In Which Maggie Debates Whether or Not to Believe a Comedian.

Of course, comedians love to joke around--that's they do it for a living, after all--so I wasn't sure what to make of this.
I was watching Amy Poehler (whom I adore) on Jay Leno. She said her son had an earache recently, and the pediatrician told her to make a poultice out of onions.
To make the poultice, saute onions in olive oil, stuff the warm mixture into a sock, and hold it against the affected ear.

I had to check this out, and in my web searching, I was able to verify the onion cure. I particularly liked this page, so I'm passing it on.
http://www.organicauthority.com/health/health/how-to-rapidly-relieve-an-earache-using-supplies-you-probably-already-have-in-your-home.html