Hi K.,
Yes I went through it and we were able to dodge a lot of long term issues.
First of all, I got my little one on an incredible multivitamin that boosted her immune system. The body truly tries to fight these things off if it has enough strength. The other thing I did to build her immune system was detox my house. Synthetic chemicals (laundry detergent, cleaning supplies, processed foods and preservatives, bath and body products, even meds) break down the immune system. Meds attack symptoms and even if the symptom goes away, it can cause an additional issue. Antacids cause exacerbated reflux because all they do is stop the reflux short term. It comes back with a vengeance. A little secret that most people don't know is that acid is SUPPOSED to be in the stomach. That's what digests the food. The reflux is usually caused by NOT enough acid so the food doesn't digest properly and it doesn't proceed to the next stop along the way...Have you ever opened a piece of tupperware in the refrigerator after the food had gone bad and it spit at you? The gases that are created by rotten food need to escape. If food doesn't digest in the stomach, the gases created can only go through that soft esophagial valve...
Chiropractic care can help as well if you can find a good upper cervical chiropractor that really understands the immune system. I don't know if you are aware but every body part has a job, even the tonsils, adenoids and the appendix. They are meant to "catch" toxins. The tonsils can actually prevent heart issues. If any of these are inflamed in any way they are doing what they are supposed to do. Yes, you don't want them inflamed, but you also don't want to get rid of them either.
Your doctor is right about the digestive system and the ear issue is related. The immune system stems from good nutrition, correct spinal alignment, and the absence of synthetic chemicals. It's hard to dodge them these days, but it's not impossible.
Hope I helped and feel free to ask for clarification on anything if you need to.
God bless,
M.
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