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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
REMEDIES NEEDED
RUBBING ALCHOL AND PEROXIDE
SEA SALT SOLUTION
SINUS WASH
SODIUM CHLORITE
STEAMING
THE BLOW DRYER CURE
URINE
VICKS VAPORUB
VINEGAR
WARMED OIL
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Ear Remedies

Updated: 02/05/2012

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REMEDIES NEEDED

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07/04/2011: Nettle from London, England writes: "Have just got over sore throat / other flu symptoms but left with clogged ears (probably eustachian tube dysfunction) so ears unable to balance with atmospheric pressure - muffled ears, pulsating sensation in ear but no ear pain. Dry throat and virtually no discharge through nose but a little post nasal drip is slightly green. Have done oils in ears, inhalations, castor oil packs around ears, taken pulsitilla and silica 30 c, BUT ears not popping. Flying tomorrow for holidays. Any idea of what to do to pop ears? Before flight or what medication to take. Should I fly?"

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06/30/2011: Nettle from London, Uk writes: "Can anyone suggest an effective remedy for both my ears to pop or open so that my hearing goes back to normal as finding the closed up /pulsating and heart beat sensation very disorientating. I am taking a flight in a couple of days and apprehensive that the dreaded ear pain may return. Tried hydrogen peroxide drops, warm olive oil/garlic drops into both ears but did not work. Inhalations with eucalyptus help with clearing sinuses but not with popping. Taking pulsitilla 30c today. Cayenne and Apple Cider Vinegar has cleared other ailments."

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07/02/2011: Linda from Atlanta, Ga replies: "Last time I flew I used Euphorbium nasal spray (=homoeopathic nasal spray) according to the recommendation of my ENT and it worked great. I wonder if a saline nasal spray or any other nasal spray would work as well."

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06/25/2011: Nettle101 from London, Uk writes: "Please help me! I have severe pain in both ears now with a tickley cough and sore throat. I had flu with temp couple of days ago but not now. I have tried warm garlic oil, colloidal silver with olive oil and oil of oregano but these two remedies have not worked. Coughing makes the ear pain unbearable. My whole head and face hurt. Teeth are now very sensitive. Not catarral other than a little post nasal drip. Even tried eucalyptus inhalation and saline solution neti. Just don't want to take antibiotics. Should I continue longer with natural remedies?"

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06/25/2011: Carly from Seattle, Wa Usa replies: "Hi Nettle -

If coughing makes the ear pain unbearable - then I would guess that you might have a strep infection, or something similar.

If it is truly the worst sore throat/ ear pain that3 you have ever had, you most likely need some antibiotics. Just ask for an old tried and true one, like augmentin or amoxicillin - and not one of the newer ones. Some of the newer ones I am not thrilled with. (Not that any of them thrill me, but sometimes you just have to take them).

My daughter had elevated liver enzymes after taking cipro, and her eyes turned yellow. (She had mono, and this was a few years ago... before I knew better on the antibiotics).

Anyway, I think it is probably time to see a doctor. So sorry, and I hope you feel better."

06/26/2011: Mmsg from Somewhere, Europe replies: "we have always used a piece of cotton moistened with olive oil to get rid of earaches. Just leave it in the ear or change when you want. within 48 hours it is usually gone."
06/26/2011: Nettle101 from London, England replies: "Hi Carly-had an awful night of excruciating pain and a Doctor prescribed steroid and antibiotic (neomycin sulphate) ear spray which I have had to take. Also, prescribed amoxicillin capsules which I will take this evening as I can't seem to hold anything down at the moment, not even painkillers as severe nausea. Still taking colloidal silver - 2teaspoons a day. If I do have strep bacterial infection than I suppose I'll have to take antibiotics, but do not have white patches on my tonsils.

If any other advice, please let me know as haven't taken antibiotics for nearly 15years as did readily when younger and had such a depleted immune system with various problems which I eventually resolved through good nutrition and natural remedies."

