viii. For earaches: avoid dairy foods entirely presently (including A1 casein containing dairy products indefinitely) be aware of lectin-avoidance (wheat products, most other, beans, etc unless processed using traditional methods - see Golden Age Nutrition pages for more) and other common food sensitivities, increase vitamin d and zinc, and consider NAC or Broccomax by Jarrow especially if congested or allergy related respectively (as listed above), if inflammed or infection with anti-microbial/anti-inflammatory hot tea (pumpkin pie spice, oregano, rosemary, thyme, turmeric, ginger, etc w raw honey) or similar combo products Sinatrol or D-Hist. Plus alternating 3-5 min hot then 1-2 cold packs to area around ear, temple, crown and neck, homeopathic remedies combo products or based on acute picture online (Silicea tends to work if chronic not infectious), specific probiotics Streptococcus salivarius (i.e., BLIS K12) Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG or Bifidobacterium lactis, chiropractic/osteopathic manipulations, xylitol containing chewing gum/dental products, omega-3 fatty acids (EPA, DHA), Vics vapor rub or essential oils in carrier oil - such as olive - used topically around ear and neck and head - such as eucalyptus, peppermint, clove, rosemary... oils (the latter two powder also works) used topically, gargling, chanting/singing, gargling (with salt water as discussed in sore throats). Food/environmental allergies should be evaluated and avoided (ear infections, allergies, etc. are found at exponentially higher rates in conventional environments over more natural/traditional environments) that can be addressed very well with above including nutrition components. Homeopathic nosodes of mold, dust mite, animal dander, pollen, etc drops are also helpful here and the future of costly injection based immunotherapy once perfected (in the words of a senior MD allergist colleague earned millions from immunotherapy and wasnt too fond of natural medicines...). Chest percussion discussed in bronchitis below as well as massaging tight muscles or neck, face, head, shoulders... Chiropractic/Osteopathic manipulation can be very helpful for some. As is lying with dysfunction ear upward (especially if nostril is clogged on that side) plus forward bends if left ear/nostril and back bends if right ear/nostril, in general. Several healthcare professional on youtube instruct additional exercise maneuvers. Few drop of pure Listerine into ear have cured many (but never if ear drum is potentially broken) and one will generally know if it is potentially helpful at first dosage by relief - alternating with gargling with it (not best long-term but helpful for this) - working because it is anti-microbial, aromatic for circulation and slightly acidic as the ears canal prefers. Swimmers ears drops formula if related to such. Yet if not soon better or worsens stop. Antibiotics rx ear drops are options when needed. If recurrent, be sure to address with all pertinent portions of above. Often remits in after childhood ages yet if suppressed with antibiotics (especially oral) and cause not addressed w above natural methods, it is traditional understood that dysfunction is moving deeper in the body and may result in more chronic ailments such as eczema, psoriasis, asthma, etc. Phlegm diseases including ear infections are ideally nipped by addressing causes in childhood when they tend to arise. By doing so, one is on the pathway to healthier long-term including adolescent brain, psych, skin, hormone, digestive, etc. health. Long-term integrative optimal health strategies essential for all children in modern day are high related to above regarding ensuring optimal foods (traditional lectin-free breads, only a2-casein dairy, healthiest treats as possible - definitely no artificial colors/flavors plus - doing so is the best strategy to ensure and not corrupt optimal heart, nervous system, gut, immune, etc development), adequate vit d per age, omega-3s, low dose multi with methylated b vitamin, and very importantly, as medicinal grade broccoli sprout extract such as Jarrow Broccomax at low dosage (breaking up mucus and boosting glutathione that more long-term established benefits than any other medicines known - including leading psych, autism, detox, etc health methods).
Healthy Mindset & Lifestyle Suggestions For A Quickened, Enhanced & More Meaningful Recovery: All illness including acute ailments listed above are, when rightly seen, clear signs of a higher invitation for one to go deeper within one's sense of self, to rest, take a retreat from work, social engagements and the world including but not limited to tv, news, etc. (without judgement and with compassion, forgiveness, sense of comfort and mindfulness) to positively transform one's lifestyle and mindset for the better! The sooner one listens, hears and understands "this better way" the sooner one will recover and be better than ever indeed - including gradually transcending all ills when the time is right. The support of external agents such the safe, proven, generally practical... methods chosen above (as well as other you certainly may be intuitively to professionally drawn to) can certainly help support this positive transition and transformation. Also helpful is connecting in practical way to the natural universal elements or mothers of the world (fire, space, water, air and earth) such as lighting a natural candle or fire, cracking a window, listening to sacred music, art, reading sacred literature/film, singing/chanting meditating, praying, turning off the tv, sitting/lying in darkness, touching pure grass, sand or dirt/clay with barefeet or a fine tree with one's hands, bathing in sunlight, fresh air, woods, pure water... as season permits, gazing at the sky, sun, moon, planets and/or stars.... and infinitely more support from the sacred timeless mother of the world not united with as much by practical all in the modern transformational world. To support the approach of these, one may also cover the left side of body aka heart, left shoulder, etc. with a red, purple, orange or related fire-like colored wool, cotton, silk or other natural material blanket, clothing or scarf (particularly essential yet not exclusively during cooler weather) while leaving right shoulder less covered to function more freely and allow a gently yin cooling comfort to the right upper portion of body (also possibly covering with a white or natural colored linen, organic cotton, wool or silk material - along with red, etc on left - for added sacred benefits). Herbal teas are also helpful for all ailments to aid in anciently comforting, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, cleansing, vitality, etc. inducing effects. Green tea (even decaf) is particularly helpful, once the ill has mostly passed yet a gentle boost in vitality is called for per se. Moderate to short term higher dosages of vitamin d, c, a, e, zinc, elderberry, olive leaf extract and a number of other herbal medicine, vitamins/minerals are also helpful overall secondary to what is listed above.
