I'm on a quest to find a natural ear infection fix for Anna.
Anna's been on 4 antibiotics in the last month now. Obviously the ear infection simply isn't going away. She's been off antibiotics for like 4 days and I'm pretty sure her ears still hurt, she's still acting like they hurt.
I'm tired of pumping her full of antibiotics only for them not to do any good anyway. They totally mess up her stomach, give her diaper rash, and still don't work! I need something more natural to support her immune system, reduce the swelling and fluid in her ears, and help her body fight the infection on its own.
This site has some (hopefully) great ideas. I'm off to our natural grocery store to pick a few things up this afternoon. Namely, ear oil, a multivitamin (with plenty of vitamn D and C) and some more probiotics. We use the probiotics when she's on an antibiotic (after some nasty yeast infections) and they work wonders on her tummy. Apparently they're great for her immune system too.
Anyone have anything else they suggest?
Hopefully in a few days, I can let you know that these things work! :-)
4 comments:
I recommend the multivitamin and probiotics on a daily basis (if you are not already giving them to her daily).
I also recommend buying PURE Lavender Essential Oil (at a health food store). Mix 2 drops of Lavender Oil with 4 drops of coconut oil (or olive oil if you don't have coconut oil) and drop one drop in each ear and rub the remainder all around the outside of the ear. Do this 2 times a day for 3 days and it will heal her ear infection. It has natural antibiotic properties!!
No advice, but praying that Anna's ear infection goes away SOON!!!
I came across your blog via another friend's blog. Love your story and the sweet photos of your little girl! My son had recurring ear infections until we tried chriopractic care. I was skeptical at first, but he is now almost six and hasn't had an ear infection since we started chiro adjustments and probiotics at 6 months! Hope Anna feels better soon!! - Marie
I have always had bad ear infections until I started using olive oil. If she can stand to lay on her side long enough to let it sink in... two drops in the ear... one minute per drops. The oil opens the ear canals and allows better blood flow that flushes it out. Two times a day until shes better. she will feel better instantly.
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