06/26/2011: Maria from Gippsland, Australia replies: "Hi Nettle 101, My hubby is going through similar. His started 3 weeks ago, I have never seen him in so much pain. I tried a few things that have all worked at one time or another for him in the past, garlic oil having always worked previously but not this time. Pain killers did not help, he was waking through the night every 60 - 90 mins in bad pain. An application of heat would ease it just enough for him to drop off for a short while till it woke him again. By the third night he was waking every 30 - 60 mins then I made a tea of cayenne, lemon and honey - well - he had immediate pain relief. Thanks ever so much Jack from Toledo & EC (earache page). Whilst it did not stop the pain from returning, a few sips & he would drop of to sleep in a few mins (with his small fist sized heat wheat on his ear) instead of it taking 30 mins or so. I also started him on GSE (grapefruit seed extract) and cats claw liquid extract 3x a day plus daily a large dose of cod liver oil. I read about oregano oil for pain, so mixed a couple of drops with olive oil and rubbed it around the ear and neck. This was when we discovered his neck was swollen on the same side. Within mins the pain eased and in about 30 mins the swelling started to subside. This last week he was only waking once or twice a night depending on how cold it got (winter here). He has not needed the cayenne for the last two days but does occasionally still need the heat. I had intended to post this when he is finally over it but maybe the cayenne will work for you. It really has been a God send for us."
06/26/2011: Andrea C from Cardiff, Wales replies: "PUT A TEA SPOON INTO A CUP OF HOT WATER, LAY ON YOUR SIDE, LEFT OR RIGHT FIRST. POUR OLIVE OIL ON 2 THE SPOON SO IT WARMS UP. WHILST LAYING ON YOUR SIDE, TRICKLE THE OIL OFF THE SPOON IN TO YOUR EAR. LAY ON YOUR SIDE 4 3 MINS, PUT A COTTON WOOL PLUG IN TO STOP THE OIL RUNNING OUT, TURN OVER TO OTHER SIDE AND REPEAT. LEAVE THE COTON WOOL IN OVER NIGHT. REPEAT IF NESSACERY TILL IT CLEARS. COLD PRESSED EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL IS BEST. HOPE THIS HELPS. LOVE ANDREA C X X X"
06/27/2011: Mmsg from Somewhere, Europe replies: "andrea, we used to do that for earaches, but later found out that just putting a piece of cotton moistened with the olive oil in the ear (not much or it will drip! ), works just as well, usually in a day, sometimes two days. and you can continue daily activities, no need to be in bed."
06/27/2011: Nettle from London, Uk replies: "Have had a busy day dealing with my sore throat and fierce earache in both ears. Was so afraid it was strep throat and in my madness started taking amoxillin. Fear is an awful thing! Anyway, tonight feel much better, had no pain killers! Severe nausea gone, no pain in rt ear and feels clear, slight sore throat but can swallow without pain. It's all to this fantastic website! So today took Apple Cider Vinegar (2tbsp) with water (8oz) and cayenne, did neti with acv(4 drops)/4oz water to each nostril am and pm. Then sipped thick gloop of cayenne (1tsp), 1tbsp manuka honey, 1tbsp of Apple Cider Vinegar and 2tbsp warm water. Later did hydrogen
Peroxide in ear - no reaction. Couple of hours later had Severe diarrhoea, so followed it with 2 litre of water enema. Had a large glass of coconut water to balance electrolytes. Now in the evening having a cup of warm water with1tsp of evco and a good sprinkle of cayenne and my rt ear has popped.

Note: botty firey but easily soothed by castor oil. Before bed, I will have some ivy and thyme drops to further decongest sinuses. I hope tomorrow the pain in my rt ear will have disappeared. Also, no more nausea and I think pndrip has stopped but still have a heavy head and a lot of sensations an back of head, as sinuses still congested."

06/28/2011: Nettle from London, England replies: "Hi Maria. Thanks for the cayenne information. It has definately been the winning formula (including acv)regarding the painful ears and awful sore throat which have now gone! Never had such pain in my life as that of earache. I am now sipping the garlic tea as want my sinuses to clear of infection and ears to 'pop' and stop the pulsating / beating sensation in both ears."

