http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/earache4.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/earache4.rss Earache Remedies and Ear Infection Remedies from the Earth Clinic Library of Natural Cures. Sun, 12 Feb 12 23:26:08 -0600 en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/earache.html&name=VINEGAR_70245 /CURES/earache4.rss1 Fri, 30 Dec 11 21:07:05 -0600 [YEA] 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. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/earache.html&name=AWV_63679 /CURES/earache4.rss2 Wed, 21 Sep 11 14:10:00 -0500 [YEA] Carbon Scorn from Boston, Ma writes: "In my early Twenties my scuba instructor, ex-US Navy, told me how to rid myself of my very regular and annoying ear infections. Mix 50/50 white vinegar and rubbing alcohol in a dropper. Tip yoru head to the side and put 3 drops in each when ever you complete a dive (or whenever you feel your ears starting to itch or hurt). Wiggle the outer ear and the base of the ear to be sure it settles deep, add a few more drops if you need to, wait one minute then tip your head and let it drain out into a tissue. Then do the other ear. Well, I've done this so many times I can not count. It works every time, and I've also done this with my kids whenever I saw them starting to scratch their ears when they were toddlers. They have never once needed to be seen by a doctor for an ear infection. My description of the science at work here? Ear wax is acidic by nature, that's how it protects the area from bacteria. And ear "wax" is hydrophobic (it doesn't like water), so its coating keeps the ear canal free of bacterial breeding dampness. The white vinegar is simply helping to restore a high level of acidity while the alcohol dries up any water. P.S. prior to learning this trick I used to use Hydrogen Peroxide with mixed results. After learning more with age I realized that the Hydrogen Peroxide, after oxidation, leaves behind water, aka a damp environment for any residual bacteria to flourish. Using this 50/50 of vinegar & alcohol mix post a hydrogen peroxide flush yielded desirable results every single time. Soon I totally left out the hydrogen peroxide step. Oh, and never cover your ear after flushing as that again inhibits the dry environment required to put an end to the bacteria. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/earache.html&name=RN_62264 /CURES/earache4.rss3 Tue, 30 Aug 11 16:32:44 -0500 Klraine from Memphis, Tn writes: "My daughter has ear tubes right now and we are in the process of getting them surgically removed and closed up. She has had an ear infection in either ear for over 3 months now. I have not been treating them with antibiotics as of now because they are draining and causing her no discomfort. Is there anything I can use to treat these given she has the ear tubes? I have read about a few remedies but didn't know if they were applicable because of having the tubes in the ears. Thank you for helping! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/earache.html&name=RN_58895 /CURES/earache4.rss4 Mon, 04 Jul 11 11:42:17 -0500 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? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/earache.html&name=RN_58711 /CURES/earache4.rss5 Thu, 30 Jun 11 10:34:33 -0500 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. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/earache.html&name=RN_58455 /CURES/earache4.rss6 Sat, 25 Jun 11 21:38:46 -0500 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? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/earache.html&name=COCONUTOIL_58464 /CURES/earache4.rss7 Sat, 25 Jun 11 22:49:30 -0500 Stuart from Puerto Princesa, Palawan Philippines writes: "Hi I live in Philippines, and love to go swimming only unfortunately I am prone to ear infections, which seem to happen nearly every time I go swimming, these infections are difficult to heal, I used to have to use anti-biotic ear drops, plus internal anti-biotics to clear them up and it would take 7 to 10 days. One day after reading about the anti-bacterial properties of virgin coconut oil I decided to put vco drops in my ear several times a day, it cleared in 3 days, so now before I go swimming a few drops of vco will stop me getting an ear infection. