Ear infections

Here is Hudson Eller.  He is one of my sweet babies.   As he was with his grandma on a fun overnighter a few nights ago, she called and said he was feeling really rough and his ears were killing him.  Infant, child or adult:  ear infections can be very painful.

I told her to bring him in so I could take a look.  He had a double ear infection and it was bad.  One ear drum was even bleeding with the pressure.

The ear canal is connected to the sinuses by a thin open vessel called the Eustachian Tube.

When fluid accumulates, often times as a back up from the sinus congestion and mucous, pressure is put on the ear drum.  The ear drum bulges with the internal pressure and can be seen with an otoscope upon exam.  It is often painful.  If the fluid does not drain, it quickly becomes infectious and you have what is known as an “ear infection”.

Western Medicine targets the infection with antibiotics.  This is not so helpful with viral ear infections which commonly occur.    Antibiotics have been clinically shown to reduce the body’s ability to fight off further infections.  Parents find that they are stuck in a recurring cycle of  ear infection, antibiotic, repeat.

With the risk of hearing loss and permanent damage from constant ear pressure, many people opt to surgically insert a small tube in the ear drum as a means for this liquid to escape

Does Eastern medicine and homeopathy provide any other solutions?  – You Betcha!

First we must ask why the fluid is not draining in the way that God designed it to drain (down the Eustachian tube and into the nasopharynx).   We have found several reasons:

1) The mucous is just too thick to drain.  The number one culprit for creating thicker mucous is DAIRY.  Weather you have a food sensitivity to dairy or not- all dairy creates more mucous in the body.  Dairy products include milk, cheese, ice cream and yes, even yogurt.  If your patient is snotty, than skip the dairy.  Try some great alternatives like almond milk or coconut milk products.

2)  There is tension and restriction in the upper cervical spine.   Kids absolutely get issues in their upper necks.  While they wont get pain from it until their 30’s, it is common to find restrictions that affect drainage even in infants.

3)  The Eustachian can be partially blocked.  There are manual manipulations to release tension and blocks in the actual Eustachian tube.   Be careful-  you may get bit if you do this!  (Hudson would never have let me do this…. so next I will give you the scoop on what I did.)

4)  Smart supplementing.  To be a Dr. Mom, you have to be prepared with some natural products.  Here is what I used on Hudson.

Traumeel- homeopathic natural pain reliever and anti-inflammatory.  This is a must in every natural household and so very effective for pain.  Despite the severity of Hudson’s ear infection.  He did not complain of pain once he started on Traumeel.

BioTox Vi- a homeopathic antiviral.  Awesome product and a must to have on hand.  You definitely need a way to treat viruses.  Dare I say,  homeopathic antivirals are like a natural and side effect free flu vaccine!

Yes, I worked on my son as well.  In only 2 days there was no sign of infection and all swelling had subsided on the ear drum.  You just don’t get these kind of results with medicine.

Yes, this stuff really works!  You have options.  If you do not currently have a partner in your family’s health please call our office @ 314-219-1888.