These natural remedies are increasingly being used in lieu of conventional medicine because they are being proven to be more effective.
Chronic sinusitis is a recurrent problem or lasts more than three months. It can be an extremely painful condition and can seriously affect the quality of a persons life.
When the sinuses become inflamed and nasal congestion occurs it is an ideal environment for bacterial and fungal infections.
Acute sinusitis is usually caused by the common cold whereas chronic sinusitis can be caused by a variety of reasons such as; recurring bouts of acute sinusitis combined with a low immune system, allergies, fungal infections, nasal polyps (growth in the sinuses) or tumours, deviated nasal septum, trauma to the face (a fractured or broken bone may obstruct the sinuses), medical conditions such as cystic fibrosis, gastroesophageal reflux, HIV and other immune system diseases, immune system cells (with certain health conditions immune cells called eosinophils can cause inflammation), regular exposure to pollutants such as cigarette smoke. The key element to all of the foregoing is bacterial and/or fungal infection.
The symptoms can include one, several or all of the following; sinus/facial tenderness, pressure and pain, pain felt in ears, jaws and teeth, tiredness, dizziness, post nasal drip and a green nasal discharge, nasal congestion, reduced sense of smell, cough, sore throat, bad breath, nausea.
These natural remedies are extremely effective and have helped many people get rid if their sinusitis.
Natural nasal sprays – SinuSoothe in particular is doctor recommended and contains natural ingredients which relieve inflammation, nasal congestion, sinus pain, headaches, removes airborne irritants etc. SinuSoothe is anti-bacterial and anti-fungal and therefore kills any infection present. In addition it contains natural anti-histamines that relieve a runny, itchy nose and sneezing etc. and desensitizes the nasal passages to allergens. It also removes airborne allergens. SinuSoothe can be used long term, is non – addictive and has no side effects. It provides not only a ‘quick fix’ but also a long term solution for sinusitis sufferers.
Saline sprays – Sterimar is one of the main producers of this type of nasal spray. Although not as effective as Sinusoothe for treating sinusitis it does have it’s uses and is particularly useful for removing unwanted allergens and relieving nasal congestion. There are two types of solution , isotonic and hypertonic, which have varying levels of salt content. Sterimar is entirely safe and is not addictive.
Nasal irrigation – A neti pot is used to irrigate the sinuses with either an isotonic or hypertonic solution. An isotonic solution has the same salt concentration as your body. A hypertonic solution has a higher salt content and may be more useful at drawing moisture and mucous from the sinuses. This may help reduce inflammation and relieve nasal congestion. It is a good practice for keeping your sinuses clean and removing irritants. It is completely safe provided you use the correct saline solution.
Natural anti-histamines – Sinusitis caused by allergies would benefit from these. Quercetin and butterbur can be just as effective as OTC anti-histamines but without their side effects. Your local health food store should be able to advise you on these and others. It usually takes about 4 weeks for these to start taking effect.
Stop getting stressed – A small amount of stress is fine so long as it is not ‘distress’. Pressure is healthy and can provide motivation. When we are overwhelmed we feel stressed out and it contributes to ill health. Relaxation and taking time outs are essential and there are lots of herbs/supplements available which can assist relaxation if you find it hard to switch off.
Exercise – Exercise has been known to reduce sinusitis symptoms since the endorphins released during exercise act as natural painkiller. It can also improve immune function provided it is not over strenuous. Exercise energises the body.
Improving immune system – Eating a nutritional diet and supplementing with the essential vitamins and minerals is essential to having a strong immune system. Vitamin C. B complex, garlic, zinc, multi-vitamins etc. can all be found at health stores and can be beneficial.
Natural anti-inflammatories- Since the symptoms of sinusitis are caused by inflammation it follows that by reducing inflammation you will reduce the severity of the symptoms. Omega 3,6 &9 oils, vitamin C, turmeric and ginger are all excellent natural anti-inflammatories. There are plenty of others and your local health food store should be able to advise you on these. It usually takes about 4 weeks for these to start taking effect.
Nasal barriers – For hay fever sufferers special gels can be applied inside the nostrils to catch pollen.
Before using new treatments please speak with a doctor first.
Learn more about natural sinusitis treatments and natural nasal sprays . Stop by Rachel Scott’s site. Rachel Scott has a Ph.D. in Ethnobotany and works for SinuSoothe LLC. She is one of the worlds leading experts in treating sinusitis.
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