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by Miss Anubis loves this season on October 4th, 2008

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How can I prevent ear infections this winter?

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  • by Herbal Heidi on October 14th, 2008

    Herbal Heidi

    There is a lot that can be done to support ear health naturally.

    Although we tend to think of earwax as ‘gunk’ it is in fact a natural substance produced by the body to protect the ear canal. Earwax contains important chemicals that support the skin inside the ear canal and collects dirt to help keep the ear canal clean.

    Therefore, never go poking around in your ears, even with Q-tips! Remember that ears have a natural balancing mechanism of their own and have been designed to be self-regulatory. Too much interference can introduce harmful organisms into the ear canal and cause problems.

    Natural ingredients have been studied for their ability to safely support ear health and hearing.

    Try the following natural remedies for additional support:
    Pulsatilla (Pasque Flower) is a naturally gentle and soothing tonic to support ear health. Modern research has investigated this herb for its specific ability to support ear health. (Mossinger P. “Treatment of otitis media with pulsatilla.” Kinderartzl Prax. 1985;16:581–582). (Friese, K. H., Kruse, S., and Moeller, H. [Acute otitis media in children. Comparison between conventional and homeopathic therapy]. HNO 1996;44(8):462-466.)

    Echinacea purpurea is the best known and researched herb for supporting the immune system. Over 500 scientific studies have been documented on this herb. Specific studies have investigated the immune-supportive action of this Echinacea ( Barrett BP, Brown RL, Locken K, et al. “Treatment of the common cold with unrefined Echinacea: a randomized,double-blind, placebo-controlled trial”. Ann Intern Med 2002;Dec 17, 137(12):939-946). (Cohen HA, Varsano I, Kahan E, et al. Effectiveness of an herbal preparation containing echinacea, propolis, and vitamin C in preventing respiratory tract infections in children: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter study. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 2004;158(3):217-221.)

    Hepar. sulph (6C) is derived from Calcium sulphide. This remedy tends to suit those who often feel chilly and are sensitive to the cold. They tend to feel better on wrapping the ears and head warmly and dislike the wind or a draft.

    Belladonna (30C) is an herb whose widespread use was initially purely cosmetic. Sixteenth century Italian women reportedly applied belladonna solutions to their eyes to dilate the pupils and achieve a dreamy and supposedly more desirable appearance (hence the name belladonna, which is Italian for 'beautiful lady')! In our formula, this remedy suits those that have a sensitivity to loud noise, often accompanied by throbbing.

    Pulsatilla (12C) is made from the Windflower and used to support the immune system following exposure to cold temperatures or dampness.

    Levisticum radix (30C) is used to support normal moisture levels and balance in the ear canal.

    Always be sure to obtain natural remedies from a reliable, trustworthy source to ensure safety and maximum effectiveness.

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