I have occasionally suffered Sinusitis symptoms and it always cleared up in a few days without treatment; until one day I went to a friend?s birthday party. I tell you, I gave up smoking donkey's years ago.
The aforementioned birthday boy hands around cigars; I refused at first. Oh what the heck! One won?t hurt, I won?t inhale anyway. Silly me, I ended up with acute sinusitis that lasted several weeks.
Despite weeks of home remedies for sinusitis, I had to visit my doctor who diagnosed an infection that could only be treated by antibiotics.
So before I provide you with all natural health remedies for sinusitis treatment, I must make it clear to you, you should respond well to the remedies I give below; if not, and your sinuses are painful and goes on for weeks as mine did, or you have persistent attacks, you must see your medical practitioner as -- in exceptional cases -- it can be serious. Infection can spread to the eyes or brain.
The bad news out the way; the good news is you can clear up and sooth your sinuses with natural home remedies easily and effectively.
Treatment for Sinusitis the Natural Way:
Go for your acupressure points first: after applying massage oil, use both your index fingers and gently massage the acupressure points beneath your cheekbones, moving back and forth from your nose to your upper jawbone. Repeat at least 10 times in either direction.
Now, beginning with the bridge of your nose, use the tips of your index fingers to press against either side, moving on down to your nostrils applying a light pressure to the cartilage rather than the bone.
Massaging these acupressure points melt away fatty deposits and helps free the bacteria.
Steam Relief:
Steam is a great relief for sinuses. Draw in the water and swallow while taking a hot shower will help clear your sinuses. Stay in the shower as long as you can and breathe in the steam.
Pour hot water (not too hot) into a bowl; add a small amount of Vick's vapor rub; place the bowl on a steady table, put a towel over your head and breath in the steam and vapor.
If you prefer, add a few drops eucalyptus oil instead, or you can break a Kervol capsule and squirt the contents into the bowl.
Use of a Neti Pot is Another Effective Sinusitis Treatment:
This not to everyone's taste, but I found it very effective. You take a pinch of carbonate of soda, a half teaspoon of salt and mix in a cup of warm water; poor it into a Neti Pot (It is like a small watering can. Yogis use it as breath is much a part of Yoga. You can purchase a Neti Pot at a health store or on the Internet online.
Lean your head to one side and pour the solution into one of your nostrils until the solution comes out the other nostril. Blow your nose gently and repeat with the other nostril until the solution is used up.
If you Enjoy HOT Sauces or HOT Spicy Foods, you're in For a Treat; they Thin the Mucus and this helps Break up Congestion:
- a teaspoon of horseradish and lemon a couple of time a day before food will do wonders for your sinuses.
- Throw some chili peppers into your food will do wonders
- Cayenne pepper is a great spicy alternative
- If you can manage the burn, chop raw fresh garlic and eat
More Tips for the Symptoms of Sinusitis, Including Teas & Herbs:
- Soaking a warm cloth and holding it against your face and eyes will bring relief. Once cool, repeat until you feel better.
- A nice cuppa loosens the mucus. Drink a few cups of Chamomile tea, Ginger tea or Rose hip tea daily. These are well-known old recipes for treating sinusitis.
- Drink Goldenseal tea; it gives your immune system a boost and can kill off bacteria.
- The herbs Ethnicacea and Astragalus is a boost for your immune system and can kill viruses and bacteria. Ask at your health shop.
- At bed time you can add an extra pillow to raise your head allowing your sinuses to drain, or you could raise the head of the bed with a couple of bricks.
Prevention:
Reduce your intake of alcohol as this will only exacerbate your symptoms of sinusitis swelling the nasal membranes.
- Dairy produce could be a problem, but not in all cases, as it forms mucus - a case of trial and error.
- Chlorine is a problem for sinusitis, so avoid swimming pools.
- Smoking is a no no as this can be one of the causes of sinusitis. Avoid anyone smoking around you.
Take care and I'll catchya later. Bye?
James Hamilton-Heenan
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