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01/11/2011: Kelly from Phoenix, Arizona writes: "Help! My daughter has been back and forth to the ENT Dr. As she has fluid behind her ear. Antibiotics don't help (obviously) and their reccommendation is to put tubes in her ear. Is there anything else that can be done to remove this fluid? Thanks."

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01/11/2011: Tom from Regina, Sk replies: "Kelly:

A myringotomy should be only a dire last resort, IMO. Is she in danger of any immediate hearing loss, according to the ENT? A detailed document I have is not much help, as all it says is that the doc will try antibiotics!

Several things to try immediately if there's no rush:

Find a very good well known proteolytic/fibrinolytic enzyme formula, like WOBENZYM (any letter after is OK, might be 'N').Advantage here is it's available in small size bottles, since it's expensive and you don't want or need the largest bottle if trying it out. Available almost everywhere, but locally at a store would be best since every day saved is important.

www.bing.com/images/search?q=wobenzym

Here is an excerpt from something found online for tinnitus, but that is the exact anatomical place for this problem. Dosage given is likely for ADULT, so if she's a young girl even preschool then :

Many patients with tinnitus are found to have out of control inflammatory processes.
This includes purulent ear drainages, infections, and chronic fluid drainage from the ear.
The potent enzyme preparation Wobenzyme N formulation (trypsin, chymotrypsin,
bromelain, papain, pancreatin and the bioflavinoid rutin) has produced good results in
tinnitus. This works quite well in safely reversing the inflammatory component in tinnitus
resulting in disappearance of tinnitus. Increase in the severity of tinnitus when taking
therapy can be a valuable clue the therapy will ultimately prove beneficial. The
temporary increasing severity of the tinnitus proves the therapy is actually influencing the
underlying condition which caused the tinnitus.
Cases of tinnitus reflecting auto-immune damage to the ear also can respond to high
doses of enzymes. The dosage used was 10 Wobenzyme N three times daily. After a few
weeks of therapy the severity of the tinnitus may begin to subside.

IMPORTANT: To be taken on empty stomach only! That's 2 full hours after any meal, or 75 minutes before any meal or drink other than water.

Since Wobenzym is enzymes only, not an antibiotic in the strictest mainstream medical sense and so the silver won't interfere, you could also try at the same time to save time a colloidal silver solution of 10 ppm or better, taken orally a tablespoon a few times per day AND also try a few drops into each ear several times per day. (May have to just get her to lie on side on sofa or bed for 15-30 minutes each ear after drops in.)

The point is, if there is a microbe in there infecting and inflaming things, and the silver kills it off, you want to aid the body there particularly in clearing out the detritus, because that is the worst place in the body for microcirculation. (Where even the tiniest microscopic blood vessels are not allowed, like the eye lens, all exchange of oxygen, waste, and nutrients is by gaseous diffusion.)

Here is a short explanation of just how exactly these enzymes act as a natural antibiotic in the body:

recoverwithnature.com

Most of what makes us sick are either of proteins as their building blocks or are protected by a protein coat hence they therefore subject to control by enzymes. Proteolytic enzymes help dissolve the hard coat around foreign particles, cancer cells and microbes and make them venerable to attacks from the immune system and external anti cancer, antigenic and anti microbial remedies. The white blood cells (macrophages and the neutrophiles) need proteolytic enzymes to engulf, digest and neutralize bacteria and toxins. Similarly all cells in the body contain lysosomes in the cell membranes. These lysosomes contain hydrolytic enzymes which the white blood cells use For digestion during phagocytosis and destruction of toxins.

But you will have to decide if you have the luxury of time to try this!"

01/11/2011: Genevive from Erie, Pa, Usa replies: "Antibiotics didn't work for me either. I'm 41 and have tubes and it helps a lot. Sorry I haven't found a different way. You could try a homeopathic doctor or a natural doctor. Sorry I couldn't help more."
01/11/2011: Granny Laura from Waco, Tx replies: "TUBES IN EARS: It has been my experience that tubes are never needed in ears! What is needed is a GOOD allergist. The allergies are what is causing the problem, not an ear tube deficit.

I saw this with my best friend's grandchild. The first time they were to have ear tubes inserted the child was ill so the surgery had to be postponed. The second time she had a seizure from the anesthetic she was given. Her mother finally listened to me about finding an allergist.

