{"id":598,"date":"2019-10-05T02:26:25","date_gmt":"2019-10-05T02:26:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/?p=598"},"modified":"2019-10-22T22:24:19","modified_gmt":"2019-10-22T22:24:19","slug":"5-essential-oil-based-remedies-for-ear-infections-earaches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/5-essential-oil-based-remedies-for-ear-infections-earaches\/","title":{"rendered":"Relief! 5 Best Essential Oil Remedies for Ear Infections \/ Earaches"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_835\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-835\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-835 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/ear-infection-ear-ache.jpg\" alt=\"essential oils for ear infection\" width=\"800\" height=\"579\" border=\"0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/ear-infection-ear-ache.jpg 800w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/ear-infection-ear-ache-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/ear-infection-ear-ache-768x556.jpg 768w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/ear-infection-ear-ache-20x14.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-835\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">What Essential Oils are good for Earaches \/ Ear-infections?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Earaches are a drag.<\/p>\n<p>Those sensitive and oh-so-important sound sponges on either side of your head become quite the burden when they&#8217;re not feeling good.<\/p>\n<p>It starts with ear pressure. A slight pain and ache. Not so bad. But soon your ears are collecting fluid and getting clogged.<\/p>\n<p>Next, more pressure. More pain.<\/p>\n<p>Pretty quickly things devolve and all of a sudden.. you have a full-blown ear infection!<br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_search_bar = \"false\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"3443n714l-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_title = \" \";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"d17c462d80b9e79ea1e4fbc8b12df3ac\";\namzn_assoc_asins = \"B0025YOJXS,B0002DIOVW,B00KE5EFH0,B07PDJP97N,B000J1FT4W,B075KNL54J,B01KALUHS8,B018J6KIBW,B006YW310O,B06Y2K1TJQ,B01A74442I\";\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Using Essential Oils for an Ear Infection<\/h3>\n<p>The ears a very sensitive part of the body and we should use caution when applying essential oils near them.<\/p>\n<p>First of all: avoid applying essential oils &#8211; both neat and diluted &#8211; directly into the ears.<\/p>\n<p>I repeat\u00a0<em>Essential oils really shouldn&#8217;t be put inside of an ear<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s just one recipe below that lists any placement of oils inside the ear very far (the simple cotton ball insert).<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s important that one should only use this treatment if they&#8217;ve had their ear checked to ensure that the eardrum is not punctured.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Related: <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/14-essential-oils-energy-wakefulness-plus-5-recipes-application-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14 Uplifting Essential Oils for Energy &amp; Wakefulness<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>5 Essential Oil Based Recipes for Ear Infections<\/h2>\n<p>Below are five recipes which should provide you with some immediate\u00a0relief from your discomfort.<\/p>\n<h3>1.) Simple Outer Ear Cotton Ball Remedy to Soothe Ear Pain<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-832\" src=\"http:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/cotton-ball.jpg\" alt=\"cotton ball\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" border=\"0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/cotton-ball.jpg 800w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/cotton-ball-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/cotton-ball-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/cotton-ball-20x13.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>NOTE: This first recipe is for non-serious earaches caused by milk infections or a cold. If your earache is regular, persistent or severe you should avoid putting essential oils inside the ear and visit a doctor.<\/p>\n<p>Ingredients:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li>6 drops of the one or a mixture of the following oils (<a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2MgJs6k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Basil<\/a>,\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2W3lYEQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Cajuput<\/a>,\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/31TIGkS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Roman chamomile<\/a>,\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/35F65sz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Eucalyptus Radiata<\/a>,\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2BdfYQe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Lavender<\/a>,\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/35GpV6V\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Rosemary<\/a>,\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/31j3gtO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Tea tree<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp extra virgin olive oil or <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2ITlpIi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">sweet almond oil<\/a><\/li>\n<li>1 <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1Qv6rCz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">absorbent cotton ball<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Directions:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li>Combine carrier oil with essential oils in a <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2nKK0Yy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">5 ml glass dropper bottle<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Apply 