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What is garlic in your ear supposed to treat? Garlic has been used to treat a little bit of everything that has ailed people over the centuries, including ear infections and earaches. Though there isn’t much scientific evidence on garlic for ear infections, it has been shown to have several other health benefit Does garlic have any scientifically proven benefits? Garlic’s health benefits include antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal properties. It also has  anti-inflammatory  and pain-relieving properties. When eaten,  garlic can help boost your immune system  and help fight infection. Applying garlic topically may help ease the pain of an earache.  One study Trusted Source  with 103 children who had ear pain from middle ear infections, found that naturopathic ear drops containing garlic ( Allium sativum ) and other herbal ingredients was just as effective in managing ear pain as over-the-counter (OTC) ear drops. A  second study  on naturopathi...

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  Can The Keto Diet Help Ease Joint Pain? © f/Getty Images keto breakfast plate The human skeletal system is made up of several joints -- 250 to 350 in total -- that connect different parts of the body and keep them moving (via Healthline). However, these joints are susceptible to wear and tear, sometimes leading to painful joint conditions (per Medline Plus). According to Cleveland Clinic, chronic joint pains are most commonly associated with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, tendinitis, infections, and injury and overuse. Besides certain conditions, other risk factors may make some people more likely to experience joint pain, such as being overweight. A healthy diet can play an important role in reaching and maintaining a moderate weight, resulting in less strain on tired joints. A keto diet might appear at first glance to fit the criteria for a joint-friendly meal plan. There's evidence that keto is an effective way to lose weight, without requiring dieters to cou...