Dear katoe,
I have been having problems with my left ear as well. In eastern views they say the ears and the kidneys are related. I have noticed that when I treat my kidneys better my ear feels better! I really like paul pitchford's book healing with whole foods. It has helped me a lot with understanding my own pain. Acupuncture has helped me tremendously...
Karen 12

This may sound disgusting but take some garlic, onions and water and blend it make sure there is more water than garlic and onions. blend it until it is puree make sure its warm water. drink one to 2 cups. then after half an hour go running. then when you come back try eating fruits such as Oranges, Grapefruit and acidic fruits. take a nap and then before you go to sleep that night, boil some water with garlic in it. strain the garlic water through a cloth into a small cup!! then mix the garlic water with some olive oil!! pour it in the ear that is hurting have some one do it for you it may be easier wait til it fizzes so about 30 sec to 45 seconds. the tilt your head let it drain out. then take a warm bath soak your ears. and when you wake up in the morning if it hasnt really worked then repeat the same steps!! its worked for me and its very helpful and soothing