3 drops of the resulting mixture to a cotton ball and place in the external opening of the ear<\/li>\n<li>Repeat 3 times per day, as needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Related: <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/12-essential-oils-sleep-create-relaxing-bedtime-routine-transform-next-day\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12 Essential Oils for Sleep: Create a Relaxing Bedtime Routine<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>2.) Simple Hot Compress to Relieve Ear Pressure and Congestion<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-851\" src=\"http:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/hot-cold-compress.jpg\" alt=\"hot cold compress\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" border=\"0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/hot-cold-compress.jpg 800w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/hot-cold-compress-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/hot-cold-compress-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/hot-cold-compress-20x13.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Ingredients:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>3-5 drops <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2BdfYQe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">lavender<\/a> and\/or <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/31TIGkS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">chamomile<\/a><\/li>\n<li>a hot, soaked cloth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Directions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Soak your cloth in very hot water, ringing out the excess<\/li>\n<li>Drop your essential oils onto the hot cloth<\/li>\n<li>Apply gently to the affected ear as often as desired<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Related: <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/15-essential-oils-anxiety-stress-reduction-plus-9-recipes-application-tips\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15 Essential Oils for Effective Anxiety &amp; Stress Reduction<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>3.) Simple Soothing Massage Blend for Ear Pressure &amp; Pain<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-830\" src=\"http:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/coconut-oil.jpg\" alt=\"coconut oil\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" border=\"0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/coconut-oil.jpg 800w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/coconut-oil-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/coconut-oil-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/coconut-oil-20x13.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Ingredients:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 drops <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2BdfYQe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">lavender<\/a><\/li>\n<li>2 drops <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/31TIGkS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">chamomile<\/a><\/li>\n<li>1-2 drops <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/31j3gtO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">tea tree<\/a><\/li>\n<li>1 tsp carrier oil <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2MOAOea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">argan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/33yvd2n\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">avocado<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2IVrSm6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">coconut<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/32jZYbk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sesame<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2ITlpIi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sweet almond<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/35AeFsI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">jojoba<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1EG8y3Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">grapeseed<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/35yB3Tf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">macadamia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Directions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Combine ingredients<\/li>\n<li>Gently massage around the painful areas around your ears<\/li>\n<li>Apply twice daily or more if desired<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Related: <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/14-romantic-essential-oils-for-your-love-life-sex-libido\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14 Potent Aphrodisiac Essential Oils for your Love life, Romance, Sex &amp; Libido<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>\u00a04.) Simple Cotton Ball Insert for Ear Infection<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-828\" src=\"http:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/chamomile.jpg\" alt=\"chamomile\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" border=\"0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/chamomile.jpg 800w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/chamomile-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/chamomile-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/chamomile-20x13.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>NOTE: It is important that you apply oils inside the ear only after the eardrum has been examined by a doctor and shows no signs of perforation.