one minute, then sit back up and allow the liquid to drain from the ear.
You may repeat this process twice daily until your ears clear up, but if the issue persists any longer than 3 days you should see a doctor because it could be something more serious. Also, this remedy should only be used in cases of minor ear infections, ear wax, or water in the ear. If you have a different or more serious problem you should see a doctor. Watch the video for more information on the topic.
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