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EAR INFECTIONS/EARACHES

Symptoms- One or both ears ache. This is often accompanied by infection in the middle ear. The pain is worse at night because the body is prone (flat), and it is more difficult for the Eustachian tubes to drain out the phlegm. Ear infections are very common in children, 75% of children suffer from some type of ear infection by the age of three.

Causes- Infection of the outer or middle ear causes pressure to build up. This pressure on nerve endings causes pain.

Categories:

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External Otitis (Otitis externa) - This is also known as swimmer’s ear, and it effects the outer ear. The eardrum through the length of the eustachian tube becomes swollen and inflamed. Symptoms can include slight fever, discharge from the ear, pain (increases when the ear is pulled or touched), and even temporary loss of hearing. (This may be preceded by a cold, allergic reaction to some food, usually dairy products).

1. Otitis Media –Infection of the middle ear. This form is especially common in infants and children. This infection occurs behind the eardrum where the small bones of the ear are located. If bacteria or viruses get into this space the area becomes inflamed and fluid begins to build up, causing the sensation of pressure. Other symptoms include earache, a feeling of dullness in the ear and fever. Recurring ear infections are generally an indication that an original infection has been resistant to the prescribed treatment.

 

NATURAL REMEDIES

 

Keep ears warm, and the person resting in bed, head slightly, as well as the trunk if possible, to help natural drainage of the eustachian tubes. (In some cases surgical draining might be necessary)Bake a large onion until it becomes soft, and tie it over the ear. This will give great relief when the pain is severe.

Garlic Juice& Lobelia

Place a few drops of garlic juice in the ear. Then add a couple of drops of lobelia oil (warmed to body temperature.) The garlic purifies and kills germs, the lobelia takes away the pain. An alternative is to place a few drops of olive oil (warmed to body temperature) into the ear first and then follow the procedure above. (Never place liquid or oil in the ear if you have reason to believe the ear drum is burst.)

MULLEIN OIL OR TEA TREE OIL

Warm Place 2-3 drops of warm mullein oil in the ear 2-3 times daily. It has been used to treat earaches for years. Alternatively, you can add a few drops of tea tree oil, to vegetable oil and place some in the ear.

GARLIC OIL

Dripping garlic oil directly into the ear canal has been shown to treat fungal infections as well as or better than drugs.

Echinacea

Take alcohol –free echinacea extract by mouth; in general this will end an ear infection if you catch it early.

Goldenseal/Echinacea

½ dropperful of alcohol- free goldenseal extract can be taken and swished around in the mouth for a few minutes before swallowing. This should be done every three hours for three days, alternate back and forth with echinacea extract for better results.

For an infant place the extract in its milk. You can also mix one drop each of the tinctures; echinacea, goldenseal, and licorice root to a cup of boiling water. Drink this 3 times per day.

FOODS

A 1991 pediatric study o more than 100 children with chronic middle ear infection revealed that 78% were sensitive to foods such as corn, milk, peanuts, and wheat. By eliminating the offending foods 86% were cleared of their ear problems.Sugar, dairy products, meat and heavy meals should especially be avoided during a crisis. Dairy products are a major contributor to ear infections because hey increase mucous in the body, while excessive sweets, and starches lower resistance and intensify ear problems.

 

“Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.” 3 John 1:2.