[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.