Most often, chronically plugged ears are due to allergy - even if you've never been diagnosed with or troubled by them before. Allergies are one of those unpleasant things that we never really "grow out" of - and it's possible for symptoms to surface even late in life.

An Australian study concluded: "There is now sufficient evidence to accept the proposition that mouthwashes containing alcohol could contribute to the increased risk of the development of oral cancer."

My colleague Taryn was sent new research from an American associate on ‘soft drinks’. Before reading the research, she didn’t think twice about her daily cold can of Tab. Perhaps you prefer Coke or one of its many “diet-safe” variants? These sweetened drinks have health implications that go further than dental concerns!

You're definitely right that EPA/DHA capsules do offer a concentrated dose of essential omega-3 fatty acids. And these supplements can help reduce the total volume of fish oil you might take. But I still think it's best to continue to take at least a small quantity of fish oil...