My allergist was booked up so we tried another. They did RAST tests and changed the child's diet completely. In 3 days she was a completely different child. After that she didn't need tubes, she also (age 4) learned how to walk, talk, and was declared to be not retarded after all. She never had another seizure, which she'd had at least once a month since birth. The family was able to move out of "Seizure City", and they all thought I could walk on water. LOL The little girl had been life flighted 2 times and had been to the hospital at least 1-2 times a month since birth to bring her out of a seizure."

01/13/2011: Morphic from Melbourne, Victoria Australia replies: "Hi Kelly, Sorry to read about your daughters condition. I have had the same problem for about 33 years after contracting german measles as a young child. I have had 6 sets of grommets inserted over the early years and up until 3 years ago I would suffer from severe acute ear infections 2-3 times per year that would leave me profoundly deaf during the acute stage. A a result of the chronicity of this condition I now have a 30% hearing loss in both ears, but thankfully I can hear.

3 years ago I decided to try ear candling. I admit that I decided to go the whole way, including using Mullein drops 2-3 days prior to each candling, I bought the Hopi Indian Music CD and ensured that I used the time to relax and meditate while doing the candling, and of cours I bought the candles - in-fact I bought enough to do a treatment every 2 weeks for 3 months and then monthly for another 9 months (total of 32 candles). In the first year, I still got 2 acute infections, but they were far less severe and didnt result in deafness or as much pain. In the second year there were times when I would notice a "bubbling" in my ear and at these times (every couple of months) I would perform a treatment and it would clear within 24 hours. I had no acute infections in the second year or the third year and up until now.

Now I use the candles routinely at the start of spring and winter and intermittently if a sense any 'bubbling' in my ear.

Myringotomy, is often effective but in the majority of cases the problem will return. If your daughter is acutely affected, then you may need to consider the procedure (Dont use the candles while the grommets are in place - usually for 1 year) Then long term management after this. However if your daughter is quite stable and not suffering from problems with learning or development, you may want to consider this option. Consult a naturopath before hand to ensure that a holistic management is put into place to address allergies, immune modulation and inflammation etc.

Best of luck"

01/14/2011: L. from Greenville, Sc replies: "My niece had great success when she blew up a ballon w/ her nose 3 times a day. It was some kind of special balloon that helped stretch the eardrum? She never had to have the tubes and is not having the infections anymore. Good luck."
01/15/2011: Anne from Brisbane, Queensland replies: "Hi Kelly,

I had the same problem with my son when he was a toddler. I did not like the idea of surgery (and had been told that the tubes most likely fall out anyway). The lady at the health shop told me about the most miraculous remedy that I have been using for about 5 years now, and all ear problems have been fixed almost immediately.

Peel and cut an onion in half around the middle. Put the two halves on Saucers (the widest part down - stalk ends facing up). Then drizzle a teaspoon of honey (I use Manuka honey) over each of them and cover with a bowl and leave overnight. In the morning, the mixture of the honey and onion is quite runny. You can then use this to put into your child's ears with an eye dropper. Fill the ear (child lying on his/her side)and leave it there for 15 minutes if possible. This has fixed every ear infection my son has ever had, without the need for antibiotics or surgery. This can be used for children and adults alike. Good luck and take care."

01/22/2011: Lemarque from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia replies: "HI Anne, I have also heard of and used this remedy with onion and honey and found it very effective. It was suggested to me as a cold remedy, by preparing the onion and honey the same way, but then place the onion/honey beside the bed while you sleep, letting the aroma also actively treat the condition and in the morning, take a T-spoonful of the honey. A very effective treatment for colds, hayfever, sinusitis, URTI's etc. It's great to hear of someone elses success with this wonderful little treatment from grandma."

