Natural health: How can I stop wax building from up in my ears? 

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I need to get my ears syringed yearly to remove a wax build-up. What can I do to stop it from building up in the first place?

Earwax (cerumen) is produced in the ears to help protect the ear canals from dirt, dust, and infection and maintain pH balance. While this is healthy and normal, there can be issues with the overproduction of wax or wax build-up in the canals.