Herbal ear-drops are sold in Natural Health stores and are an excellent cure for breaking up earwax. It will result in taking pressure off of the ear. Sometimes that is all that is needed, you may not have an infection at all. Cotton placed in the ear will protect the ear from air getting into the ear canal and can also make the ear feel better. Glycerin mixed with an herb called "MULLEIN" can be used. Mullein helps the Glycerin stay in the ear. You can also use Olive Oil, Mineral Oil, and Garlic Vinegar as many of these have properties to help heal the ear.
If your child has reoccurring problems with their ears, Herbs and Oils help, however, you may need to find out if the problem is caused by an allergy or some other health problem.
If you're not a 'lover of seafood', Iodine may be deficient in your bones. This can cause a thyroid enlargement. You need to make sure you get your Iodine from table salt. If you can't take 'salt', you need to take proper supplements to replace the missing Iodine.
Iodine can also be helpful to break up mucus found in congested breathing tubes that can result in a persistent cough.
Iodine can also be used as a disinfectant for minor cuts and minor injuries.