<\/p>\n<p>Ingredients:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 drops\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2BdfYQe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">lavender<\/a> and\/or\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/31TIGkS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">chamomile<\/a><\/li>\n<li>1 tsp warm <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2ITlpIi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">almond oil<\/a> or <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1No7ms1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">olive oil<\/a><\/li>\n<li>1 absorbent cotton ball<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Directions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Warm your oil and mix essential oils in with it<\/li>\n<li>Soak your absorbent cotton ball in\u00a0the warm oil<\/li>\n<li>Gently insert the cotton ball into the outer ear<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Recipe #5 has been removed. Sorry! But there&#8217;s more info below.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Related:<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/how-to-safely-and-effectively-inhale-essential-oils\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Safely and Effectively Inhale Essential Oils<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Alternative Natural\u00a0Remedies for Ear Infections &amp; Earache<\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s inadvisable to treat your infection solely with essential oils.\u00a0They&#8217;re not necessarily a cure-all for this condition.<\/p>\n<p>So\u00a0here are some additional natural remedies that can help you get rid of your infection\u00a0both\u00a0safely and effectively.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-843\" src=\"http:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/garlic.jpg\" alt=\"garlic\" width=\"800\" height=\"557\" border=\"0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/garlic.jpg 800w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/garlic-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/garlic-768x535.jpg 768w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/garlic-20x14.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Garlic Mullein Oil for Clogged ears, Pressure, and\u00a0Infection<\/h2>\n<p>This remedy is the gold standard for natural ear infection treatments. Both garlic and mullein are antimicrobial and mullein is particularly soothing to the ears.<\/p>\n<p>This medicine can be applied inside the ear if the eardrum hasn&#8217;t been ruptured, and if it has, it is best to massage it into the back of the ear<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Related: <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/best-diffusers-for-large-spaces\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 Best High-Capacity Essential Oil Diffusers for Large Rooms<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>DIY Garlic Mullein Recipe:<\/h3>\n<p>Ingredients:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li>1 bulb finely chopped fresh garlic<\/li>\n<li>1-ounce mullein flowers<\/li>\n<li>1-pint <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/32jZYbk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">sesame oil<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Directions:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li>If you have time, infuse the ingredients over a week&#8217;s time in the sun. If you don&#8217;t have time simmer the ingredients in a double boiler (Bain-Marie) on low flame.<\/li>\n<li>Strain well into a glass jar and store in your refrigerator<\/li>\n<li>For application warm oil and use a dropper to place 3 or 4 drops inside the ear<\/li>\n<li>Once applied massage the outside of your ear and around the ear&#8217;s base<\/li>\n<li>Administer every 30 minutes, or as often as needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can make the DIY recipe above yourself or you can\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/35Yzv5a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">purchase ready-made garlic mullein oil here<\/a>. Just be sure to warm it up before you put it in your ears!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Related: <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/7-best-essential-oils-cellulite-plus-5-mixtures-application-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7 Best Essential Oils for Effective Cellulite Treatment<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1N0uJ84\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">NOW Foods Ear Relief Oil<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1N0uJ84\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1136\" src=\"http:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/NOW-Foods-ear-relief-oil.jpg\" alt=\"NOW Foods ear relief oil\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/NOW-Foods-ear-relief-oil.jpg 900w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/NOW-Foods-ear-relief-oil-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/NOW-Foods-ear-relief-oil-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/NOW-Foods-ear-relief-oil-20x13.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a soothing ear relief blend that cleans the ear without irritating the delicate tissues in your ear canal.<\/p>\n<p>The blend includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Garlic<\/li>\n<li>Mullein<\/li>\n<li>Calendula<\/li>\n<li>St. John&#8217;s Wort<\/li>\n<li>Tea Tree Oil<\/li>\n<li>Vitamin E<\/li>\n<li>Olive oil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To use:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Shake well<\/li>\n<li>Place 3-4 drops of warmed oil in each ear<\/li>\n<li>Plug ears with a cotton ball<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Important: Do not use this oil if your eardrum is punctured.