cylau Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 DD6 just had an ear infection 2 weeks ago. Now the infection is coming back. I am searching for natural cures for ear infection. I came across something on the internet saying Colloidal Silver and Grapefruit seed Extract works on ear infection. And they said Colloidal Silver works on sinus infection also. Does anybody have any experience with those? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen500 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 http://nccam.nih.gov/health/silver/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 No, but I've used Oreganol (oil of oregano in a capsule form) effectively. You also want to make sure it is draining to a good decongestant (like Mucinex) is something I use too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celticmom Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I just cleared an ear/sinus infection with colloidal silver sprayed up my nose. If I forgot to take it the congestion reminded me rather quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arghmatey Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I hope you find something that works. I'm rather crunchy and didn't have much luck a few weeks ago with my sinus and ear infection--my eardrum ended up rupturing. The pain was worse than childbirth. =( Best of luck!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 heaps of garlic. My sister use to have regular ear aches from age 3-5. my mum tried everything, and a very old lady told her garlic. my sister ate so much garlic that her breath was so strong it would knock you over. she had lots of fun chasing all her older siblings around and breathing on us. It fixed her ear infections. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katemary63 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 You may need to find a natural cure for alergies. Fluid behind the ear is my two DDs' only symptom of alergies. They both have to take claratin daily or recurrent ear infections is the result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamturner Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I've had good results with this product and I always make sure I have it on hand for earaches/infections: http://www.hylands.com/products/earache.php I also give Tylenol at night if they have ear pain. I usually only have to give 2-3 doses total of this before my kids ears are better. I personally have had real success with using Colloidal silver, although I only use it when I am really sick and I can't kick it any other way. I usually only have to take it for 2 days. All the people that turned blue with it were taking it for a long period of time. This is the product I use. Note it has other minerals in it that may be part of why it works so well, although I have used other colloidal silver products in the past and thought they worked. With a child though, you should be able to use other things if you want to avoid it. For one, buy some Emergen-C and give it to your dc throughout the day for a day or two. You know to back off if they have any stomach upset. You could get some herbal Goldenseal and Ecchinacea that is for kids as well. Make sure your dc is getting 2-3 times daily doses of probiotic to replace what she lost while on the antibiotic. Her immune system needs it. I hope she feels better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialmama Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I found this recipe a few years ago and it worked after a few applications: 1 ounce olive oil 1 small garlic clove, minced Stir in garlic and heat on low for 10 minutes. Bring to room temp. Put 3 drops in affected ear and stay horizontal for half hour. Repeat 3X's daily. Oil may be stored in fridge for several days. Kinda goes without saying, but don't put a chunk o' garlic in an ear. Just the infused oil. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jld Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Going dairy-free would probably clear these problems up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peela Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Going dairy-free would probably clear these problems up. Thats what i was going to say. But it might not clear up this particular infection in time- but if this is a susceptibility- and the sinus infection is a giveaway- then dairy should be cut out altogether indefinitely. I would try all those things people have suggested but I must admit I will try anything but depending on how bad it gets, I have resorted to antibiotics. Ds had an ear infection recently- the first since the only other one he had when he was about 4- caused by local river water- and he was in pain but also he couldn't stay awake- he kept falling asleep in the middle of the day with it- so I didn't muck around and got him antibiotics. Ears are too close to the brain to muck around with. I dont like antibiotics either but sometimes I am grateful for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momchiroto2 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 A couple of drops of onion juice in the ear would help it. Take a chunk of onion and microwave or boil it for a few minutes, and then squeeze a couple of drops of the onion water in her ear. The garlic suggestion is a great one as well. Going dairy free and gluten free and staying away from sugar. If she is having drainage issues from her sinuses and middle ear, then a visit to the chiropractor would not only help boost her immune system but also help with getting her sinus cavities starting to drain. hope she feels better soon. Regards Shahnaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Please don't take ear infections lightly. My dh has hearing problems that Dr's attribute to infections as a baby. I would do the antibiotics. Hearing aids won't help dh because of the type of damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1GirlTwinBoys Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I would get anti's & probiotics now, but in the future you could keep some olive oil & garlic on hand. Every fall, I mix up some olive oil & glarlic cloves and let it soak in a mason jar for a few days. Then I discard the garlic, and put the olive oil in the fridge for the rest of the winter months. This is just in case my kid's ears bother them if they were to get sick. I slightly warm the oil on the stove, and soak a cotton pad with it and drip some down in their ears while they lay on their side. It's soooooooo comforting when those ears are kind of achy. We've had a really healthy winter this season, but last year we did have the Swine Flu and a tough time all season. It was great having this on hand for me and the kid's. We survived without going to the Dr.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cylau Posted February 22, 2011 Author Share Posted February 22, 2011 Thank you, thank you! I thought my daughter would need to go to the ER last night, but she slept through the night! I gave her garlic oil in the ear and homeopathy (pulsatilla, which is one ingredient in the Hyland Earache tablets). And that was all I had in the house late at night. This morning she felt much better. All your suggestions are very interesting. I will check into them. I know she is more prone to ear infections. I will be more prepared next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikeBookBread Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Haven't read through -- Use a Neti pot or squeeze bottle filled with NeilMed Sinus Rinse with a single drop of tea-tree oil. This was the only thing that killed my chronic sinus infection after 3 courses of different antibiotics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarlaB Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I have successfully used silver spray to treat my sinus infections- amazing stuff, really. :) It works better & faster than antibiotics... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsrevmeg Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Haven't read through -- Use a Neti pot or squeeze bottle filled with NeilMed Sinus Rinse with a single drop of tea-tree oil. This was the only thing that killed my chronic sinus infection after 3 courses of different antibiotics. This is what my family uses to keep away the sinus infections. We have also started using vinegar for ear infections. It has helped me twice in the past year. It works faster than antibiotics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer3141 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I get chronic ear infections doe to shorter than normal Eustacian tubes. What my ENT finally helped me with is a cup of water boiled and then a cup of ACV. Put it in the fridge and chill it down. The longest this has taken is 24 hours to fix it. When I was REALLY desperate, I put ACV straight in my ear. Supposedly, the ACV helps the bacteria balance out correctly in that it's acidic but it doesn't wipe out everything like abx do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silliness7 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I had luck with garlic ear drops, warmed, for ear infection. Also, ear and sinus infections can clear up with just t.i.m.e. What could be more natural than that? :001_smile: Of course, keep an eye out for signs that it's getting worse like extreme lethargy or spiky fevers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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