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How To Get Rid of Sinus Infection Naturally
Fortunately, there are several natural remedies for sinus infection that can also ease sinus pain nad help with recurrent sinusitis. I tried them all, and some of them proved to be less/more effective than others.
Here is my top three :
Sinus rinses (it helps you get rid of sinus congestion, re-establish normal drainage and reduce bacterial load);
Steam inhalation (it helps relieve sinus pressure and tooth pain related to it, headache or facial pain);
Diet and supplimentation (can create a less favorable environment for pathogens to grow) by reducing the intake of sugars and simple starches (pasta, bread, sweets), processed foods etc, and complementing with anti-bacterial/anti-fungal supplements.
Let’s dive in some of these home remedies that can help reduce sinus inflammation and improve the drainage of mucous.
Sinsus Rinse (Nasal Irrigation)
This is one of the most effective home remedy for relieving sinus pressure and helping clearing the mucous.
Use a neti pot or a nasal rinsing bottle, fill it with warm boiled, distiled or sterile water (to prevent contamination), mix 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda + 1/4 teaspoon sea salt. Now, you can use only this saline sinus rinse recipe, but if you have a chronic or stuborn sinsus infection you migh need extra help.
Use your usual nasal irrigation with warm saline water and enrich it with these ingredients (chose 1 or 2 at a time):
1 or 2 drops of iodine (it helps with reducing bacterial growth);
1/2 teaspoon of xylitol (it was shown that xylitol irrigations can improve greatly the symptoms of chronic rhinosinusitis as compared to saline irrigation. It makes it harder for bacteria to hold on to the tissue in the sinus passages, which makes it a great natural remedy for bacterial sinus infection).
5 to 10 drops of Grapefruit Seed Extract (GSE) – an antiviral and antibacterial agent derived from grapefruit and can also help treat a sinus infection naturally. For kids you can use less drops (like five), for adults I found to be effective 7 to 10 drops, mixed in the saline solution.
Ozonated water – can also be used as natural remedy for sinus infection. It provides gentle effective cleansing and is used during surgeries to keep open areas sterile to prevent infections. It can limit bacteria, viruses, fungi, yeast, and protozoa from growth. Ozonating water can easily be performed by using a cheap ozone generator.
7 to 10 drops of coloidal silver – there is a study that used it twice daily (0.015 mg/mL) in sinonasal rinses for 10 days and showed that it’s somewhat effective, but it may require a more prolonged use for better results. Personally I like to add 2 drops in each nostril after rinsing.
1 drop of antibacterial essential oil (such as sage, lavender or tea tree) – 1 to 2 drops maximum mixed in the saline solution, if you use more, it could irritate your mucous membranes. These are amongst the most gentle and effective essential oils that have a therapeutic grade.
30-35 drops lemon juice, freshly squeezed. It helps release stubborn mucus.
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