What are Ear Infections?
There are two types of ear infections, an outer ear infection, and a middle ear infection. The outer ear infection is commonly known as otitis, and swimmer’s ear. Outer ear infection affect the ear canal. This happens when a substance, most notably water enters the canal, and becomes trapped by a buildup of ear wax. This makes for a perfect environment for bacteria to breed.
Middle ear infections also called otitis media, and are the more common type of ear infection of the two. This type of ear infections more common in infants. There is a lot of controversy surrounding the treatment of ear infections with antibiotics. The logic is that antibiotics do not clear up ear infection which are caused by fluid in the ear. Most cases are spontaneously healed, after a certain period of time.There is also a great deal of debate around the use of tubes. Studies show that in only forty two percent of cases ear tube surgeries were an appropriate line of treatment. While the others were possibly premature.
Who Gets Ear Infections?
Ear infection can occur at any age, however they are the most common in early childhood and infancy. It is estimated that more than half of the visits to pediatricians every year in the United States are due to ear infections. Acute ear infections affect two-thirds of children in America under two years old, and chronic ear infections affect nearly two-thirds if children in the United Sates under the age of six.
What are the Symptoms of an Ear Infection?
It is not necessary for all of the following symptoms to be present to make the diagnosis of an ear infection. Pain, and often times throbbing, pressure, or fullness in the ear. As well as pus from the ear. Hearing difficulty in the affected ear, nausea, vomiting, and fever.
What are the Root Causes of Ear Infections?
A buildup of ear wax is a main root cause of ear infections, which is usually caused by the overuse of cotton swabs. Fetal alcohol syndrome, nutritional deficiencies, especially vitamin A, C, an d essential fatty acids. Genetics play a key role in ear infections, Almost sixty percent of children with Down’s syndrome have ear infections. Environmental allergies, smoking, or secondhand smoke, season changes, food allergies, upper respiratory infections, and injuries are all root causes of ear infections.
Natural Remedies.
A healthy diet full of whole grains, and organic fruits, and vegetables is a great place to start. Make sure to drink plenty of water to help thin out mucus secretions. Have your child tested, or go through an elimination diet, to ensure that no food allergies are present, and if there are avoid those foods.
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Garlic Mullein Drops- Place 2 drops of warm drop into the affected ear three times a day. Don’t use garlic drops if the eardrum is perforated, or if there is fluid draining form the ear. Garlic and Mullein have antiviral, antibacterial, and pain-relieving qualities. |
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Echinacea and Goldenseal- Adults take 4 ml and 2 ml for children four times a day, or as directed n the label. These herbs will enhance immune function. |
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Vitamin C- Adults can take 1,000 mg three to four times a day. For children take 500 mg three times a day. If diarrhea occurs reduce that dosage. Vitamin C reduces inflammation, and also helps to boost the immune system. |
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Essential Fatty Acids- You can use flaxseed oil, or fish oil. Take as directed on the label, and look for children’s formulas for kids. Essential fatty acids are good for the prevention of ear infections, and also reduce inflammation. |
*Please check with your doctor before taking any supplements, and also read the warning labels on each product, especially if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Also read the labels carefully when giving your child any natural supplement, to ensure that it is safe to give a child.
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What is High Blood Pressure?
As blood circulates through the body it presses against the walls of the arteries. When the pressure becomes too high this effects the arterial walls, often times distorting them, causing them to narrow or thicken. This places stress, and an extra burden on the heart.
Who Gets High Blood Pressure?
More than 50 million Americans suffer from high blood pressure, also known as Hypertension. High blood pressure effects many people from differing ages, and races. But, is particularly common among the elderly, African Americans, and people of all races in the Southeastern United states. Heredity also plays a major role in your risk factors of having high blood pressure yourself.
What are the Symptoms of High Blood Pressure?
Certain factors such as emotional stress, and exercise can cause your blood pressure to go up temporarily. Some symptoms of high blood pressure are; dizziness, unexplained headaches, nosebleeds, and sweating. Other symptoms include visual disturbances, shortness of breath, ringing in the ears, and flushed cheeks.
What are the Ranges?
The first number that your doctor will give you when you are tested for high blood pressure is called systolic pressure. This number is what is measured when the heart beats, and indicates the highest amount of pressure put on the arterial walls. In between heartbeats, the heart is at rest, so the pressure will drop to it’s lowest level. The term given for this is diastolic pressure. The first numbers given in the ranges below are the systolic pressure, and the second numbers are the diastolic pressure.
- Normal: 110-130/70-85
- High Normal: 130-139/85-89
- Mild Hypertension: 140-159/90-99
- Moderate Hypertension: 160-179/100-109
- Severe Hypertension: 108 or higher/110 or higher
What are the Root Causes of High Blood Pressure
A diet high in sugar, fats, and salt can cause high blood pressure. The use of alcohol, and caffeine, smoking obesity, inactivity, pregnancy, the use of birth control pills, smoking, and heavy metal poisoning can also be root causes of high blood pressure.
Natural Remedies.
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Hawthorne- Take 250 mg three times a day. This herb dilates the artery walls, hence decreasing blood pressure. |
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Calcium Manesium- Take a combination of 250 mg of Magnesium, and 500 mg of Calcium. |
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Co Q 10- Take 100 mg two to three times a day. Co Q10 is a nutrient that has been shown to lower blood pressure. |
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Garlic- Take 600 mg twice a day. Garlic has been shown to lower blood pressure. |
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Fish Oil- Take 3,000 mg three times a day. |
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Heart Science- This product is made by “Source Naturals.” Heart Science is a Bio-Aligned Formula that addresses interrelated systems and functions involved with the heart. Heart Science supports energy regulation, electrical rhythm, antioxidant protection, and blood vessel integrity. Heart Science supplies coenzyme Q10, which may help regulate the metabolism of the heart muscle. It contains potassium and magnesium, electrolytes vital for healthy heart function, and the herb hawthorn, a rich source of flavanoids, which is a traditional heart tonic. It also provides vitamins B-6, B-12 and folic acid, which help maintain healthy homocysteine levels; vitamin E, a cardioprotective antioxidant; and the amino acid carnitine, which promotes beta-oxidation of fatty acids, an important source of energy for the heart. Most people notice their numbers drop within two months of treatment. |
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Peptace- This product is made by “Natural Factors.” Peptace is composed of a mixture of 9 small peptides (proteins) derived from fish. It works to help maintain a healthy circulatory system. |
*Please check with your doctor before taking any supplements, and also read the warning labels on each product, especially if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Also read the labels carefully when giving your child any natural supplement, to ensure that it is safe to give a child.
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