So, after blogging about Ben’s ear infection, a good friend messaged me on Facebook with a unique remedy for ear pain. She’s had a ruptured eardrum, so if she says that this works, I’m inclined to believe her. Here’s the message:
“If Ben complains about pain, take an onion and mash it as you would a potato. Then, wrap it in something and heat it in the microwave till it’s hot (not hot like I'll burn you if I touch it, but hot). Take it out of the microwave and wrap it in a towel (don't worry you can wash it out after), put it on a pillow and then have Ben put his sore ear on it. When he no longer feels the heat, move a piece of towel away so he is one layer closer to the onion.”
What do you think? Neat, eh? My pediatrician recommended a few drops of olive oil in the ear to ease pain. I’ve tried it with Ben, and it seemed to give him some relief. I’m going to try the onion. Why not? It’s an alternative that just might work. And I think that Ben would find it kind of fun to put an onion to his ear!
Anyone else have a kooky remedy to share, for ears or otherwise? A few years ago, when Pierre had poison ivy – everywhere – (never, ever weed-wack a poison ivy bush in shorts and a t-shirt. Wear a hazmat suit!!), he swore that the blow-dryer was the best medicine. Holding a blasting-hot dryer to his blisters for as long as he could stand gave about 30 minutes of itch relief, just long enough to fall asleep at night.
So, a challenge to you my readers (someone?? Anyone??), share your strange remedies below in the comments section. Try them at your own risk. 
xo Naomi
Hello Dear!
ReplyDeleteWell, the olive oil is a highly recommended remedie in natural medecine for otites and it really works.
Here I have heard that the same trick as the onion but garlic really worls also.
WIth all my little patients, olive oil is the great success.
So lets go Ben get well quickly!!
Val? Is this you? Olive oil is great! I bet you have a ton of wonderful natural remedies to share!! xo
DeleteHi Naomi, I have a tip for if you get stung by a wasp or bee and don't know if the stinger is out or not. Slice an onion in half and rub it over the bite. It will get the stinger out for sure. (My father trimed the hedges and didn't notice the wasp nest in it and sliced it in half.)
ReplyDeleteI like this one! Thanks Leah. Looks like I'm going to have to stock-up on onions!Hope your dad's stings are all healed.
DeleteNail polish remover for cold sores - sounds kooky, but it really is an amazing remedy for them! At first sign of the cold sore, soak a cotton ball in nail polish remover and hold it against the sucker as long as you can stand it (I usually do 3 times 30 secs, about 3 times a day or so). If it's already blistered, it's going to sting like hell - but it works! Cold sore usually dries up within a day or two. :)
ReplyDeleteOuch!! Where were you last week when I needed this remedy. =)
ReplyDeleteP.S. Not sure this sounds very healthy....=)
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