<\/p>\n<p>You can find NOW foods ear relief oil <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1N0uJ84\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Related: <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/12-essential-oils-wrinkles-aging-skin-plus-9-recipes-application-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12 Essential Oils for Wrinkles and Aging Skin<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Onion Poultice Remedy for Ear Pain<\/h3>\n<p>Onions are another supportive medicine for earaches and infections. They, like garlic, have sulfur compounds that come out in their vapor and break apart congestive mucus<\/p>\n<p>Directions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wrap a hot onion in a flannel cloth and apply to your ear<\/li>\n<li>Leave the hot onion on for 30-45 min. Reheat onion when needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Healing Teas<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-813\" src=\"http:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/tea-ginger-cinnamon-lemon.jpg\" alt=\"tea ginger cinnamon lemon\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" border=\"0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/tea-ginger-cinnamon-lemon.jpg 800w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/tea-ginger-cinnamon-lemon-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/tea-ginger-cinnamon-lemon-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/tea-ginger-cinnamon-lemon-20x13.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Many people have had success with teas. Certain teas can support the immune system and improve recovery time.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the most recommended teas include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1FxewSd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Lemon ginger tea<\/a> with <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1D3ceI6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">raw honey<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1GapjFA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Echinacea Tea<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1GapFvL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Chamomile Tea<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It&#8217;s good practice to add some <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1AEGYVf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">elderberry syrup<\/a> to your beverages to ad an extra immune stimulating boost.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Related: <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/8-essential-oils-for-hair-loss-thinning-hair-alopecia-plus-3-mixtures-application-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8 Essential Oils for Hair Loss, Thinning &amp; Alopecia<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>What exactly is an ear infection?<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-836\" src=\"http:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/earache.jpg\" alt=\"earache\" width=\"800\" height=\"585\" border=\"0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/earache.jpg 800w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/earache-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/earache-768x562.jpg 768w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/earache-20x15.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>At first glance, an ear\u00a0infection might seem just a small hindrance. But they can be\u00a0just the opposite &#8211; since they&#8217;re often\u00a0complex and hard to diagnose (and equally hard to treat).<\/p>\n<p>There are two main\u00a0kinds of ear infection:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>an outer ear canal infection<\/li>\n<li>an inner infection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Related: <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/weight-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8 Essential Oils for Weight Loss with Recipes &amp; Application Tips<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>External\/Outer\u00a0Ear Canal Infection or &#8220;Swimmer&#8217;s Ear&#8221;<\/h3>\n<p>These occur when water that is too alkaline gets into the outer ear and creates irritation and\/or\u00a0a bacterial infection The cause of these infections is most often due to swimming in a pool that&#8217;s alkaline\/acid levels aren&#8217;t well controlled. For this reason outer ear infections are also\u00a0referred\u00a0to as swimmer&#8217;s ear.<\/p>\n<p>Outer ear infections are the most easily reached for treatment. Essential oil based treatments work well here, as well as vinegar drops* and do antibiotic drops (if the infection is bacterial).\u00a0These infections can be prevented with vinegar and\/or alcohol drops (such as &#8220;Swim-Ear) when used right after exposure to a pool.<\/p>\n<h3>Inner\/Middle Ear Canal Infection<\/h3>\n<p>Inner ear infections are a bit worse. These are viral\/bacterial and can cause severe pain, discomfort, tinnitus, vertigo and can potentially lead to a deeper infection. These infections, though acute, often resolve\u00a0on their own accord (around 80% of the time). But if they&#8217;re not showing signs of receding, it&#8217;s important to get prompt medical support.\u00a0Middle ear infections can&#8217;t be helped by ear drops because of their depth (unless the eardrum is ruptured).<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s considered safe to wait for a 72 hour period to see if it will recede on its own. In the meantime use pain relievers and heating pads to reduce discomfort.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Related: <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/7-essential-oils-for-headaches-migraines-plus-9-diy-mixtures-application-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7 Essential Oils for Headaches &amp; Migraines with Recipes &amp; Application Tips<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Diagnosing an Ear Infection<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>An earache can be a warning of a more severe problem, such as sinus congestion, mumps, measles or a toothache. It can lead to serious infections or another major complaint, so it should never be ignored.<\/p>\n<p>For an official diagnose you&#8217;d want to visit a doctor. They have specific tools, like an otoscope, that help them look for signs of infections.<\/p>\n<p>The signs that a doctor will look for\u00a0include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bulging eardrums. This is due to fluids and pus building up inside the ear.<\/li>\n<li>The eardrum is less flexible than normal.