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/earache.html&name=HYDROGENPEROXIDE_57482 /CURES/earache4.rss8 Wed, 08 Jun 11 11:34:53 -0500 [YEA] Jas from Toronto, Ontario, Canada writes: "It worked! I was a bit skeptical about putting it in my ear but it hurt so much... So I got 3% Peroxide and a cotton ball... Soaked the cotton ball, tilteld my head to side then put inside my ear and squeezed so the liquid can go inside my ear... Kept my head tilted to side for a few minutes, couldnt hear anything but as soon as I straightened my head out the peroxide dripped out and I could hear again, and pain was almost gone!!! I did that a about three times in an hour... Went to bed and my earache is pretty much gone this morning!! Still a bit sensitive but nowhwre near the pain last night! Thanks EC once again... Awesome site " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/earache.html&name=GHPA_57224 /CURES/earache4.rss9 Fri, 03 Jun 11 11:22:29 -0500 [YEA] Holly from O'fallon, Mo writes: "This works! I have five kids and have dealt with numerous earaches. Chop one tooth of the garlic clove and place on a cotton ball or pad. Wrap cotton around garlic and set in a bowl. Pour peroxide or rubbing alcohol over cotton ball and let sit for a minute or two. Drop 3 or 4 drops into ear and let sit for 2 minutes. Place a dry cotton ball in ear and tilt head or lay down (on the earache side) and let drain. If using peroxide wait until bubbling stops (a few minutes). Peroxide will clean out any wax or build up in the ear. Alcohol seems to evaporate quickly and aids in draining. (But chose one ore the other, not both at the same time! ) My mom always used a washcloth filled with warm salt as pain relief for earaches. Warm 1/4 cup table salt in pan on low heat until salt is warm to the touch. Pour into center of washcloth. Bring sides of washcloth up and wrap a rubber band just above pile of salt. Place on ear until it cools(it usually lasts about 15/20 min). This heat brings great relief and is safer/easier than a heating pad (great for middle of the night! ) Be careful not to get salt too hot, it can burn the thin skin around your ear. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/earache.html&name=DEVICES_54070 /CURES/earache4.rss10 Sun, 27 Mar 11 22:08:43 -0500 [YEA] Jamie from Plymouth, Michigan writes: "I have used a device called the Ear Ease for over 20 years to relieve earaches. It's a special hot water bottle that you fill up with hot water and hold to your ear. We have 5 kids and they all used it and my wife and I also use one when we fly. It opens up the eustachian tube and allows the pressure to go away. Awesome product! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/earache.html&name=OLIVEOIL_53568 /CURES/earache4.rss11 Tue, 15 Mar 11 18:27:34 -0500 [YEA] 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! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/earache.html&name=BLOWN_52397 /CURES/earache4.rss12 Sun, 13 Feb 11 22:30:06 -0600 [YEA] Siamesecat from Fort Dodge, Iowa writes: "It always bothered me that this remedy worked when I was a child, crying at night... Just in horrible pain with an ear ache. After several hours, my mother told me that cigarette smoke would alleviate the pain. I first said no, but after another hour of severe pain, I said yes to her method of treatment. She blew cigarette smoke into my ear and the pain went away! Almost immediately... And never came back! Never has! It seemed gross to me then and now.... Like 50 years later... But, it worked! I just wanted to see if anyone else ever experienced this. Sounds like they have. I am a sociologist now, but I still recall my mother's form of treatment for that intense earache and how miraculously and quickly it worked! So, I guess we can deduct that there is some chemical in cigarette smoke that cures ear aches. And greatly and swiftly... And permanently! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/earache.html&name=VICKS_51279 /CURES/earache4.rss13 Tue, 18 Jan 11 22:28:58 -0600 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. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/earache.html&name=RN_50950 /CURES/earache4.rss14 Tue, 11 Jan 11 12:04:02 -0600 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. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/earache.html&name=HYDROGENPEROXIDE_46887 /CURES/earache4.rss15 Thu, 30 Sep 10 23:04:31 -0500 [SIDE EFFECTS] Jules from Denver, Colorado writes: "Here's a twist, two plus days ago I dropped hydrogen peroxide in my ear because I thought it needed to be cleaned. There was no popping or fizzing and when I tried to drain it, nothing came out. Now my ear is aching, my glands are swollen, can't hear a thing and my ear feels full of water. I've tried to drain it; jumped around, alchohol, heat, antihistamines, oral acv, gse... Anyone have some advice? I'm in so much pain and can't hear a thing but the inside of my head!! :(" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/earache.html&name=RN_45058 /CURES/earache4.rss16 Thu, 12 Aug 10 23:57:46 -0500 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" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/earache.html&name=JTT_44546 /CURES/earache4.rss17 Wed, 28 Jul 10 12:11:48 -0500 [YEA] 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!!)" