Despite tons of people using cotton swabs each day to clean the earwax from their ears, cerumen (as earwax is clinically known) is actually quite beneficial to the health of your ears - and even kind of ingenious as your body's defense goes.
This episode dives deep into the surprisingly fascinating world of earwax—what it is, why your body makes it, and why you really shouldn't be digging it out with cotton swabs. Josh and Chuck explore the four essential functions earwax serves, from creating an acidic environment that kills bacteria to lubricating your ear canal, plus they debunk the dangerous myth of ear candling, a bogus wellness practice that people swear by despite zero scientific evidence. Whether you're a devoted q-tip user or someone who's never questioned their earwax routine, this episode will make you rethink your ear hygiene habits and maybe even appreciate one of your body's most underrated defenses.
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