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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…
Why Does Your Back Hurt?
Millions of people suffer from chronic back pain. In fact, it’s the leading cause of disability among young Americans. Back pain doesn’t just happen; it’s usually triggered by certain things such as lifting heavy items, poor posture, extra weight, smoking, bad diet and fatigue. Overworking Your Back Muscles Why does your back hurt after a…
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Are Artificial Sweeteners Healthier Than Sugar?
When people “quit sugar” they often switch to an artificial, calorie-free sweetener. Today, these sweeteners are widely used in soft drinks, chewing gum, candy, jellies, dairy products and many other foods and drinks. There are six FDA approved calorie-free sweeteners: acesulfame, aspartame, neotame, saccharin, Stevia and sucralose. Any product that is labelled “sugar free” or…
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Keep Track to Stay on Track
Everyone dreams of living their healthiest life and looking their best. In fact, the two most common New Year’s resolutions are to eat healthier and exercise more. Sadly, only 8% actually achieve those resolutions. One thing that separates achievers from the rest is tracking. Simply put, winners are trackers because they’re committed to measuring progress….
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How Gratitude Affects Your Health
The results are in! Grateful people eat healthier, sleep better and take better care of themselves. They are mentally and physically healthier. You’re probably wondering what gratitude has to do with your physical health. Well, it turns out that being grateful about the little things helps you make better decisions for your health. You are…
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