My sister came down with bronchitis and a horrible ear infection. Her ears were in so much pain and she went searching on the internet for holistical help. She has been oil pulling for about 2 months now and loves sesame oil. She ended up finding info on putting the warm oil in her ears also. She did that and her pain went away immediately. We haven't heard about the garlic so I will let her know about that. Thank God for the oil or she would probably have to go to the doc and all they would do is give her drugs....