Homeopathic medicine Homeopathy has demonstrated success in treating ear infections. In a study comparing homeopathic treatment with traditional treatment, the children who used the homeopathic treatments had less pain, shorter duration of therapy, and more improvement just three hours after starting treatment. Furthermore, a greater percentage of the homeopathic group experienced no recurrences after one year. The homeopathic remedies used were Aconitum, Apis, Belladonna, Capsicum, Chamomilla, Kalium bichromicum, Lachesis, Lycvpodium, Mercurius, Okoubaka, Pulsatilla, and Silicea. It would be preferable if we could all eat only organically grown foods.
Studies indicate different levels of nutrients in organic foods than in regular grocery-store foods.
I no longer think it is possible to obtain adequate amounts of nutrients through diet only. Supplementation is necessary. Vitamin C has long been studied for its impact on the immune system. Vitamin A has also been shown to increase the number of immune cells in children. In addition, I recommend zinc lozenges for children old enough to handle them.