Auricularia auricula is a mushroom commonly called tree ears in China. It has been used traditionally as well as in modern times in the treatment of diseases such as diabetes and cancer. Complex polysaccharides in tree ears mushroom are thought to...
Piercing the higher portion of the ear, known as the cartilage, is a fashion statement that can be dangerous. Before deciding to pierce the upper portion of your ear, familiarize yourself with the health risks associated with cartilage ear...
Ear mucus can be developed due to a wide variety of conditions, from allergies to infections of the ears, nose or throat. Eliminating the mucus that builds up in the ear can be done safely at home, in combination with preventative measures that...
Yoga offers numerous tools for ear health and cleaning. In general, the practice of yoga asana or poses will increase circulation, strength and flexibility throughout the entire body, including the ear, jaw and neck. Yoga kriyas, or cleansing...
Ear wax may look like debris discharged from the inner ear, but it plays an important role in maintaining the health of the ear canal. Specialized cells in the ear canal produce wax, and it works its way to the outer ear. Too much or too little...
Ear irritation and infections are typically caused by bacteria, a virus or fungi, and prescription drugs are not always effective in treating ear problems and can come with negative side effects. There are various natural herbs that help treat ear...
Lipo-Flavonoid is a nutrient formula that DSE Healthcare Solutions developed in 1961. It was originally devised to treat tinnitus or Meniere's disease. Lipo-Flavonoid is made of eriodictyol glycoside, choline, pantothenic acid, inositol, thiamine,...
Balance exercises use vestibular rehabilitation techniques designed to compensate for balance disorders that may be present after a head injury. Exercises help individuals adapt and respond to symptoms such as dizziness, gait unsteadiness and...
Earwax in normal amounts works like a protective blanket. It protects your ears from water damage, bacteria and foreign objects that could potentially damage the tiny mechanisms that allow you to hear. Usually, earwax works its way out of your ear...
Earwax, or cerumen, is essential to ear health. It lubricates the ear, cleans away dirt and debris and helps protect the ear from insects and bacteria. When too much earwax accumulates, however, earache, pressure, coughing, itching or hearing...
Sweet oil is another name for olive oil. Sweet oil drops can be used as an earwax softener to remove a blockage or prevent wax build-up. Earwax, also called cerumen, is a vital part of ear health. It traps dust and particles and prevents them from...
Earwax is important to ear health; it traps dirt, dust and debris before they can reach the eardrum and cause damage. Earwax usually works its way out of the ear on its own and is washed away during showers or baths. When wax fails to travel out...
The condition of airplane ear, medically known as ear barotrauma, occurs when the pressure inside of one eardrum is different than the other. The Eustachian tube is a canal in the ear that allows air to flow into the middle ear to balance...
Vitamins are essential for ear health and in the prevention and treatment of impaired hearing conditions. Infections, injury and loud noises are common causes of hearing impairment. If left untreated, these conditions can worsen and cause...
Ear candling is a common alternative medicine treatment for the cure of various issues ranging from ear wax removal to relaxation. Although the treatment remains popular, it is also quite controversial. Before taking part in this procedure, it is...
Ear wax can be an unsightly nuisance, but it can also threaten your hearing. A blockage in the ear can cause you to lose some of your hearing, and it may also cause headaches and itchiness, notes the Health Zine website. Cleaning ear wax from your...
The ear is an intricate organ consisting of the outer ear, middle ear and inner ear. The middle ear serves a number of important functions, including receiving sound waves and equalizing pressure within the ear, according to Richard Rosenberg,...
Blackheads can pop up anywhere, on your nose, chin, cheeks--even your ears. Blackheads in the ear are more difficult to remove, and when attempting removal, you must be very careful. Blackheads that are deep in the ear should not be removed at...
Hearing and ear health are often taken for granted. There are many different ear conditions that can cause pain or hearing loss. It is important to seek medical evaluation when there is pain or hearing loss to in order to prevent long-term...
Inner ear circulation refers to the circulation of fluids and blood to the area. A disturbance in the circulation of either can lead to a variety of problems, including dizziness, hearing loss or head noise. Prolonged imbalances in fluids or blood...
Tinnitus is a ringing in your ears, although tinnitus can also be a clicking or hissing noise in your ears, notes MedlinePlus. There are several common causes of tinnitus, including long-term exposure to loud sounds, medication-related side...
Dizziness can be caused by problems with your eyes, ears, nerves, joints and muscles; making you feel unsteady or faint. It's not usually a serious problem, but it can indicate a vitamin deficiency. Increasing your intake of these vitamins and...
Certain vitamins and minerals can relieve the disturbance of inner ear problems. Fluid in your middle ear stimulates the auditory nerve in your inner ear to create sound. Yet, when this fluid becomes infected in the inner ear, you can experience...
Tinnitus occurs in two forms; subjective and objective. Subjective tinnitus is a ringing in the ear that only the person who suffers from it can hear. The patient's examiner, however, can hear the ringing in objective tinnitus. The ringing may...
Ringing inside the ears, also known as tinnitus, afflicts 50 million people in the United States, according to the American Tinnitus Association, or ATA. Continual ear ringing is a debilitating condition that has no cure yet. Due to this, many...
Hearing is a sense that many people lose as they age. The National Institutes of Health estimate that 50 percent of Americans older than age 75 suffer from loss of hearing. Loud sounds and heredity are the two primary causes for hearing problems,...
Your ears are important parts of your body. Taking care of them and making sure they are functioning properly will ensure optimal health and hearing for many years to come. While daily hygiene practices should be all you need to maintain ear...
Earwax, also called, cerumen, is actually a good thing most of the time. Without it your ears would be dry and itchy. Cerumen is a self-cleaning agent for the ear that has antibacterial and protective qualities. Most of the time your ears will...
Blocked or clogged ears occur when the eustachian tubes inside your ears fill with fluid. Sinus infections, cold and flu viruses and allergies can inflame the linings in your ears, leading to blocked passages. Though not a cure, acupuncture can...
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