Physicians will typically prescribe antibiotics for ear infections. Child who have received two or three courses of antibiotics are more likely to become infected with resistant bacteria. A broad spectrum antibiotic will kill the pathogen, but also the bacteria that is our immune system keeping us well. The likelihood of a recurring ear infection is very common, and often becomes worse the next time. This will often lead to the need for ear tubes, which bypass’s the body’s natural defence system called the ear drum. Repeated use of ear tubes, as the child outgrows them, can result in permanent scarring of the eardrum and often hearing problems.
Taking herbs can heal the infection and help build the immune system which is needed for healing and health. Herbs must be taken for miniumum 3 months and determine what is causing the chronic infections.
CBG- Orally and drops in the ear as an antibiotic. Good for earaches and other respiratory infections.
Lobelia– Thins the mucus and opens up the passage ways. Relaxes the nerves and relives pain. Drops in their, internally and rubbed externally behind the ear with downward strokes towards the tonsils- helps lymphatic drainage.
Can administer separate or mix for easier application with children. Lobelia and CBG 1:5 or 1:6. Take internally:
Under 20 pounds: use approx. 1/3 adult dose listed on bottle.
20 – 80 pounds weight: use 1/2 dosage listed on bottle
Over 80 lbs: use adult dosage
If infection is active, administer both via mouth and ear, 3-4 times a day. In the ears, just 2 drops of the predetermined dose. Lobelia is also good to apply externally 1-2 drops along the bone behind the ear rub downward toward the throat lymphatic glands.
Once infection “seems” better, continue 2x/day for at least 1 month, then 1x/day for another 2 months. Even though child feels better do not stop till infection is completely gone.
Probiotics-Must repopulate the good bacteria which is the immune system. Anytime an antibiotic has been taken the good bacteria has been destroyed and leaves the body susceptible to invaders and disease. Probiotic 11 on empty stomach 2-3 x day for couple months. For a child open capsule using only ½. Add to a sugar fee apple sauce. ½ capsule daily for maintenance. Probiotics on empty stomach works best. Prebiotic fibres.
Diet-Most common offenders of mucus-type infections are dairy, sugar and wheat. Eating a diet that is hard on the digestive tract lowers the body’s immune system, producing inflammation, and increasing mucus production. Taking herbs and healing from the infection is most important but what is causing low immunity? Start with diet then chemicals in foods, and daily products like shampoos…
Digestive Enzymes-Some ear infections are from low digestive enzymes. Protein follows water. If water in the ear canal an increase in undigested proteins can accumulate producing inflammation and pain. Sometimes taking digestive enzymes on an empty syoach can pull the water out of the canal relieving ear pain. Take garden essence in apple sauce for a couple weeks. Digestive enzymes on empty stomach works best.
Essential Shield- Pure authentic essential oils are healing and used as medicine. Essential Shield is used for respiratory infections, colds, and to help decrease mucus production. Can diffuse in the air or add to a carrier oil and applied to chest or outer part of the ear.
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