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February 5, 2026
How To Clean Your Ears Safely
As far as body parts go, ears don’t require too much cleaning. As long as you wash them when you are taking a shower and gently clean the canal with a washcloth to get rid of the excess wax, you should be fine. Remember the old saying that you shouldn’t put anything smaller than your elbow into your ear? Well, it’s true. Your ears are self-cleaning. Through a variety of processes the excess wax and skin debris is deposited into the outer ear where you can easily reach it with a washcloth. Forget Q-Tips Most of us are grossed out by earwax so we try to clean our ears using Q-Tips. Unfortunately, Q-Tips aren’t meant for cleaning ears; it even says so on the package. It’s very easy to damage your eardrum and the little bones in the middle ear (ossicles) with a Q-Tip. If this happens, the inner ear will start leaking fluid, putting you at great risk of hearing loss. Q-Tips can also push the earwax deeper into the ear, causing buildup and blockage. If the thought of having a little earwax grosses you out, imagine how much worse it will be if you keep pushing the wax back in. The bottom line is that it’s a bad idea to insert anything into your ear canal, be it a Q-Tip, bobby pin, key, or fingernail. Forget Ear Candling! Ear wax may be gross, but is it gross enough for you to consider sticking a lit candle into your…
Eliminate Or Reduce Pain With Physical Therapy
Physical therapy is a safe and effective treatment for many health conditions, from chronic pain to sports injuries. It strengthens your muscles and makes you more flexible, bringing relief to the hurting areas. Physical therapy is so much safer than pain medications, which only provide temporary relief and come with cardiovascular and stomach bleeding risks….
Learn MoreBeat the Fall and Winter Blues
Many people feel a little blue during fall and winter. For some, it has to do with summer ending and the change in weather, signaling that vacation is over. For others, the symptoms go far beyond feeling sad that summer is over. These people suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a form of depression that…
Learn MoreHow to Take Proper Care of Your Gums (AND Heart)
Gum disease, or periodontal disease, is the main cause of tooth loss; one in three adults has it. Their gums are constantly irritated and inflamed, and bacteria is slowly destroying the tissues and bones that support their teeth! Gum disease occurs when bacterial plaque builds up along and underneath the gum line. The bacteria produce…
Learn MoreManage Social Anxiety In 4 Easy Steps
Perhaps you wish you were friendlier, and more open and sociable, but the idea of interacting with other people fills you with fear and dread. If this is the case, you could be dealing with social anxiety. It’s More than Nerves Social anxiety is more than occasional nerves and self-consciousness. It’s a constant and intense…
Learn MoreCan’t Get Your Kids to Fall Asleep? Try This
Every parent knows how challenging it is to get a child to go to bed and fall asleep. Children’s bodies don’t abide by the clock, and bedtime is almost always an ordeal. It can be tempting to let your kids stay up until they fall asleep, but science says that’s not a good idea. When…
Learn MoreDo Weather Changes Really Cause Joint Pain?
Everyone has an aunt or uncle who can “feel” when the weather is about to change. In fact, more than two-thirds of people who suffer from joint pain believe there is a connection between weather patterns and their creaky joints. But is this just an old wives’ tale? Could so many people be mistaken about…
Learn More4 Ways to Break The Cycle Of Overanalyzing Everything!
One nasty habit that keeps people stuck is overanalyzing everything. Overanalyzing transforms little issues and situations into big problems and overwhelming challenges. Overanalyzing is like yeast; it makes things grow and grow and grow until something cute and small becomes monstrously huge with fangs and claws. Overanalyzing turns positive situations and relationships into negative ones…
Learn MoreSeven Diet Tips & Tricks For Staying Healthy And Losing Weight
Learning how to eat healthy isn’t nearly as complicated as people think. By practicing these simple habits, healthy eating will become second nature. Eat A Variety Of Foods Many diets don’t work in the long run because they either cut out healthy food groups entirely (for example, carbs) or severely restrict what you can eat….
Learn MoreHypoallergenic Dogs and Cats: Myth or Reality?
About one in 10 people has pet allergies. They cannot be in the same room with a cat or dog without sneezing or experiencing other allergy symptoms. For these people, hypoallergenic pets may seem like the obvious solution. Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. In fact, hypoallergenic dogs or cats might be a myth after all….
Learn MoreCan You Really Detox or Cleanse Your Body?
You’ve probably come across a detox program or two in your pursuit of better health. These programs are based on the idea that your body is constantly accumulating toxins and needs a “spring cleaning” every now and then. These programs usually involve a combination of fasting, juicing, eating selected foods, taking supplements, and enemas. The…
Learn MoreDoes Your Home Stress You Out?
How do you feel when you get home after a long day? Relieved or more stressed? You probably already know that a messy, disorganized home can make it very difficult to relax and unwind. What may surprise you, though, is that a clean and organized home can be just as stressful if you make the…
Learn MoreGo Vegetarian & Live Longer (A Lot Longer…)
There are many reasons to become a vegetarian. Although some people choose to do so for religious or ethical reasons, more and more Americans are choosing the vegetarian lifestyle for health reasons. The Benefits Vegetarians have a huge advantage over meat eaters in the long term. They live longer and are generally 30 pounds lighter….
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