Whether it's constant trips to the doctor's office, ‘swimmer's ear' in the summer, or even discomfort when little teeth pop out, ears can really be a place our kids need support. And we have that covered! Here are some of our best tips for handling the bumps in the road when it comes to healthy, happy ears (and some of them may surprise you!)
There are a lot of things that can affect our children's ears and cause discomfort:
So when we talk about having healthy, happy ears, we will be talking about supporting other areas of health as well!
FAVORITES FOR ALL THINGS KIDS & EARS
IMMUNE SYSTEM & THE EARS
When we have immune system needs, our ears are often one of the areas affected. Whether it is from increased mucus production, pressure on the small passageways in the ears, or drainage through nasal passageways, the ears can become uncomfortable with acute needs.
These oils and products are our mainstays when it comes to immune health, which is crucial for healthy ears! Grab a few and build your support cabinet. Use the oils in roller blends (recipes below!), add to bath salts, even diffuse.
Thieves essential oil blend Thieves is THE oil when it comes to immune health. This blend of Clove, Rosemary, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus and Lemon boasts some incredible antimicrobial properties, making it a great choice for supporting the immune system.
Lemon essential oil Lemon is a wonderful natural mucolytic, making it a great choice for both immune and respiratory support! Cleansing and purifying, this citrus oil can help break up things lurking in the chest or around the eardrum.
Frankincense essential oil Frankincense is a powerhouse overall - antioxidants, respiratory support, and immune support! Add this oil to your chest rub, roll it on the spine, around the ears, or add to epsom salts for an immune bath.
Inner Defense softgels Inner Defense uses germ kicking essential oils including Oregano, Thyme, and Thieves to reinforce systemic defenses, promote healthy respiratory function, and offer immune support. These liquid capsules dissolve quickly for maximum results and help the body create an unfriendly terrain for yeast and fungus. For younger children, we love to poke a hole in the capsule and apply it to the bottom of the feet or along the spine.
DIFFUSER & ROLLER BLENDS
Healthy Ears Roller
Great to have on hand for kids! Just remember to never put oils IN the ear, simply around them. Roll around the outside of the ear and down over the lymph nodes.
Summer Swim Ear Roller Use after showering and cleaning the ears as desired post swim. Roll around the outside of the ears and down the lymph nodes.
Immune Boost Roller This blend can be used daily or more acutely as needed. For acute needs, use liberally and frequently. Consider rolling on every minute for 10 minutes, every 10 minutes for an hour and every hour thereafter. Note: for younger children you can cut the recipe in half.
SURVIVING SPRING BLOOMS
When the flowers start blooming, the pollen starts flying, and many of us start sniffling, and our ears can feel stopped up! When allergens are in the air (from nature or otherwise!) it can definitely affect the health of our ears. You can use the roller blend above around the ear, but try some of these things as well for whole body support. Often when you support other areas, the ears follow suit!
GUT HEALTH & THE EARS
It may seem strange to talk about gut health when what is grabbing your attention is ear discomfort, but in many cases Candida or other overgrowth in the gut can cause ear issues! It is important to work with a trusted clinician if you have known imbalances, but there is a lot you can do to support gut and ear health on a daily basis as well!
HEALTHY HABITS DIYS
Immune Boost Bath
This is the recipe we swear by for acute immune needs! If you don't have all these oils, use what you have on hand. Feel free to play with the number of drops for a recipe that is exactly what you want!
Immune Boost Bath for Kids A more diluted version for the even smaller ones! You can use your judgment here for how much/what you want to include.
Sinus Support Steam Pot When you're needing some relief from the pressure that spring can cause your sinuses, give this tried and true trick a go!
DIY Nasal Salts
Changing Seasons Oral Spray
DIY Season's Change Capsules
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