Ear Ache? First Treat it Naturally

This is one of my favorite at-home remedies: the onion steam! To treat mild earaches, swimmer's ear, or beginning stages of fungal or bacterial ear infection (from pools, lakes, etc) try this simple and soothing solution.

Cut off the top 1/3-1/2 of a large white onion, leaving on the outer skins and paper. The onion rings should be exposed, and now make several cuts into the inner onion rings with a knife to allow for easy steaming. Place the onion in the microwave for just 45 seconds until hot and juicy. Wrap in a linen cloth or cheesecloth and hold over the affected ear. Feel the warmth and stream penetrate the ear and relieve pressure and inflammation. It feels great on an earache!

This natural therapy combined with over-the-counter herbal ear drops (purchase drops with grapefruit seed extract oil or tea tree oil mixed with glycerin) can heal the majority of earaches in children and adults. The onion, grapefruit seed extract, and tea tree oil help to reduce inflammation and destroy bacteria, and the steam will help move accumulated wax and relieve pressure. I have used it myself several times to 100% recovery.

Try this natural earache solution before resorting to antibiotics, it may be all you need!