Natural ways to treat ear infections

It’s been well documented that antibiotics haven’t shortened the course of ear infections for most children. Natural treatment for an ear infection include immune boosting vitamins (vitamin A, vitamin C), as well as treating the mother while breastfeeding with anti oxidants and supplements.


Natural treatment for ear pain can be achieved by asking your doctor for ear numbing ointments such as local anesthetic ear drops that are extremely helpful for parents who want to address the ear pain problem without having to deal with systemic drugs (such as Tylenol and antibiotics).

In this article, you can read on some of the natural treatments recommended for those bugging ear infections. Most natural treatments include herbs and natural oils. While it is natural, these solutions can do damage and make the situation even more harmful. Make sure to find out all the details needed about every treatment there is. Remember that some of the treatments have not been medically proven.

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Here are some ways to prevent the next Ear infection:

Immune boosting herbs – immune boosting herbs should be used carefully. Look for special OTC children formulas. Recommended herbs include liquorish, blueberry, Echinacea and garlic.

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Resting – most patients feel fairly ill when they have an ear infection – they may present symptoms such as fever, ear pain, nausea, dizziness, vomiting in some cases, swollen glands etc. the body needs deep quality sleep when recovering from an ear infection. During sleep, the body produces a special hormone called the Growth hormone, the body’s repair hormone.

Drinking water – fluids are required to flush out the bacteria and viruses which usually are primary cause for an ear infection. You should drink at least 6-8 glasses of fluids, which can be pure water, herbal tea, lemon juice in warm water, hot brothene soups. Avoid drinking tea, coffee, soft drinks that are dehydrating.

Natural naturopathy treatment – ear infection

Natural Treatment for ear infection starts by identifying foods that promote allergic responses, followed by an elimination diet. In the first stage we exclude all allergy causing foods from your diet in order to achieve significant symptom relief. After a short period of time, we begin challenging your body with food allergens, to find out what are the foods responsible for the infection.

According to Naturopathic treatment, recurrent ear infection is a condition that arouses either by sensitivity to particular types of food or due to nutritional deficiency. Allergies are considered the main cause for chronic ear infections and most studies show that the majority of children who suffer from chronic ear infections also suffer from allergies.

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Allergic reactions cause blockage of the Eustachian tubes in two mechanisms: swelling and inflammation of the Eustachian tube and inflammation and swelling of the nose. In other words, the allergic reaction creates congestion, which in turn blocks these narrowed channels. The clogged tubes lead to fluid buildup, a fertile substrate for bacterial or viral infection.

In addition to the allergen free diet, NT focuses on strengthening the immune system to prevent the recurrence of an ear infection or other upper respiratory infections, which may cause development of an ear infection.

Nutritional supplements and herbs are also recommended for the treatment of an ear infection. The patient should be tested for nutritional deficiencies that can lead to a weak immune system function. Herbs such as licorice are known to be effective in cases of acute inflammation, and help the body overcome the infection faster.