Pain in the ear can quickly lead to serious restrictions and lower quality of life.
Those affected not only suffer from pain, but are often plagued by a general feeling
of illness, hearing problems and fever.
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There is often inflammation or injury to the eardrum behind this pain.
These manifest themselves in a variety of ways.
For example, persistent or spontaneous pain in the outer, middle or inner ear often with
dizziness or uncomfortable pressure.
An earache can be a serious problem and should not be ignored.
But until you can visit a doctor, there are home remedies for relief.
And in today’s video, we will tell you what they are.
From garlic oil, ginger, salt, cloves to essential oils and more, watch till the end to learn
about all of them.
Probiotics: Probiotics often are included on lists of alternative medicine for ear infections.
Having an ear infection means you want to do all you can to boost your immune system.
One of the best ways to do this is with the help of probiotics, which are available as
a supplement.
You can also get it through your diet by eating foods like kimchi, kombucha, coconut kefir
and other probiotic-rich, fermented foods.
Probiotics can also prevent ear infections from occurring in the first place.
According to a study, certain strains of these ‘good’ bacteria, which occur naturally
in the body, may help prevent ear infections in infants and children.
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Inhaling Steam: This is the simplest natural method to get rid of any infection.
Apart from curing it, you can also prevent the infection from spreading.
If there’s any fluid trapped inside the ear, steam can clean it instantly.
You can either take a hot shower or inhale the steam from a bowl of hot water.
Make sure you cover your head with a towel while inhaling the steam.
Garlic Oil: If you wish to attack an ear infection with a full-on natural antibiotic, garlic
oil is a powerful remedy.
You can purchase a ready-made garlic oil that is specifically for this purpose.
These are often mixed with other herbs, such as mullein or goldenseal.
Ear infections, especially in children, tend to come on suddenly.
There may not be time to order pre-made garlic oil before the infection gets worse.
In that case, it is helpful to know how to make your own — it’s very simple!
Take 1 clove organic garlic, minced and 1 to 2 tablespoons of organic extra virgin olive
oil.
Combine the garlic with olive oil in a small dish.
Allow the garlic to “steep” in the olive oil and release its healing properties for
2 to 4 hours.
This retains all the benefits of raw garlic, plus olive oil is soothing to any inflammation
in the ears.
Strain the oil, then place 2 or 3 drops in the infected ear.
You can do this up to 4 times per day.
Use more olive oil — 2 tablespoons — for very small children so that it is not quite
as concentrated.
Rice Compress: Turns out, rice isn't just for cooking.
Ear pain may be caused by fluid buildup behind the eardrum.
You can use uncooked rice to draw out this fluid, similar to how placing a few pieces
in a saltshaker absorbs excess moisture and prevents it from caking.
Pour 1 cup of uncooked rice into a long sock and tie it off.
Microwave it for one minute, until warm but not hot.
Press the sock against the affected ear for 10 minutes, twice a day.
The warmth is comforting and brings circulation to the area, while the rice will help pull
out liquid.
Acupressure: This is a method of applying pressure to certain areas of the body in order
to relieve discomfort.
It works by changing the pain signals your nerves transmit to the brain.
You can use acupressure points on your own face to facilitate the drainage of fluid from
the ears.
But if you are experiencing recurrent ear infections, it's worth seeing someone who
can administer professional acupressure to open your passageways.
Massage down the length of your throat.
Gently pinch your earlobes and draw down.
On either side of your nose, just below the eye socket, there is a tender valley called
the infraorbital foramen.
Massage here in small, clockwise circles for 30 to 60 seconds; then counterclockwise for
30 to 60 seconds.
Right below the inner corner of your eyebrows, above your eye sockets, is a small dip in
your brow bone.
Gently rub clockwise and counterclockwise for half a minute to a minute in each direction.
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Salt: Because of its antimicrobial properties, salt is considered an effective natural cure
for earaches.
Put warm salt into a sock or other type of cloth and hold it toward your ear and jaw.
Or dip a cotton swab in the heated salt and place it inside your aching ear for about
10 minutes.
This will help draw out the liquid and help reduce the swelling.