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08/12/2010: Sara from Sacramento, Ca, Usa writes: "Dear all, I have congestion in my ears since Saturday morning when I woke up. I did not swim or take shower on that day or on the day before, and it is not allergy either. I have been taking Nasal Decongestant, but apparently nothing works out. This condition bothers me a lot. I would appreciate if someone can help me to get out this condition by giving a good advice or prescribe me something. God Bless, Sara"

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04/05/2010: Jim from Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada writes: "fluid in ear tube

I have tried almost every cure on the site, but only had limited relief, when the fluid builds up I have pressure behind the ear drum , I'm unable to concentrate and have tingling on the side of my skull. I think it might be an allergy?"

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04/08/2010: Bee from Anon, Anon replies: "Hi, I thought I'd share since I've had chronic ear problems. Whenever I have problems with fluid in the ear, I take products containing pseudoephedrine- I know it's not a natural cure- but it's the only thing that seems to be able to dry up the fluid that I've used. I make sure to take it until it's completely gone- otherwise I have problems. Allergies can definitely be a trigger it or head colds too. If anyone knows any better remedies I'd be interested too."

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[QUESTION]  05/30/2009: Pennygale from Yelm, Washington writes: "I'm actually writing on behalf of my son, David, age 25, he doesn't know I found this web site, of which I just found out about it just this wk. from a patient, I work in the health field. So I'm taking the initiative to write, then I'll let him know. He was diagnosed with this problem several months ago now, tried antibiotics, nasal sprays,saline washes,even med.'s such as Prilosec, for GERD/Acid Reflux thinking it maybe have caused this issue with his ear, of course all the above hasn't helped any. Bending over to help it clear for a few mintues, allergy med.'s, saw his PCP, an Allergist, ENT put tubes in his ears, his sx.'s worsened so he had them taken out, he is very against surgery for fear of it not working. He is a college student and looking @ his near future come Sept. he will no longer have health Ins. so he is desperate for lack of a better word, this has very much interfered with his well being and he has even become depressed and I feel awful for him. Even the ENT now are @ a lost on what to do to help him. What can you suggest for this young man. I appreciate your time, talents and feed back on this.

Sincerely, Pennygale:)"

EC: Hi Pennygale. Sounds like you are looking for a remedy for ears that are constantly blocked or plugged up- ? Please let us know if it's something else...

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03/26/2009: Maya from Sydney, Australia writes: "Ear Issue/Fluid Question: I have water trapped in my ear, and it's been more than a week - this has never happened to me before. There is some discomfort, but no real pain. The discomfort seems to be localised behind the ear, at the top of the jawline. Any ideas as to how to release the fluid would be most welcome. (I've done the oil,garlic route, but they haven't worked). Thanks, and would sincerely appreciate help."

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03/26/2009: D. from Somewhere in, NJ replies: "H2O2 (3%):

Hi - My son suffers from this every once in a while. What we found to be the best remedy is pouring a couple of drops of H2O2 into one ear, lay on the side with the ear facing up, letting it soak for 5-10 min., then flipping over and doing the other ear. After the second ear is soaked for 5-10 min. flip over and make sure to get the stuff to drain out. We usually does this two times each day and it resolves within 1-2 days.

Good luck"

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RUBBING ALCHOL AND PEROXIDE

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[WORKED TEMPORARILY]  05/01/2008: Chanda from Fayetteville, AR writes: "I have been suffering from a chronic earache for two weeks now, and nothing is working!! The ATB did not help. My doctor did recommend a mixture of alcohol, peroxide and regular tap water and it did alleviate the pain for a day. Mix equal parts(a capfull of each) place in ear for 5 mins and then shower to irrigate. I dont reccomend the ear pick, my doc did this last year and I ended up with a horrible infection due to the injury from it!! I'm now hoping the old faithfull sweet oil works!!!"

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SEA SALT SOLUTION

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SIDE EFFECT

[SIDE EFFECTS]  02/21/2009: Tristan from Palm Coast, Florida writes: "I've had a recurring ear infection (it's left a constant ringing sound), and have tried a number of oils, garlic, clove etc, and nothing has worked. This afternoon I put in some drops of sea salt solution - the right ear was fine, but after rinsing the left one, I couldn't walk straight. I was all off balance like I'd been drinking, and I felt quite nauseous. I'm worried now. Can anyone explain what may have happened? Thanks."

