Natural Remedies For Ear Infections

Ear infections can be very painful especially when it happens to young children. Some children with impaired immune systems will develop chronic ear infections. Continual use of antibiotics can just compound the problem over time. An infection is usually caused by build up or fluid pus behind the ear drum which can lead to a raised pressure in the ear and in some cases a loss of hearing. Other causes of an ear infection include viruses, fungi and bacteria. Allergies and colds can also cause inflammation which can block drainage of the ear which can lead to a middle ear infection.

Home Remedies for Ear Infections


Homeopathic ear drops can be quite helpful at combating an ear infection. These special drops can be picked up at most local health food stores.

Breast Milk

Human breast milk contained in a dropper and placed inside the ear can help to combat and cure an ear infection in most cases. Be sure the milk is room temperature first. The reason breast milk helps to combat an ear infection is because one tiny drop of this precious fluid contains over 1 million live white blood cells which fight infection. Its more potent than most people realize because it is a living fluid. Cows milk or other milk products will not do the trick because the cells are dead due to pasteurization. Many breastfeeding mothers don't realize how powerful their milk is and when they have a child suffering from an ear infection mother nature provides a remedy which has been know to almost always kill the infection. The breast milk can be used as many times as needed even several times each day.

A child who suffers from chronic ear infections may need to follow a careful diet with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables and no refined carbs, packaged or fast foods. A children's whole food multivitamin and extra Vitamin C can also help to boost the immune system and help to prevent ear infections.

Colloidal Silver placed inside the ear has been known to kill ear infections. Colloidal silver is a very powerful natural antibiotic. Some brands are more potent and than others. Be sure the silver is room temperature before pouring into the ears. Never microwave anything to heat it room temperature instead leave it sitting out for a few minutes and test the temperature on your arm.

Olive leaf extract is very powerful and some cases it can totally replace antibiotics. It is a very safe non toxic way to strengthen the immune system. It fights bacteria, fungi and viruses and should be taken continually for children or adults who continually suffer from ear infections.
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