<\/li>\n<li>The eardrum has a cloudy appearance to it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Related: <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/12-essential-oils-nerve-pain-plus-8-recipes-application-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12 Pain Relieving Essential Oils for Nerve Pain<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>It&#8217;s possible that you could just have an earache<\/h3>\n<p>You might not be sure that the descriptions above resonate with your situation. In that case, you might not\u00a0have a full blown bacterial\/viral infection and instead are just suffering an achy ear following a cold.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few signs that you have <strong>more<\/strong> than a simple earache going on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The pain doesn&#8217;t go away even after your cold symptoms do.<\/li>\n<li>You&#8217;re suffering dulled hearing<\/li>\n<li>The pain is intense and more severe than your other cold symptoms<\/li>\n<li>You particularly &#8220;feverish&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>You have bouts of dizziness<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty sleeping<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have none of those major symptoms, then yes it could be just an earache. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Related:<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/9-essential-oils-for-allergies-plus-5-mixtures-application-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9 Top Essential Oils for Reducing Allergy Symptoms<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>4 Common Causes of Ear Infections<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-812\" src=\"http:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/sleepy-tired-upset.jpg\" alt=\"sleepy tired upset\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" border=\"0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/sleepy-tired-upset.jpg 800w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/sleepy-tired-upset-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/sleepy-tired-upset-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/sleepy-tired-upset-20x13.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s a variety of ways someone can get an ear infection, but most cases of ear infection are due to weakened immunity.<\/p>\n<h3>Exposure to Infection Promoting Viruses \/ Bacteria<\/h3>\n<p>This is the most obvious cause. And it&#8217;s not a guarantee that someone will contract an infection. But for those more susceptible to infection a swim in a questionable pool is likely to result in getting an ear infection.<\/p>\n<h3>Antibiotic Use<\/h3>\n<p>There&#8217;s a big irony in ear infection treatments. It&#8217;s that antibiotic use can\u00a0actually lead people to develop more infections &#8211;\u00a0especially the chronic variety.<\/p>\n<p>Yes &#8211;\u00a0antibiotics can actually increase the likelihood\u00a0a person to developing viral based ear infections in the future. Why is this? Because antibiotics\u00a0disrupt the gut flora in our bodies &#8211; which in turn makes us more at risk of developing infections. The gut, after all, is the <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/paleoleap.com\/importance-gut-flora-immune-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">seat of our immune system<\/a>\u00a0(75-80% of immune cells reside there).\u00a0So things that\u00a0disrupt gut flora &#8211;\u00a0like antibiotics,\u00a0having a C-section birth or an early childhood infection &#8211; can drastically affect the bodies ability to fight off infection.<\/p>\n<p>Another important point &#8211; which I will get into more later in the post &#8211; is that antibiotics aren&#8217;t always going to be effective for ear infections. The majority of ear infections are not even due to bacteria. Instead, they are viral &#8211; which antibiotics won&#8217;t remedy.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Related: <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/14-essential-oils-joint-pain-plus-7-recipes-application-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14 Essential Oils for Joint Pain &amp; Discomfort<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Food Allergies<\/h3>\n<p>Studies have shown that between 45% and 80% of kids with recurring ear infections have food allergies. This correlation means that there&#8217;s a high likelihood that allergies will play a role here. Again, food allergies, if triggered by eating the offending foods, will tax the immune system and cause it to become disregulated. If reactions are severe and not addressed autoimmune disorders can develop over time.<\/p>\n<p>Typical offending food allergies:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grains (gluten)<\/li>\n<li>Dairy products<\/li>\n<li>Soy<\/li>\n<li>Peanuts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Excessive sugar intake can also be a factor.<\/p>\n<p>Changing your diet then is\u00a0an important consideration to take, especially for young children prone to infection.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Related: <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/7-essential-oils-for-back-pain-sciatica-plus-5-recipes-application-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7 Essential Oils for Back Pain &amp; Sciatica<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Disrupted Gut Microbiome<\/h3>\n<p>This relates to the antibiotic discussion above. When the gut bacteria (microbiome) is disrupted and lacks sufficient immune supporting bacteria we are at higher risk of infection.\u00a0This is more common in today&#8217;s world that in civilizations passed.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Ear Infections can be a Big Challenge\u00a0to Treat<\/h2>\n<p>While essential oils can help make us feel better and better able to weather the storm of infection, they&#8217;re unlikely to give substantial curative support by themselves. Other natural remedies like the ones listed above can provide much more support.