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03/13/2009: Jodi from Grand Rapids, Michigan replies: "It's called vertigo, any time you put something in your ear this will happen. It is fine and won't hurt you, you just have to wait it out and LAY DOWN! You aren't supposed to get up and start walking around, when the room is spinning, you're gonna want to throw up! Hope this helps"

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SINUS WASH

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[YEA]  05/19/2007: Carla from Syracuse, NY writes: "My ears were plugged solid due to a head cold. I happened to watch 'Oprah' that day and saw a Dr using a 'sinus wash' to clear out sinus. He used a 'nose biday (sp?)' with warm salt water. I found in my house a sippy cup with a straw attatched. Stand over the sing. Tip your head sideways and pour the warm mixture in & up that nostril...until it starts coming out the other nostril. I found it helpful to push the back of my tongue up against the back of my throat so it wouldn't come down my throat. When the mixture starts coming out of the opposite nostil, stop. Do the other side. The blow the hell out of your nose. IT WORKS! OMG I was so happy to HEAR again after a week!!"

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[YEA]  03/13/2009: Nate from Kansas City , Mo. replies: "Short and simple it works Thank You! Just don't blow to hard it can make your ears hurt, but worked first time I tried it, not 100% yet but few more times will do the trick thanks again."
[WARNING!]  02/21/2010: Paul from Bloomington, In replies: "I'm all for Neti pots for sinus irrigation however be very careful not to blow too hard as this is what caused my latest earache. In fact always keep this in mind when having any sinus congestion. The pressure of holding your nose and blowing pushes up the mucus into the ear canal. Remember blow gently, don't honk your brains out."

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SODIUM CHLORITE

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[YEA]  02/22/2010: Paul from Bloomington, In writes: "Sodium Chlorite for Earaches

I had an earache the day before yesterday and looked on Earth Clinic to see what I could do. I tried peroxide on a cue tip which seemed in the immediate to increase my pain. Then I tried a warmed moist towel which helped ease the pain down a bit.

I realized I was going to have to kill off this infection else resort to antibiotics which I wanted to avoid for various reasons. Then I remembered I had some Sodium Chlorite solution in which people use to combat virus' yeast, fungi, and bacteria. As suggested I had a while ago started with one drop in a glass of water and had built up to three drops. I started to increase my dosage more aggressively adding one drop for each glass I finished. I did this twice a day but I noticed by the next morning after increasing my dose my earache was gone. My sinus' were still stopped up but to this point my earache has not come back even though there is still mucus in the ear canal.

It is important to remember not to take the sodium chlorite alone but to squeeze in a fair amount of lemon or lime juice in with a full glass of water. I've been using a half a small lime for every glass and drink this twice a day. I'm up to seven drops and it is recommended you work your way up to 15 drops. I will continue this method until my sinus' clear and report back any changes."

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02/25/2010: Paul from Bloomington, In replies: "This is an update to the previous post. As stated before the Sodium Chlorite got rid of my ear infection but not my sinus infection. After working up to over 10 drops per glass twice a day my sinus infection went away. It took some days to do this as you cannot go from zero drops to double digits overnight. If you did it might not be safe and in the least you'd experience loss bowels. Anyway for me, for this condition, Sodium Cholite is a definite yea."

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STEAMING

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[YEA]  12/22/2009: Kim from Dallas, Tx, United States writes: "I am not big on putting liquids in my ears (I've tried H2O2 with mixed results). However, I've found a simple way to unclog achey, stuffy ears...I STEAM THEM. Find a mug or cup that can withstand hot water and make sure that the mouth of the cup/mug fits around your ear without letting much air escape. Next, fold a small piece of paper towel until it can fit at the bottom of the cup/mug. Then pour steaming hot water into the cup/mug (just enough to cover and saturate the paper towel). Quickly pour the excess water out of the cup/mug and tilt your head to the side and place your ear in the cup. IF THE STEAM IS TOO HOT LIFT YOUR HEAD FROM THE CUP/MUG UNTIL IT FEELS COMFORTABLE, then lower your head back to the cup/mug. Stay that way for about a minute. You will instantly feel "popping" as the steam breaks up the gunk in your ear. Repeat with other ear by adding more hot water into the cup and pouring off excess. Repeat process throughout the day. After awhile you will be able to either irrigate our gentle scoop out yucky, waxy gunk that was causing the problem in the first place. I like to put a few drops of EUCALYPTUS oil in the cup, but experiment with Oregano oil, garlic, ACV, Tea tree oil to see what works best!

