Natural Ear Infection Treatment

Name:
Ana Micka

Location:
Washington, D.C.

Story:

Ear infections and toddlers seem to go hand-in-hand. As a parent, we hate to see our kids suffer. As a parent who knows full well the downsides of antibiotics and the benefits of alternative approaches, I found myself dosing my daughter with antibiotics twice during the past six weeks. Finally, at ear infection number three, I turned to homeopathy and dietary changes for help. The treatment involved infusing mustard oil with garlic and placing several drops in each ear, removing all dairy from my daughter's diet and a dose of a homeopathic remedy for four days. The results, while not as immediate and dramatic as antibiotics, have lasted. The oil seemed to relieve her pain quite quickly. Her fever reduced and all complaints were gone by day three. Complaints returned over the holidays when we loosened up on the dairy policy. As soon as we stuck to a dairy free diet, the pain disappeared. This approach is healthier and has reduced the reoccurrence of the condition in our household. I wish MDs could suggest a few less invasive and less costly approaches instead of reaching immediately for the prescription pad.