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How Recurring Ear Infections Effect Child Development

Children are continuously being exposed to bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. A strong immune system allows their natural defenses to be able to fight these invaders and ward off illnesses.

When a child gets an ear infection, wax build-up is their body’s attempt at blocking the attacker. Ear infections at a young age can effect a child’s development of good speech and language as they are trying to process and listen through the wax in the ear. In school age children, being overly susceptible to ear infections can result in missing school days and attempting to listen and process information through the build-up of wax, which effects their overall learning and development. By boosting your child’s immune system, removing any food intolerances and enhancing their ability to fight invaders quickly, you can support their overall development and health which will have a positive effect throughout their lives.

Immune-boosting Bars:

Ingredients (organic when possible)

2 eggs -source of Vitamin D which has an antibacterial action in the body

250g gluten free oats -source of zinc which boosts immunity and fights infection

150ml of almond milk -source of calcium

4 dates -source of Vitamin A which strengthens the mucous membrane as the first line of defense

Handful of berries -source of Vitamin C providing strong antibacterial and antiviral actions

  • Place all ingredients in a food processer
  • Spread out mixture on baking paper and cook in an oven at 180 degrees for 20 minutes.
  • Allow to cool, cut into slices and store.

*Please be advised not to use an earbud, finger, or anything else to poke inside the ear to remove wax. This can damage the delicate ear canal and eardrum, or pack the wax in even further. It’s OK to wipe the outside of the ear with a washcloth.

By Nutritionist and College of Naturopathic Medicine graduate, Louise Quinlan. Louise specialises in holistic children’s health. 

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