God Bless."

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THE BLOW DRYER CURE

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[NAY]  02/28/2008: Dustin Carlson from Fargo, North Dakota writes: "Sorry but the blow dryer does not work...it makes in completly worst than it normaly was so dont put false things on here that arnt gonna work"

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[NAY]  03/07/2007: Carol from Benicia, United States writes: "ok first of all i asked the doctors if u are allowed to use the blow dryer for a ear ache and the doctor said no because it gets worse. but before i asked them i did use the blow dryer and now it's worse."

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[YEA]  04/21/2006: Sam from Lancaster, Ohio writes: "I use a blow dryer whenever I have an ear ache, and it instantly helps. You don't have to buy anything for this remedy unless you do not have a blow dryer."

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URINE

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[YEA]  02/26/2010: Holly from Greenville, Sc writes: "Urine for Earaches

I saw this page, and wondered why I didn't see this rememdy. Yes, most people I mention it to look at me like I'm crazy, and I understand that. And all I can say is that I've done this three or four times and it worked like a charm. The last time I had an ear ache, I peed in a cup and poured some in my ear, just as you would do with hydrogen peroxide. I laid on my side and let it sit for a few minutes. Within minutes, my ear ache was gone, and never returned. Like I said, I've only done this maybe four times over many years, but I would definetely do it again. I would think, of course, that if you are what you eat, and you eat terribly, then your urine may be toxic! Besides that, I may be a little crazy to do what I did, but I heard it from somewhere, and now you're hearing it from me. It was like presto fix-o!"

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[YEA]  06/20/2008: Teresa from Nacogdoches, USA writes: "Although it may sound gross to some, here is a remedy that's been used by my family for generations.It has worked on me, my siblings and my children. It is now known that your own urine has natural antibiotic properties unique to the individual who contributes the sample. However, your child must be old enough to urinate into a cup (with your help of course). Catch the urine in mid stream in a cup. Take 1 teaspoon and pour into the ear canal followed by a cotton ball then lay the child down for a nap. You will never spend another dime on antibiotics for ear infections if this remedy is used."

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VICKS VAPORUB

01/18/2011: Wydo from Ventura, Ca, United States writes: "This is an earache remedy that I came up with when I was 9 years old. I used to get earaches when I was 8 years old all the time and the pain kept me from sleeping. Just put a little of vicks vapo rub on a piece of cotton and put it in the ear. The first time I used it was night when I was trying to sleep. I was able to go to sleep in a few minutes and I woke up without the ear ache. After a time of using it the ear aches went away. I have had family members use it and it worked for them. Then I got married and when my wife got her first earache I had her use it and it went away. This is a hundred year old recipe and you can get it in most supermarkets and drug stores in the USA. I saw the use of it as a toe nail fungus remedy on a UK site so I know they have it there as well.

I have gotten so much from Earth Clinic and I am glad to share this with everyone here for a change. Like I said I was 9 years old when I first used it so that means that anyone can use it. My wife mentioned to her doctor that she used it and the doctor said not to, that it would irritate but I always found it to be soothing. The trick is just use a small amount."

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VINEGAR

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[YEA]  12/30/2011: Obeybunny from Santa Ana, Ca, United States Of America writes: "What do you do about Ear aches, ear infections?

This is what I always do when I have an ear infection and it works every time, no matter how mild or severe the infection is.

Step 1: Take some vinegar. Dilute it to 50% vinegar and 50% warm water (just a few degrees above your normal body temperature).

Step 2:Tilt your head and poor in the vinegar water until your ear canal is full. Keep the vinegar water in there for 5 seconds and then dump it out.

Step 3: repeat step 2 at least twice.

