While ear candling has deep historical roots, evidence suggests that it is not a safe or effective practice for removing excessive ear wax. The practice involves placing a cone-shaped candle inside your ear, tilting your head to one side, and lighting the other end of the candle.

Presyncope is a feeling of lightheadedness and faintness that does not result in loss of consciousness. This dizziness is not related to vertigo or related to inner ear or neurological problems and is most often related to blood sugar levels or blood pressure.

Finally getting into an exercise routine and sticking to it is a dream come true if you’ve had trouble getting into the habit of going to the gym. Should you start developing signs of illness such as a sore throat, though, you must evaluate whether to stop your routine temporarily.

Earwax, also called cerumen, naturally occurs in the outer one third of the ear canal. It aids the ear in protecting and lubricating the ear canal and offers antibacterial properties as well.

Dizziness is a common complaint and symptom in women experiencing a variety of diseases. Though many of the causes of dizziness are minor and manageable with slight lifestyle changes or medication, it can mean a more serious condition that warrants immediate attention from a physician.

The tonsils are soft tissues that reside at the back of the throat to help fight infection. Sometimes the tonsils can grow really large and need to be removed. In some cases, the tonsils may become infected, and white pus starts to form on them.

An ear infection is typically caused by a virus, which affects the area of space behind the eardrum, also known as the middle ear, says MayoClinic.com. They are common in children, but adults can suffer from the pain and pressure of an ear infection as well.

Delta Airlines states that each person has small pockets of air located throughout the sinus cavity. If those pockets become inflamed from a sinus infection it can lead to complications while flying. Flying with a sinus infection is not recommended by MedlinePlus and should be avoiding if possible.

Ear pain and a sore throat frequently occur together. The eustachian tube connects the middle ear to the back of the nose and the upper throat. This connection sometimes enables conditions affecting the nose and throat -- such as allergies and upper respiratory infections -- to also cause ear problems.

Nasal congestion is a common ailment that impacts toddlers. Although it is not a serious health concern, it can be quite annoying for the toddler and parents. Congestion occurs when the nasal passages become inflamed and swell. The result is a sensation of stuffiness or full sinuses.

Sinus infections can occur from virus, fungus or bacteria, and from inflammation caused by allergy or abnormal growths. Signs and symptoms of a maxillary sinus infection can appear suddenly and resolve on their own, or can become chronic and require treatment.

Despite the name, you do not necessarily have to be a swimmer to get swimmer's ear. The risk of developing this condition goes up when water sits in your ear, but anything that irritates the canal may lead to an infection. Whether it affects the outer ear and jaw depends on a number of factors.