Neck exercises: Another great home remedy for an ear infection is doing neck exercises.
Because some ear infections are aggravated by pressure in the ear canal, and given the
connection between neck, jaw, and ear muscles, you’re almost sure to notice an improvement
from the infection with some light workouts.
Sit up straight while ensuring both feet remain flat.
Rotate your neck and head one way until parallel with your shoulder.
Rotate the other way, until parallel with your other shoulder.
Raise shoulders high, as if trying to cover your ears.
Move slowly, hold gently, stretching to the count of five, then relax.
Repeat at regular intervals throughout the day for optimal effectiveness.
Just remember not to strain too hard while rotating your neck.
If you feel like you’re overdoing it, take a break.
Mullein Oil: Common mullein is used for treating respiratory ailments and many other illnesses.
As an earache treatment, infuse the flowers and buds in olive oil, and then apply them
to the ear.
To infuse the flowers in oil, gather enough blooms to partially fill a small jar.
Cover with olive oil and let sit for a week or two.
Strain and place in a tinted bottle.
You can put the flowers in a shallow bowl or on a plate for an hour or so before putting
them in a jar with oil to give any buggies hiding in them a chance to escape.
You can also add a clove of chopped garlic to your oil for extra germ fighting.
If you don't have fresh mullein blossoms available, you can buy mullein oil already made.
Essential Oils: You should never put essential oils inside the ear canal.
However, you can use essential oils to reduce the pain of an ear infection.
For all ages, lavender oil can be applied to the back side of the ear, behind the lobe,
from the soft spot all the way up the bone that runs behind the ear.
Massaging the side of the neck and in front of the ear toward the cheek with soothing
essential oils can also be helpful.
Oils that work best for this purpose include rosemary, tea tree, and of course, lavender.
Please consult an aromatherapist or essential oil guide book to help you determine which
oils are safe for babies, children, and pregnant or nursing mothers.
Oregano oil is also a powerful, natural antibiotic that works on stubborn infections.
Because of the burning nature of this oil, you can take it internally — and as a last
resort.
Take 1 or 2 drops of oregano essential oil and place it in a gel capsule with a small
amount of fractionated coconut oil and take it up to twice daily.
One of the best essential oils out there is sage which has a wide range of health benefits
for your body.
Learn more by watching “13 Amazing Sage Oil Health Benefits That Can Change Your Life”
Now, back to Effective Home Remedies To Treat Earache Naturally
Ginger: This kitchen ingredient is a popular, natural remedy for ear pain.
Ginger is an excellent painkiller and has strong anti-inflammatory properties.
Apply fresh ginger juice on the outer ear canal to get relief from pain and reduce inflammation.
Do not put it directly inside the ear.
You can also mix 1 teaspoon of fresh grated ginger and 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Leave it to infuse for 5 to 10 minutes, strain and put a few drops of the oil in the aching
ear.
Repeat these remedies 1 or 2 times a day.
Apple Cider Vinegar: Apple cider vinegar is made from fermented apple juice.
Because of its antibacterial properties, it is very helpful in treating ear infections.
Mix equal parts warm water and apple cider vinegar or equal parts rubbing alcohol and
apple cider vinegar.
Using a dropper, add a few drops into the affected ear, with the head tilted to keep
the mixture in the ear.
Let the mixture sit in the ear for five minutes before allowing it to drain out.
Cloves: Cloves are one of the best ear pain remedies.
They have pain relieving and anti-inflammatory properties which help in soothing and treating
an ear infection.
To prepare clove oil, saute a clove in a teaspoon of sesame oil.
Bring it to a boil and let it cool down.
Filter the oil and put one to two drops of the warm oil in the affected ear.
Do this three to four times daily for three days for relief.
Apart from treating earaches, natural remedies can be used effectively against under eye
bags and acne as well.
Learn more about such natural remedies by watching:
17 Easy Home Remedies To Get Rid Of Under Eye Bags
Or
13 Home Remedies To Get Rid Of Acne Naturally
Have you ever suffered from an earache?
Did you use natural remedies to deal with it?
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