Step 4: clean out your ears with a Q-tip (which are ear-cleaning cotton swabs on sticks)

Do these steps every day until your ear infection hasn't returned for 2 days. You can "vinegar up" your ears as often or as little as you like. If you're home all day, go ahead and wash out your ears with vinegar water on an hourly basis- you'll recover to full health in your ears faster this way.

And I do mean it cures "severe ear infections. " You may be doubled over in pain, deaf in both ears, and have been suffering with the infection for more than a month (as my mom was before she discovered this cure)- but if you follow the above instructions, you'll return to normal within a week."

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[YEA]  06/05/2009: Mom2_3 from Balitmore, Maryland writes: "my family friends son had an ear infection for nearly a year. They did everything imaginable to cure it and nothing worked. He had oozing green nasty stuff coming from his ear constantly. After many different painful and risky treatments, including thinking of taking out parts of his ear (10 hour surgery), they were referred to their last resort at John's Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore City. The doctor was stumped and gave them one last idea...he said this may or may not work but let's give it a try....use vinegar to irrigate the ear twice a day. After 2 months of that and then 1 month of once a day it was gone and has NEVER returned! VINEGAR!"

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WARMED OIL

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[YEA]  12/09/2008: Kathy from Weatherford, Texas writes: "You might have to try several things. I tried hot oil treatment with THYME and it helped. Also I used alcohol drops. hydrogen peroxide hurts and it bubbles, and this is much better."

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[YEA]  02/08/2008: Beth from Conway, AR writes: "I have always used sweet oil for all my ear trouble and my mom used it when I was little girl. I am now 26 and use it to this day I will not buy any OTC stuff it is a waste of money. they say you should heat it up but as long as it is at room temp. and at ___ it is $3.84 I cant go to the doctor"

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[YEA]  11/25/2007: Kia from Columbia, South Carolina writes: "Sweet Oil: I'm 26 years old and I lived with my grandmother a majority of my life. For as long as I can remember, anytime I would get ear aches, she would put sweet oil in my ear. Sweet oil can be found at any grocery store. All you have to do is get the sweet oil, pour the sweet oil in a tablespoon, and heat it up. I usually put a lighter under the spoon to get it warm, (not too hot). Next, get a cotton ball and soak up the sweet oil. Put the cotton ball(s) in your ear(s), and the next day you will be cured. This remedy has never failed me or anyone else in my family. Its guaranteed to work."

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09/09/2008: Kathy from Mountain City, TN replies: "I want to try this Sweet Oil remedy. What is Sweet Oil? Where can it be found at the grocery or at Walmart?"

EC: Sweet Oil is another name for Olive Oil.

[NAY]  08/20/2009: Sara from Columbus, Oh replies: "Every summer I always get the same old swimmers ear. Right now It's the one of the more bad ones and I'm just plain fed up with it. I've tried everything. Sweet Oil doesn't work. It just makes you sleepy."
08/21/2009: Joyce from Joelton, Tn. replies: "For those who might be wondering what "Sweet Oil" for an earache might be, my bottle of it states Olive Oil, N.F, and says pure natural oil. I seriously doubt that it is extra virgin which we use in cooking, but don't see why the EV olive oil wouldn't work as well or better. So why go buy a bottle of sweet oil, if you already have olive oil in the kitchen?"

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[YEA]  02/09/2007: Tori from Flushing, MI writes: "I have been suffering from an ear infection for almost 2 months now. Just when I think it clears up it was right back the next day. I have tried everything. From warm damp towels to HP. A friend told me about Sweet Oil. Warm it to the touch and put a couple of drops into the infected ear. I left it in for about 2-3 minutes. I repeated this about 3 times.The pain was gone almost instantly. Now this is not a cure but it did relieve me of pain and discomfort until I could get antibiotics. Also HP helped but only for a short time. It was only a temporary fix until the proper antibiotics were taken. Sweet oil can be found at special health food stores and more than likely at your grocery store. Also, this has nothing to do with ear infections but does anyone have health cures for migraines?"

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04/17/2009: Mary from Regina, Saskatchewan replies: "About the migraines... I bought my daughter a very good air purifier with multiple filtration system and it cut her migraines back to next to none from almost constant."

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