For mothers of young children, there are natural methods for relief of earaches. It has been estimated that as many as 95 percent of all children


Steps

1. To alleviate pain, place a few drops of warm olive oil in the ear. Bottle can be placed in a small glass of warm water for a few minutes to get it warm.
2. Plug the ear loosely with a cotton ball.
3. You can also make a paste using onion powder and apply it to the outside of the ear to relieve pain.
4. Apply a warm compress over the painful ear. Heat can bring quick pain relief.
5. Garlic oil and Mullein flower oil can be used as an alternative to olive oil, either in combination or on their own. They will help to fight disease-causing microbes and reduce inflammation. Place a few drops of oil in the ear twice a day.
6. If the outer ear appears irritated, Lavender oil rubbed in gently can be very soothing. Apply as needed throughout the day.
7. Prepare a steam inhalation by adding several drops of Eucalyptus essential oil or a teaspoon of Vicks to nearly boiling water in a bowl. Place a towel over your head and inhale the steam through the nose 3 times a day until pain subsides. This will help to open the Eustachian tubes, easing pressure and help to drain the fluids from the ear.
8. Supplements such as Vitamin A, C, and Echinacea will help boost the immune system.

Warnings

• Avoid the most common allergenic foods: wheat, dairy products, corn, oranges, peanut butter, and all simple carbohydrates, including sugar, fruits, and fruit juices.
• Do not blow nose if you have an ear infection. Keep the ear canal dry.
• Put cotton in the ear canal when showering or bathing.
• Never insert a cotton swab into the ear as this can puncture the eardrum.
• When using a steam inhalation, put the bowl into the sink to prevent accidentally tipping the bowl over and burning yourself.