Any known health benefits of ear stretching? (potentially ayurvedic)?!

I've had my ears gauged (~7/16"; 11mm) for a few years now with no complications, taking measures for basic hygiene, ect. I lived in ashrams for a while practicing meditation and on several different occasions different people from India would ask about my ears and whether they had any significant impact on my health. I always inquired what the specifics could be, but with just about all ayruvedic medication it's preventative. So the conclusion they gave me was that it warded off diseases, brought good luck, ect. But I was wondering if there is any practical health-related reason for stretching ears. I did it when I was into taking intoxication and wanted a place to hide a stash. So there probably wasn't any health benefit there. I couldn't find much information on the internet on this subject, but if anyone could point me in the right direction that would be really appreciated. I know the Buddha had large stretched ears but that was related more to being of a higher/brahminical standard of the Vedic system, also just wanted to know of any more potential benefits out there. Thank you.