Say Goodbye to Repeated Ear Infections

Chinese medicine (including acupressure and herbal medicine) supports the reduction of chronic/repeat ear infections and oncoming ear infections without repeated rounds of antibiotics.

We always recommend coordinating with your pediatrician for suspected ear infections.

A child is free to play and parents are free from worry when the likelihood of recurrent ear infections is lessened.

Reduce Repeat Ear Infections

Often when children have one ear infection they are more likely to have repeated ear infections. The best ways to reduce the chance of repeated ear infections include:

  • Improving the immune response to reduce the number and duration of infections;

  • Reducing the production of phlegm in the body; and

  • Supporting the draining of fluids trapped in the ear and sinuses.

Acupressure and herbal medicine can achieve these goals. These are effective, pain-free, non-pharmaceutical methods of reducing ear infections.

Furthermore, children love receiving our massage-like treatments!

FAQs

My child has had repeated ear infections and our pediatrician recommends ear tubes. Can acupressure and herbal medicine be used instead?

  • We always recommend working in coordination with your pediatrician. If your pediatrician feels that your child can safely wait for a few months before getting ear tubes, acupressure and herbal medicine will help drain fluids from the ears and sinuses and reduce the likelihood of future ear infections. We recommend periodic check-ups with the pediatrician to assess fluid accumulation in the ears. Typically parents find that their children get remarkably fewer (or no) ear infections after we have worked together.

Are the herbal medicines for reducing ear infections safe?

  • We source our pediatric medicines from companies that we trust to do extensive safety testing. Furthermore, these formulations are designed not to have side effects. We use these herbal formulations on our own children and feel comfortable prescribing them to other families.

Are there things we can do from home that might help support this process?

  • Yes! We will teach you a few appropriate acupressure points to support your child’s health. Furthermore we may recommend dietary or lifestyle changes to support your child’s immune and gut health so that they get sick less frequently. Our recommendations are tailored to the physiology and constitution of each child, and we work with each family depending on their bandwidth for making changes.

Can we book an appointment urgently if we feel an infection coming on?

  • We try to manage our calendars to enable last-minute appointments when needed. It is best to text us at 510-255-0025 for fastest responses.

My child is sensitive to flavors and textures. Will they be able to consume the herbal medicine?

  • We offer a variety of formats for our herbal medicines, everything from small pills to powdered herbs to tinctures (herbs suspended in glycerin or alcohol). We are happy to work with you to find a format that works best for your child in terms of flavor and texture.

Support Recovery from Ear Infections In Progress

Chinese medicine can be used for ear infections in progress. If your child has sinus congestion and seems to be starting to have pain sensations in the ear, after visiting your pediatrician for a check-up you can use acupressure and herbal medicine.

These tools will:

  • Support release of fluids from the ear and sinuses;

  • Support faster recovery from illness with the antiviral and antibacterial herbs; and

  • Decrease the sensation of pain.