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/earache.html&name=ONIONS_41545 /CURES/earache4.rss18 Mon, 26 Apr 10 10:58:25 -0500 [YEA] Dr. Kate from Arnold, Md writes: "First tried this on a thick skinned 240lb man! Slice an onion and microwave 10-15 seconds. Give it the wrist test to be sure it is not too hot (like baby milk). Place a warm moist cloth on top and apply to the ear and canal (area just below ear lobe). Ear pain usually subsides in 10-15 minutes and can be repeated. Follow up with your healh care professional in the morning. Good for any age!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/earache.html&name=GHT_41263 /CURES/earache4.rss19 Sat, 17 Apr 10 14:06:28 -0500 [YEA] Tessa from Vancouver, Bc writes: "For Ear Infections i really recommend a liquid ear oil tincture. Although, this is not an 'in your cupboard' remedy, it is all natural, inexpensive (~$15), and I found *instantly* effective. I experienced a severe double-ear infection about 2 years ago. The pain was so excruciating i couldn't drive, see clearly, and wasn't sure whether i was going to throw up or faint while i was in the health food store seeking advice. Anyways, the Ear Oil recommended to me, took the pain away in an instant. I followed the label and had 4 drops put in each ear, and stuffed some cotton in. The pain did completely subside after the initial dose, however, i did repeat a few more times over the next day or so. Otherwise, the infections were completely gone. The only downside-the garlic smell was a bit overwhelming to me. Im sure there are many variations, so i cant vouch for them all, and understandably names can't be mentioned. If it helps however, this is what mine contains: *Garlic (Alium sativum) *St Johns Wort oil (Hypericum perforatum) *Mullein Oils (Verbascum thapsus) *with essential oil of Tea Tree (Melalleuca alternifolia) (in a base of alcohol, distilled water)" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/earache.html&name=RN_40915 /CURES/earache4.rss20 Thu, 08 Apr 10 08:54:08 -0500 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? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/earache.html&name=OLIVEOIL_40072 /CURES/earache4.rss21 Mon, 15 Mar 10 14:28:25 -0500 [YEA] Msg from Somewhere, Europe writes: "hi, having benefitted from many of your ideas here, for which i am very grateful, i thought i'd share one that is tried and true: having had numerous siblings and numerous children, i can recommend without reservation the olive oil-on-a-piece-of-cotton remedy for earaches. works for all ages, in my experience. by 48 hours the latest, earaches are gone. the olive oil only has to saturate a bit of the cotton (the side that goes into the ear) and the cotton should be stuffed (not deeply!!) into the ear and kept there. we put a biggish piece of cotton so it won't be able to get too deep. it can be changed as often as you want but we always just leave it there till the next shower. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/earache.html&name=URINE_39407 /CURES/earache4.rss22 Fri, 26 Feb 10 17:17:55 -0600 [YEA] 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! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/earache.html&name=SODIUM-CHLORITE_39184 /CURES/earache4.rss23 Mon, 22 Feb 10 10:59:07 -0600 [YEA] 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. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/earache.html&name=HPEA_39027 /CURES/earache4.rss24 Thu, 18 Feb 10 09:29:54 -0600 [YEA] 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." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/earache.html&name=HERBALFORMULAS_36793 /CURES/earache4.rss25 Wed, 30 Dec 09 18:10:49 -0600 [YEA] Amanda from Hot Springs, Ar writes: "my 3 year old daughter has a cold, and yesterday her ear started hurting. i gave her the usual remedy that i always use for my kids' ear infections that has always worked; it is an extract that has black cohosh root, chickweed arial parts, goldenseal root, passion flower arial parts, licorice root, and valerian root. i put a few drops in the ear, and if they are over two, i give 1/4 tsp by mouth. anyway, it didn't stop the pain right away,so i chopped 1/2 onion and put it in a cheesecloth, and held it to her ear for 1/2 an hour; within 10 minutes she stopped crying and went to sleep and slept through the night and never complained about it again and it has now been about 24 hours."