Ear Infections Cured With Garlic
by Kathy Burns-Millyard

Many people today know that garlic has a large number of health and wellness benefits. Most of these people however, tend to take garlic in pill or capsule form, and without realizing it: They could be losing out on many of the additional benefits this herb provides.

I discovered the true power of fresh garlic a little over 15 years ago. My oldest son had chronic ear infections starting from a very young age, and he was on prescription antibiotics almost constantly. He ended up having drainage tubes surgically placed in his ears about 5 or 6 times.

I of course, got very frustrated with the constant medications and surgeries. They just weren’t doing the trick and my son was losing his hearing too. So I started investigating alternative medicine options. At the time I figured I had to try something, so even though some things sounded really weird, I was willing to at least give it a whirl.

Not long after starting this search for alternative remedies, I happened upon some information about using garlic to kill ear infections. Now this is the weird part, but stick with me for a minute here: It really does work.

How to use fresh Garlic to kill ear infection pain within about 15 minutes, and clear up the infection completely in about 48 hours:

1. Cut a small tube, or plug shape piece of fresh garlic bulb.
2. Wrap that piece in tissue.
3. Place the wrapped garlic into the ear canal. Don’t shove it down in there deeply, you just want it resting in the opening like an ear plug.

It’s best to do this right before bed, and leave the garlic in the ear all night. It will likely fall out sometime during the night, but it should stay in there for at least a few hours. And that’s plenty long enough.

As I said, within about 15 minutes or less, the pain of the ear infection will be greatly reduced – if not gone completely. So you or your child will be able to sleep easier during the night.

And in my experience the infection itself is completely gone within 24-48 hours. Honestly.

I tried this with my oldest son back when he was having so many ear problems, and I was simply astounded at how well it worked. And even better: His infections stayed gone much longer with this remedy than they did when he was taking the prescription antibiotics.

I’ve of course discovered many other alternative remedies in that time. For instance: If you don’t have garlic on hand, you can use onion to treat ear infections too. Just cut off a small piece of fresh onion and use it like the garlic above, or put a few drops of the fresh cut onion juice in the ear.

My love affair with Garlic was just the beginning of a 15 year relationship and learning experience. Because it was so successful, I began earnestly learning about a variety of other herbal remedies and homeopathic techniques. And I’ve used them almost exclusively – and quite successfully – on all 4 of my children since.

So if you have a child up all night in pain from an ear infection, try a sliver of Garlic. You’ll probably be just as amazed and thankful as I was

© Kathy Burns-Millyard
Kathy is a professional writer, editor and publisher; mother of 4; and natural health enthusiast. Please visit her large and growing health portal at http://www.health-and-fitness-information.com where you’ll find hundreds of health and wellness articles and resources.

NOTE: The statements in this article are probably not approved by the FDA, and are not intended as professional medical advice.

Laser hair removal has become one of the most popular cosmetic treatments in recent years for women as well as for an increasing number of men.

Many people wonder if such laser hair removal really works. Here’s what we’ve found.

The FDA writes:
‘The popularity of laser hair removal has increasingly grown, prompting many laser manufacturers to conduct research and seek FDA clearance for their lasers for this indication.
The market is growing so quickly that FDA cannot maintain an up-to-date list of all laser manufacturers whose devices have been cleared for hair removal, as this list continues to change.
To learn if a specific manufacturer has received FDA clearance, you can check FDA’s Website at http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/databases.html under the 510(k) database. You will need to know the manufacturer or device name of the laser.’

and ….

‘Several manufacturers received FDA permission to claim, “permanent reduction,” NOT “permanent removal” for their lasers. This means that although laser treatments with these devices will permanently reduce the total number of body hairs, they will not result in a permanent removal of all hair.’

The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery writes:
What Are the Advantages of Laser Hair Removal?
Laser hair removal is a non-invasive method of photoepilation, which does not require needles or messy chemical creams. Since thousands of hairs can be zapped in a single treatment session, large areas like the back, shoulders, arms and legs can be effectively and efficiently treated.
Use this link to find a dermatologic surgeon for laser hair removal.

The Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research says:
‘Laser hair removal may be an option if you seek long-term or permanent results.’
I recommend you visit this link, because they also write about how laser hair removal is done, how to prepare, what to expect, the risks and what the results are of laser hair removal.

In her article ‘Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow’, Marian Segal, member of FDA’s public affairs staff, writes:
‘For do-it-yourselfers, a variety of home-use hair removal products are available over the counter. These include shaving creams, foams, and gels; waxes; chemical depilatories; and electrolysis devices. Professionals at beauty and skin care salons and in dermatologists’ offices provide waxing, electrolysis, and, most recently, laser treatments to remove hair.’

and ….

‘Three-month clinical trials of the ThermoLase process showed at least a 30 percent reduction of hair on treated areas in 60 to 70 percent of people treated.’

In PubMed we found the following abstract:
Laser hair removal.
DiBernardo BE, Perez J, Usal H, Thompson R, Ferraro FJ, Fallek SR.
Department of Surgery, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Jersey Medical School, Newark, USA.

We are in a state of evolution in long-term hair removal. Safe and effective technology is now available. Lasers will always become smaller, faster, and perhaps more effective. For those interested in offering this procedure, evidence indicates that we are beyond the experimental phase. The treating physician should carefully review current available technology and receive proper training specific to that system.

So it looks like laser hair removal really works!

Candida Albicans is a fungus (a form of yeast) that, under normal circumstances, lives in 80 percent of the human population with no harmful effects.

However, Candida Albicans overgrowth results in candidiasis, commonly called yeast infection or thrush. Yeast organisms are always present in all people, but are usually prevented from “overgrowth” (uncontrolled multiplication resulting in symptoms) by naturally occurring microorganisms.

At least three quarters of all women will experience candidiasis at some point in their lives. The Candida Albicans organism is found in the vaginas of almost all women and normally causes no problems. However, when it gets out of balance with the other “normal flora,” such as lactobacilli (which can also be harmed by using douches), an overgrowth and symptoms can result.

The most common Candida Albicans symptoms include chronic fatigue (especially after eating), depression, bloating, gas, cramps, chronic diarrhea or constipation, rectal itching, allergies, severe PMS, impotence, memory loss, severe mood swings, recurrent fungal infections (such as athlete’s foor), extreme sensitivity to chemicals (perfumes, smoke, odors, etc.) and lighheadedness.

Candidiasis can be successfully treated either with home remedies or, in the case of a more severe infection, with either over the counter or prescription antifungal medications.

Home remedies for Candida Albicans overgrowth include the consumption of yogurt, which contains lactobacillus (a bacteria that kills yeast), acidophilus tablets or salves, and even lightly crushed cloves of garlic which yields allicin, an antifungal.

There’s also a natural cure for candidiasis that

• alleviates depressed mood
• treats Candidiasis and systemic yeast infections
• eliminates excessive Candida Albicans overgrowth in the digestive tract
• prevents recurring thrush, Athlete’s Foot, Dobey’s Itch and other yeast infections
• encourages digestive and intestinal health
• regains lost energy caused by Candida overgrowth
• relieves digestive disorders like indigestion, gas, heartburn and ‘Leaky Gut’ Syndrome
• prevents depression, anxiety and mood swings related to Candida overgrowth
• reduces sugar cravings related to Candidiasis
• helps to lose stubborn weight

in order to fight Candida Albicans.
You may want to check that out.

The drugs commonly used to treat candidiasis are nystatin, ketoconazole or amphotericin B in varying concentrations and applications.

If indicated, an underlying reason for Candida Albicans overgrowth should be looked for.
As an example, oral candidiasis is often linked to the use of inhaled steroids in asthma medication. Patients on long term inhaled steroids should rinse their mouth after each dose of steroids.
Babies with diaper rash should have their diaper areas kept clean, dry, and exposed to air as much as possible.

Other interesting links:
Candida, Yeast Infections, Oral Thrush?
Candida is an insidious condition that may be caused by the use of antibiotic. It is possible that 80-90% of the US population is affected. It may cause problems like yeast infections, sinusitis, oral thrush, and digestive problems.