Some children get ear infections systematically after every cold or sore throat.
Adults aren't immune either.
The operation is not always possible and these inflammations are very painful.
No question of constantly taking antibiotics!
There are natural little tricks to treat them and avoid them as much as possible.
Otitis is an inflammation of the ear, most often due to a bacterial infection.
It often follows a persistent cold or poorly treated nasopharyngitis. It can be frequent.
Or it can appear very easily if the immune system is weakened.
Children suffer the most from ear infections. Antibiotic treatments are often prescribed to relieve them as quickly as possible.
But taking antibiotics too often is not advisable.
This little thing was discovered by our grandmothers' grandmothers.
They had understood that the onion had natural anti-bacterial effects.
Here's how to relieve inflammation:
1. Cut the equivalent of 2 teaspoons of small pieces of onions.
2. Sweat them in a frying pan, without fat, until the vapors sting your eyes.
3. Place them in a very thin fabric, such as a handkerchief for example. Let them cool.
4. Apply this poultice for a few minutes on the inflamed ear.
The antimicrobial vapor from the onion will gently seep into the ear. And she will do her job. You can repeat this gesture 3 times a day.
Do you know propolis? It is a vegetable resin that bees collect.
They use it as an anti-infective mortar to sanitize their hive. We have been harvesting it for a long time for its therapeutic properties.
This resin has antiseptic, anti-bacterial and healing properties. It fights against microbes in a spectacular way.
It contains many vitamins, zinc and magnesium...
In total no less than 300 active ingredients acting to strengthen our immune system.
You will find propolis in several forms...
In spray, syrup, drops, granules, capsules or pastilles, according to your preferences and the age of your children.
It can be consumed without danger throughout the day.
It can be purchased in pharmacies, parapharmacies and also on Internet. Depending on the formula chosen, a treatment of a few days will cost you between 4 and 7 €.
You can find some here.
For older children, it is possible to supplement these remedies with gargles.
They are made with the juice of a lemon and thyme, fir or mountain honey, to be made twice a day.
It is possible to add to this gargle, or replace it, with grapefruit seed extract diluted in lukewarm water.
Grapefruit seed extract is indeed antibacterial.
For those who love herbal teas...
The plants that will best relieve ear infections are savory, linden (which, in addition, lowers fever), fennel, chamomile or even rosemary.
All these infusions can be found very easily in organic stores, on the Internet and even in supermarkets. You can find some here.
It is necessary to act as soon as the symptoms of flu or heavy colds, nasopharyngitis appear which, for you, will always give an otitis afterwards.
Dietary precautions can be taken to avoid it.
- Stop cow's milk. Indeed, these dairy products tire the liver and contain little iron. However, iron is very important to fight against bacterial attacks. It helps to strengthen the immune system.
In addition, dairy products tend to thicken mucous membrane secretions. They prevent their proper evacuation.
Replace cow's milk products with soy milk products and plenty of water.
- Take vitamins, iron and natural antibiotics. You will find all this in seasonal fruits and vegetables, meat, almonds, lentils or even garlic.
Have you tried these grandmother's remedies to relieve and avoid ear infections? Let us know in the comments if it worked for you. We can't wait to read you!
