Natural Remedies to Reduce Earwax Buildup

Everyone gets earwax but some people have an excessive amount of the gooey buildup. Earwax serves a purpose by providing moisture to the ear, knocking out bacteria, and removing dirt and dust from building up in the ear. But earwax can be a nuisance for some people who have earwax overload. Earwax buildup causes pain, constant itching, and ringing in the ear. Traditional doctors don’t know what causes some people to experience more earwax buildup than others, however, some believe it could be genetic. Yet, some alternative doctors believe that diet may have something to do with it. To reduce earwax buildup, try these helpful natural remedies.

Putting a few drops of olive oil in your ear will help loosen and reduce the buildup and allow it to come out naturally. The best way to put the drops in your ear and allow the earwax to flow out is to lay on your side, pull the top part of your ear up and back to straighten the ear canal. Apply the drops and let the earwax come out. Wait 10 to 15 minutes before you sit up. You can do this natural remedy three to four times a day to reduce earwax buildup. You won’t actually see the earwax come out but you’ll be able to hear much better.

The next natural remedy you can try is to use some flaxseed oil to reduce any inflammation, which may cause the earwax buildup. Take 1,000 mg capsules two to three times a day or have one teaspoon of the oil when you eat meals. Vitamin C is a natural remedy used to fight inflammation. You can take 500 mg three times a day or 1,500 mg once daily. This is a slower process than the olive oil but it should work to reduce earwax buildup. Since some alternative doctors believe that diet may cause earwax buildup, the best natural remedy may be to reduce your fatty food intake. Reduce the “bad” fats found in meats, dairy, and processed foods and increase the “good” fats such as omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids found in fish and nuts. This may take some time though. To quickly reduce earwax buildup, the best natural remedy would by the olive oil drops.