<\/p>\n<p>In an ideal world, we would\u00a0have a doctor take samples of the infection and know right away if the infection is viral or bacterial.<\/p>\n<p>If it was bacterial, they would be able to tell us\u00a0which type of bacteria it is. Then they could prescribe\u00a0a narrow-spectrum antibiotic that just attacks that particular form of bacteria that we are infected with.<\/p>\n<p>But the reality is far from that.\u00a0Instead, we&#8217;re unable to tell the source of the infection and thus unable to treat it with a specific methodology. Because of this, we have an unnecessary amount of antibiotics being prescribed which aren&#8217;t always going to be effective and will end up hurting us in the long run.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to learn more about the importance of avoiding excessive antibiotic use I recommend reading the book <em>Missing Microbes<\/em> by Dr. Martin Blaser.<\/p>\n<p>The best thing we can do is to monitor an infection closely and treat it sans antibiotics and see if it responds. If it doesn&#8217;t respond well to the treatments over the course of a few days, then one should consider opting for the antibiotic route.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Related: <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/5-essential-oil-based-remedies-for-nausea-vomiting-upset-stomach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Essential Oil Based Remedies for Nausea, Vomiting &amp; Upset Stomach<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Should you use antibiotics for an ear infection?<\/h2>\n<p>If you head to the doctor for your ear infection, chances are you&#8217;ll be leaving the dr. office with a prescription for antibiotics.\u00a0While antibiotics can be effective for treating some ear infections, their use might not be as widely applicable as we&#8217;ve been lead to believe.<\/p>\n<p>For a long time, the predominating belief among most researchers and doctors was that the\u00a0majority of ear infections were bacterial. But it is now believed that up to 80% of ear infection cases- possibly even more &#8211; are viral in nature. And viral infections aren&#8217;t weakened by antibiotics.<\/p>\n<p>Even though the research has been showing this change in understanding, it&#8217;s unlikely that many doctors will suddenly stop prescribing antibiotics. This is partly because patients and parents of patients can be hard-pressed to choose another option. It goes against what they&#8217;ve known.<\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_search_bar = \"false\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"3443n714l-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_title = \" \";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"d17c462d80b9e79ea1e4fbc8b12df3ac\";\namzn_assoc_asins = \"B0025YOJXS,B0002DIOVW,B00KE5EFH0,B07PDJP97N,B000J1FT4W,B075KNL54J,B01KALUHS8,B018J6KIBW,B006YW310O,B06Y2K1TJQ,B01A74442I\";\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>So, antibiotics might just have a 2-in-10 chance of being effective. That&#8217;s not too big of a deal, and maybe worth a try for some people.<\/p>\n<p>But nowadays we know that antibiotics aren&#8217;t as harmless as we once thought. In fact, they actually might make us more susceptible to contracting more infections in the future by damaging our healthy immune-boosting gut flora. And the more we get infections, the more we may take antibiotics, and it can become this kind of self-fulfilling prophecy kind of loop.<\/p>\n<p>With that being said\u00a0I don&#8217;t recommend avoiding antibiotics in all cases. Ear infections are a difficult problem because complications from a middle ear infection going deeper can be deeply problematic. You just have to use your discernment.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>This has been a lot of information. I hope it&#8217;s been helpful to you.<\/p>\n<p>The major takeaways here to think about are to keep potential causes in mind and eliminate them. If you&#8217;ve dealt with chronic ear infections you&#8217;ll want to investigate your gut health and improve the levels of beneficial bacteria in your system. This will boost your immune system.<\/p>\n<p>An additional measure you might want to take is to get your blood tested. This is most highly recommended if you suffer from chronic health problems.<\/p>\n<p>Some tests you might consider having done to access your immune health:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/www.truehealthlabs.com\/Food-Allergy-Test-IgG-p\/gen_88_igg_foods.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Food allergy test<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/www.truehealthlabs.com\/Basic-Immune-Evaluation-CD4-CD8-Ratio-p\/quest_7195_6399.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Immune system test<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-635\" src=\"http:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/5-essential-oil-based-remedies-for-ear-infections-earaches.png\" alt=\"5 essential oil based remedies for ear infections &amp; earaches\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" border=\"0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/5-essential-oil-based-remedies-for-ear-infections-earaches.png 735w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/5-essential-oil-based-remedies-for-ear-infections-earaches-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/5-essential-oil-based-remedies-for-ear-infections-earaches-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/5-essential-oil-based-remedies-for-ear-infections-earaches-13x20.png 13w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Earaches are a drag. Those sensitive and oh-so-important sound sponges on either side of your head become quite the burden when they&#8217;re not feeling good. It starts with ear pressure. A slight pain and ache. Not so bad. But soon your ears are collecting fluid and getting clogged. Next, more pressure. More pain. 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