[YEA]  02/18/2010: Jharry from Corpus Christi, Texas, Usa writes: "I used a combination of natural and over-the-counter meds to cure my ear infection. First, I used drops of dilute hydrogen peroxide and ethyl alcohol (vodka). They helped slow the infection but didn't solve my problem. Finally I applied an over-the-counter triple antibiotic ointment using cotton ear swabs, and it cured the infection in two days. The petroleum jelly base served as an internal ear bandage and helped the pain while the three antibiotics cured the infection."

[YEA]  08/03/2009: Di from Bartlesville, Oklahoma writes: "I was plagued for several years with itchy and very clogged ears. The $100.00 bottle of medicine from the doctor only worked temporarily, then itchy, clogged ears would be back. I tried a home remedy I found on the internet and BRAVO, clean ears now going on 4 years. In a small bottle with a tip on it, mix 1 part 91% alcohol and 1 part vinegar. Apple cider or white will work. Several times a day drop a few drops into each ear. I also put some on a Q-tip and wipe the inside of my ear, just don't push Q-tip into ear. Everytime your ear gets wet especially after bath or shower or swimming do this. The 91% alcohol dries moisture, and the vinegar keeps bacteria from growing. Don't use 70% alcohol, it has too much water in it. If ears are really slushy, clean them a few times with peroxide before using the alcohol/vinegar. Peroxide will put water into the ear so don't use it too often. Once your ears have been slush/itch free continue to use the alcohol/vinegar at least once a day."

[YEA]  07/28/2010: Pb from Cape Breton, Ns writes: "I had tried Jean's tomato tea from earthclinic for a sinus cold and it worked amazingly well. However after a few days I developed an ear ache. I took another cup of the tea and within a few hours my ear cleared. My guess is the ear ache was somehow sinus-related?? A good reminder to keep taking the tea for a few days even after you're feeling better. Anyway just thought I'd pass this on. (I've also been thinking that Jean's tomato tea would be a good daily supplement, as when I took 2 cups for my sinus cold, within a few hours I had a phenomenal amount of energy!!)"

[YEA]  11/20/2007: Thamas from east coast nsw, australia writes: "My son when he was 3 had recurring ear infections that once landed him in hostpital with double infections in both ears and a temperature of 40.He was on antibiotics on a regular basis and I cringed every time. Needless to say this did not cure the problem. On research I found that lemon grass has a very high vitamin A content and knowing that vitamin A is vital to fight infections I made tea for him. Well He loved the taste and he is now 12 and has NEVER had an ear ache since! so now when he is looking a bit run down or he's had too much of a good thing, I give him lemon grass tea. Fresh is best, luckily where I live it grows easily and abundantly in my garden. So It's free just like nature intended!"

[YEA]  03/30/2008: Christopher writes: "An allergic reaction to milk doesnt have to be the runs! For me it was swelling of the throat and hours later a double ear infection.

I did feel there was a connection but did realize it till i read a french book on allergies. Ear infections can be caused by milk... same for swollen tonsils.. I have no tonsils anymore.. i wish i had been old enough to stop them from cutting them out...

Anyhow we had free cheese at work.. didnt seem to affect me then one day i wanted milk...

i dont usually cause well like cheese... it contains mucus and is mucus forming... (at the time in camp, i had to eat cheese for protein cause some of the cooks thought pasta was food)

i drank 5 tiny cups like almost those bathroom cups of milk.. then that the evening my eardrums popped. i havent touched milk since. unless to test.where as a cup of chocolate milk made my throat glands on the sides sore...

The only other thing to make my throat swell like that is mcdonalds beef burgers and orange juice."

[BETTER BUT NOT CURED]  05/16/2008: Stella from OH writes: "What is going on with EARS lately? It seems there have been a lot of posts about ear issues this month. My dog had an issue this month, my cat is starting to flick her ears and I am having a huge issue with my ears. I have pain and blockage in both of my ears all week now, it has been terrible. I tried acv/water solution, it didn't work, I tried an ear wash, it seemed to cause more pain, the pain has been too severe to attempt the h202. I had ear drops from the doctor left from my last ear infection in December which I paid $100.00 for. I did not want to use them but felt I had no choice so I used them for three days and I was in bed for three days thinking I was dying. I had razors in my ears, and a migraine that felt like razors in my head that did not let up for even a second. I was also so weak that I could barely walk. I had no choice but to sleep for three days. This was a bad reaction to the antibiotics so I STOPPED using them. Since I stopped I feel so much better. No more migraines and I my energy level is close to normal. I will go to the doctor as a last resort but I know that he will just give me antibiotics & I can't do that.

Here is what I am doing now: I got some Wild oil of oregano (P73) and I am putting it on the outer of my ears I am also taking it internally under my tongue 5 drops three times a day. I am drinking an herbal mint & chamomile tea 3 times a day, using a vaporizer with eucalyptus oil in my bedroom. The pain is going away but the blockage is not. I will continue the Oil of Oregano. I hope I am doing the best thing, I thought about an ear candle for the blockage but I have never used one before. I am open for suggestions. Please!"

[YEA]  03/15/2011: Debbie from Lodi, Ca writes: "My six year old woke up screaming and crying with an ear ache in the middle of the night. We have used H202 in the past but it did not work this time. So we tried the olive oil on a cotton ball and within a short while she was able to fall asleep and wake this morning feeling fine. Thanks for all the great tips on this site, absolutely love it! "