Dear Judy,
About 6 months ago, my daughter (4 years old) was diagnosed with a mild-to-moderate hearing loss in both ears (due to fluid behind ear drums & scarring of). She could not hear me when I called her from downstairs or when I spoke to her in the car (she could not see my face/mouth). The Ear Nose Throat spec. we went to see immediatley suggested grommet surgery (without even looking at my daughter). I returned to GP unhappy and unwilling to commit to surgery and asking him what they next option was... I was not happy with the thought of the general anaesthethic, or the scapel making an incision in both of her eardrums.... grrrr...
So, the GP suggested that I elimate dairy from her/our diets ASAP, and he sent her for a food allergy test, that confirmed this as well as showing an extreme allergy to wheat. Months later, after several hearing test along the way and totally rearranging my shopping and cooking routines... we have had success and avoided surgery. At the last hearing test (3 weeks ago), most of her hearing levels were back up at the normal range and some were just below. It has taken 6 months, and a lot of patience...
I actually didn't use any oils during this time, however my children both take a multivitamin everyday.
Hope I can offer some help,
Victoria
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