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 :)

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.

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

Some people can do better.