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Natural Remedies for Children's Ear Infections and Ear Pain

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Garlic
Posted by Robin (Ladera Ranch, CA) on 07/22/2008
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I was told if my son was breastfed he would have a stronger immune system. Now I wonder what time of immune system he would of had if I didn't breastfeed him! He had constant ear infections from the time he was 4 months old until about 6 years old. He was on numerous bouts of antibiotics, sometimes both ears twice a month!!! I spent soooo much money on doctors appts and antibiotic prescriptions. His immune system got worse from what I think are the vast amounts of antibiotics. Finally, a guy at work told me to go to this natural store. I went and a man came out and sold me a bottle of ear oil (mostly garlic oil with a couple of other things) for 2 dollars. I brought it home, tried it when my son had an infection and I was BLOWN AWAY!!! About 2 days worth and it was gone. What's amazing is, it came back once or twice after that for about the first year and he hasn't had one since. I wish someone would have told me sooner!!!! Yeah he smelled like garlic and he was mad about that but no more expensive trips to the doctor and these crazy amounts of antibiotics. I've seen these bottles of ear oil since then and given them to my friends with kids and they said it worked for them too and they were amazed. The sell them at like whole foods and trader joes. Doesn't hurt to try right?

Onions
Posted by Dee (Brooks, Alberta Canada) on 03/29/2008
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Since I was a child my mother would put the heart of the onion in our ear and sleep with it in, by morning your ear will be find, also works on wax build up

Salt
Posted by Erica (Sun City, CA) on 03/17/2008
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Yesterday morning my 3 year son woke up screaming that his ear hurt. I'm a firm believer in chiropractic but it was Sunday and had to find something else for him. I didn't want to take him to urgent care because I didn't want antibotics so I turned on my computer and went to earthclinic and searched ear infections. I tried the warm salt on a washcloth, microwaved it and put on his ear. I did this twice in one hour and he hasn't complained once. Thanks so much!

Lemon Grass Tea for Ear Infections
Posted by Thamas (east coast nsw, australia) on 11/20/2007
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My son when he was 3 had recurring ear infections that once landed him in hostpital with double infections in both ears and a temperature of 40.He was on antibiotics on a regular basis and I cringed every time. Needless to say this did not cure the problem. On research I found that lemon grass has a very high vitamin A content and knowing that vitamin A is vital to fight infections I made tea for him. Well He loved the taste and he is now 12 and has NEVER had an ear ache since! so now when he is looking a bit run down or he's had too much of a good thing, I give him lemon grass tea. Fresh is best, luckily where I live it grows easily and abundantly in my garden. So It's free just like nature intended!

Hydrogen Peroxide
Posted by Keri (Sylvan Lake, Michigan) on 03/21/2007
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Cured toddler's ear infection!! After many ear infections and ear tubes in my son's ears, I was told to try 1 part hydrogen peroxide to 3 parts water and put drops in his ear to stop the discharge from his ears. Magic! It stopped the gooey discharge and cleaned his ear of the wax too!! I recommend it to everyone!!

Cod Liver Oil
Posted by Tammy (Haledon, NJ) on 10/06/2006
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This wasn't on your site but I am a true believer in this, my son at 3 months of age suffered from constant ear infections. Once I gave him a dose of cod liver oil a day he hasn't had one since!!!! Also I believe the omega 3 fatty acids in cod liver oil pretty much made my kid way advanced in brain function. He is just 2 years old and can count to 30, knows all of his shapes and colors ta boot! Plus he originally had eczema and constipation and the oil cleared all of that up too!!

Cod Liver Oil
Posted by Luvdplanet (Gainesville, Fl) on 09/11/2013

Hi There... My Mom used to give us Codfish when we were kids. She said she gave it to us since we were toddlers using a syringe (without the needle) or a dropper from the fever liquid medicine and filled it with 3cc. Then when older, one teaspoon everyday. That stuff is good even for grown ups. Namaste!

Ear Infections
Posted by Sharon (Wesley Chapel, Fl) on 06/16/2010
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Cod-liver oil dose is determined by the baby's age. 1 mo to 6 months use 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon in a dropper so it will slide down the side of their tongue and not choke them, as they are not used to the thickness of the oil. 6 mo to 1 yr, 1/2 to 1 teaspoon daily. my 2 yr-olds could usually take the capsules. Sometimes they chewed them. Keep in mind, when you have a chronic condition, it may take up to 3 months to see great improvement as it takes the body awhile to clear up the damage already present. However, my mom had told me about this when my firstborn had had 5 trips to the doc with earache, and after starting the cod liver drops for him and the other 3 children who came after, I never-ever again had another childs earache to keep me up all night, or any- and I mean any issues with ears, nose or throat. As an addendum, you want to remember, that Any sugar containing products will slow the process considerably, as just 1 tsp of sugar will cause your immune system to shut down for 24 hours. Please use real fruit juice or a little honey, those popsicles help keep the docs in business. Hugs to all. Sharon


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