EAR PROBLEM

You can approach the problem from outside by using the right eardrops. But this article will help you to treat your ear pain from inside using some home remedies

5/27/20233 min read

Ear Problem and Natural Remedies to Deal With It -

Cleansing of Earwax - Soften and Rinse -
  • At bedtime fill an eye-dropper with warm olive oil and pour it into the affected ear [ test the temperature on your wrist at first]. Let the softening fluid work it's way down into your ear. Put a cotton wool plug in the ear after insertion [to avoid staining your pillow].

  • Repeat the warm olive oil treatment daily for three or four days. If the wax is soft it will come out on its own or with normal washing or cleaning gently with a cotton bud.

Warm and Chill -

  • Lie on your side and place a comfortably warm hot water bottle or heating pad over your ear. Or use a towel dampened with hot water. The soothing warmth increases circulation to the ear and also helps to relieve pressure.

  • To draw inflammation away from the affected ear, wear ice-cold socks on your feet and apply a warm compress to your ear. Saturate cotton socks in ice water wring them out and place them against the soles of your feet. Then pull wool socks over the cold socks to hold them in place. Simultaneously place a hot damp compress over the painful ear.

    Relief From Ear Pain - Drain it, Dry it -

  • Try a spicy chicken soup or a bowl of some very hot chili dish the spiciness gets the mucus flowing and can help your ears to drain relieving painful pressure.

  • Gargle with warm salty water. This helps to increase blood circulation to the Eustachian tubes and decreases any swelling that may be blocking them.

  • Try echinacea and goldenseal. Echinacea helps your body to fight off infection and goldenseal helps to dry out the fluid in the ear.

  • Herbs that may be helpful include licorice - anti-inflammatory, Plantain astringent, which reduces the secretion of mucus, and Thyme an immune tonic to increase white blood cell activity. You can take all three as teas.

  • Use an extra pillow so that your head is slightly more up than normal while you sleep. Elevating your head will help your ears to drain using gravity which will ease the pressure.

    Garlic Can Ease The Ache -

  • Eat one or two raw cloves of garlic every day. It helps to fight bacteria and viruses. You can even crush fresh garlic and mix it with olive oil and spread it on your favorite bread.

  • If raw garlic upsets your stomach take a garlic capsule with a meal instead.

  • Make an antibacterial eardrop. Squeeze a clove of garlic and mix a few drops of the antibacterial juice into a teaspoon of olive oil. Drop into your ear to fight the infection.

    To Clean The Ear or Not?

  • Whenever you wash, wipe a damp face washer around the loops of your outer ear. Unless you're removing following softening with oil [as described above] never stick a cotton bud or any other type of probe into your ear. you will ram the wax in deeper, and because there are no oil glands deep in the ear canal to keep the wax soft it will harden like a rock. You could also puncture your eardrum or scratch your ear canal.

    Powerful Tricks Of Preventions -

  • When you have a cold blow your nose gently. Not forcefully.

  • Frequently ear infections can be a sign of food allergy. Most often troublesome foods are dairy products, wheat, corn, and peanuts.

  • In normal amounts, earwax coats the ear canal which protects your inner ear from moisture so dint cleans it always.

    Sometimes the ear pain can be due to an increase in heat in your body temperature -

    • There are many natural therapies and chemicals that can be utilized to reduce body heat.

    • Sweet Basil Seeds (sabja) sock 1tbs in a water jar or bottle [when sock for 20 minutes or more it will look like frog eggs) then consume that water whenever you are trusty you can also add these sock seeds to your daily juice or milkshake (as you can see the seeds in a mug, in the photo provided)

    • The water of coconuts, which is rich in electrolytes and supports bodily cooling, is one such element.

    • Aloe vera juice, which is well-known for its cooling effects, is another treatment.

    • Consuming foods with high water content, such as cucumbers, melons, and celery, can also aid in lowering body temperature.

    • Drinking peppermint tea, which has a cooling impact on the human body, is another natural remedy. To control your body's temperature and prevent overheating, it's crucial to remain hydrated throughout the day. To assist the body cool down, these natural therapies are excellent alternatives to medication and are simple to implement into your everyday routine.

coconut dessert with straw
coconut dessert with straw
a person holding a tray with a jar of food on it
a person holding a tray with a jar of food on it
sliced cucumber on black textile
sliced cucumber on black textile