10/22/2020
And of course, chiropractic care!
Kids and ear infections go hand in hand, right? But is that normal? Along with allergies and asthma, rates have increased in recent decades due to environmental and dietary factors.
90% of kids will have one by age 5, up to 40% will have recurrent ear infections lasting for 3 months, with 10% lasting up to a year. They’re the most common reason for doctor visits and antibiotics.
Recurrent ear infections and antibiotics (or surgery!) do not have to be part of childhood, and avoiding antibiotic overuse is important for gut and general health. Ear infections are a head’s up that your child’s immunity needs some TLC.
What can you do? While most MDs will say there’s nothing you can do, both the research, and 36 years of experience, tell me otherwise. Here are steps you can take to support your child’s immunity and prevent ear infections:
🔸 Breastfeed: Breastfed babies are at least half as likely as their formula-fed cohorts to get ear infections, so if you’re able to, go for it for at least 6 months.
🔸 Avoid fruit juices + dairy: Dairy encourages the production of mucus and inflammation; sugar depresses immune function. (see my article https://avivaromm.com/need-milk-probably-not/)
🔸 Nip colds in the bud: Ear infections are generally preceded by cold symptoms, especially runny noses, so head off early symptoms with the right foods, herbs, and supplements.
🔸 Healthy Diet: The immune system requires nutritional building blocks including protein, good quality fats, and plenty of important vitamins and minerals. Further, junk foods and sugar tax the immune system and use up vital nutrients. I know feeding kids well – and getting them to eat well – are two totally different things!
🔸 A kid’s multivitamin with zinc, vitamin D (400-800 units of D3 daily) and a probiotic daily have been shown to prevent ear infections, while the addition of Vitamin C (250-500 mg) daily can prevent colds as well.
Check out the🌟LINK BELOW and stay tuned for my next post on treatment of ear infections AND for a flash sale on my home natural course - pediatric, coming after Halloween! 👻
https://avivaromm.com/ear-infections-part-1-6-sure-fire-tips-for-preventing-kids-ear-infections-and-antibiotic-overuse-naturally/