[sevg]

You’re free to share your anecdata.

But you also shouldn’t be surprised if someone challenges the implications or merits of your anecdata, for the benefit of others that might take it as good advice.

[DANmode]

Yes, it’s no longer good advice to

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consider switching up environment

or diet/things you’re ingesting,

if you’re generating excess goo known for waste-carrying,

and protection from environmental debris...

Are you serious?

Feel free to struggle until a peer-reviewed study gives you permission not to,

but don’t be surprised if others continue making basic observations and improvements for themselves.

[sevg]

I didn’t refute a link between environmental factors and ear wax production. Nor did I say improving diet isn’t a good thing in general.

But changing your diet won’t help with ear wax. And cotton swabs are a bad idea.

You seem upset; this is just a discussion on an internet forum. It’s ok for people to have different opinions and share them in a thread :)

[DANmode]

You changing YOUR diet may not help your earwax.

Changing mine does - and I can reliably show it - and I’m what was asked about.

Also, cotton-swabs or a tissue aren’t a bad idea (again, anecdotally for me - what was asked about)

unless one has build-up,

and/or the ear opening has become smaller as a protective measure,

ensuring one rifles the gunk in from the walls,

instead of going past it in the center,

and then pulling out and around the walls.

Most have ear-openings too-tight to even know what I’m referring to.

Anyway, not upset, just steadfast that words matter.

and that individuals don’t need the permission of peer-reviewed studies (or you!) to make basic improvements in their lives.

[sevg]

Just because someone has perceived that doing X leads to Y doesn’t mean there’s causation. Easy and common mistake to make though.

Anyway, I’m not trying to convince you of anything. My comment was aimed at other readers; further discussion between us won’t be necessary. Good day! :)

[DANmode]

Like I said, wait your whole life for permission of peer-reviewed mass studies to make basic adjustments.

Some people can do better.