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Ear Infection:
An ear infection (otitis media), is most often a bacterial or viral infection that affects the middle (media) ear, the air-filled space behind the eardrum that contains the tiny vibrating bones of the ear. Children are more likely than adults to get ear infections. Why? Because in children the Eustachian tubes are very small and less able to keep germs out. Middle ear infections are the most common. When the germ affects the outer ear, it's called swimmer's ear. However if the ear infection is caused by a virus, then antibiotics can't touch this, and sometimes there's a yeast infection in the ear which is made worse by antibiotics. The Eustachian tubes get longer and usually work better as you get older, but they can still cause problems. If you have allergies or catch a cold, the Eustachian tubes can get blocked up and let germs get in the middle ear. Then the number of germs can grow inside the middle ear and cause an infection.
Ear Infection: The Chiropractic Connection
There's definitely a chiropractic connection to ear infections. First of all the chiropractic adjustment affects the nerves that go to and innervate the ears. Also an adjustment can be given to the ears which enables the Eustachian tubes to open up and drain. Also the nervous system is "hard-wired" to the immune system, which helps the body fight off the infection, whether it's viral, bacterial or yeast/fungus. Also nutritional supplementation can be used which raises the immune system, such as Vitamin C and even garlic drops into the ear. These procedures can be used as an alternative to antibiotics and tubes in the ears, as over-use of antibiotics can actually lead to a yeast infection. Make sure you take probiotics 2 hours after taking an anti-biotic to replenish your intestinal flora with healthy, friendly bacteria.
Since one of the causes of ear infections are allergies, people can and do respond to allergy elimination technique. This is where the offending material is treated and eliminated by stimulating and treating the acupuncture points along the spinal column. It also works by accessing the higher brain centers which is the computer of the body. While the patient holds the allergen in his/her hand a message is sent to the brain-"Heal this condition."
Ways to Prevent Ear Infections in Children
Take your children to regular chiropractic checkups
Breastfeed exclusively for at least 6 months
Avoid unnecessary medications; especially antibiotics
Don't use pacifiers
Don't expose babies or children to cigarette smoke
Avoid dairy
Limit juice; especially before bed
Feed toddlers plenty of fruits and vegetables
Don't allow water to pool in your child's ears after bathing or swimming
Never insert anything into your child's ears; including cotton swabs
Ear Infection: Consult with Dr. Goldberg
Give Wellness Associates a call at:412-367-3778, to see if you're a candidate for conservative chiropractic adjustments, allergy elimination and nutrition as an alternative to treating ear infections, without antibiotics and tubes in the ear. Health and wellness, without a prescription and side-effects. An ear infection can effectively be treated with a prescription.
