Garlic is not just a strong flavor for your Italian food. It also has so very strong healing properties!

So we took a week off last week to talk about a great man, but now we are back. You have seen Tip 1 and Tip 2. This week, we are going to talk about some things that may help if your little one DOES get sick. Once again, these are things I have used, so make sure and do your research before trying anything out.

Tip 3: Garlic and Willow/Garlic Ear Oil

A little about Garlic

1. Garlic is presumed to have antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory abilities.
   
2. Garlic is very strong raw, so be careful in eating it.
   
3. Garlic was used while building the pyramids as an energy booster.
   
4. Garlic was used in World War I to treat various infections and in World War II to ward off poisoning and gangrene in battle wounds.
   
5. Garlic was studied by Dr. Irwin Zimet and found to work wonders with respiratory illnesses such as colds, flu and bronchitis.
   
6. Garlic is said to be the second oldest medication.
   

Fresh garlic is the best way to go when using it for medicinal purposes. Crush it, chop it or press it into your spaghetti sauce to add some healing agents to your families meals. Studies have shown that garlic acts as a decongestant and expectorant and helps to regulate mucus. If you can tolerate it (and some can) you can eat a whole clove of garlic (but it is really spicy). Most kids will not eat one whole, but if you work to have about one clover per adult serving and about a half for each child's serving, you will get more benefit. Learn more about Garlic.

Additionally, if your child appears to have an infection of any kind, Garlic should not be a substitute for calling your physician.

A little about Willow/Garlic Ear Oil (for kids)

1. Ear Oil usually is EVOO or pure garlic oil based.
   
2. Ear Oil helps to support the natural function of the ear.
   
3. Ear Oil is in safe doses to protect the sensitivity of the ear drum.
   
4. Ear Oil should always be used warm. To warm, place entire bottle in warm water. Test on inner wrist before administering in your child's ear for safe temperature.
   
5. Ear Oil smells very strong, so do not be alarmed if your child smells.
   

We used Ear Oil anytime our little one shows signs of ear problems. I used it multiple time on myself prior to trying it with her. I found that the warmth helps to sooth any pain. When I feel like I have fluid in my ears, the rememdy really helps.

My little girl was said to have a minor ear infection at her last doctor's appointment. The doctor gave me the option to give her the antibiotic or not since it was just a little swelling. Mine was not showing signs of discomfort, so I used the Ear Oil for five days at nap and bedtime. The infection was completely gone. Make sure it is warm when you use it and only follow instructions. We made a game out of it to get her to lay on her side to get the drops in. Jiggling their ear gently helps to get the oil into her ear canal.

Other tips we have used when the ear aches come:

• Put books under the head of the bed to elevate their heads and relieve some pressure.
• Warm wash cloths pressed to each ear.
• Lots of cuddling and sometimes a trip to the doctor! Ear infections can get really nasty if not watched, so if you do not see a difference in your child's disposition or see fever of any kind, please call your pediatrician!

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Read some more about the benefits of Ear Oil.

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