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                      Best Tips for Healthy Sinuses

 

Clogged sinuses are no fun as many of you know.  Unchecked they can lead to PAIN, infection, sleep disruption and other health problems.  Sinus congestion is predicated on two factors: mucus thickness or viscosity and or inflammation of the tissue itself. 

Researchers have recently demonstrated a strong link between bacterium such as Pseudomonas and Staph Aureus and chronic sinus problems. I see this daily in my practice as part of my microbiology testing of various clients. (LINK) It seems that these bacteria may overstimulate the immune system creating too much inflammation and leading to chronic sinusitis. 

The best treatment therefore is contingent upon proper testing and treatment of the cause. Should you wish to take this approach please contact us for an appointment to get started. ALL of our clients report lasting relief from their sinus woes taking this pathway.

There are other causes and treatments for occasional sinus problems.  Let's take a look at these factors now.

DIET: A whole foods low sugar diet with few mucus producing foods like white refined flours and dairy foods as well as  proper hydration will help to thin mucus keeping the channel moving.  Additionally, hot spicy foods like Tabasco, Wasabe, and Horse Radish will help to immediately thin thicker mucus.

ALLERGENS: Avoidance of allergens like dust mites and pet dander will help reduce inflammation and keep things moving.  Diagnosis of Food ALLERGENS or Environmental Allergens is extremely helpful for some people with chronic sinus problems.

STRESS:  Facial Tension in the form of muscle contracture can put pressure on the sinuses.  Learn to relax these muscles. Acupuncture can be really helpful here.

ELEVATION: Keeping the head of your bed elevated can keep sinuses open during the night.

AVOID Antihistamines:  They cause thicker mucus which inflames the sinus cavity.

GET some unprocessed air.  Taking an outdoor walk in unheated, non air conditioned air can be very helpful in reducing sinus pressure.  10 or 15 minutes can do the trick.

Warm Compresses also work temporarily to reduce inflammation and thin mucus congestion.

Oil of Eucalyptus on the cheekbones and in a steam bath can also reduce inflammation quickly.

Saline Rinse or NETI Pot can be very helpful as a daily practice but do NOT be overly aggressive or you will create REBOUND inflammation. ALSO always use distilled non chlorinated water. Warm water is best. Ditto: Nasal Decongestants and decongestant sprays will create rebound sinus problems with chronic use. One I LOVE & Ships FREE IS: Citricidal with grapefruit extract.

Hopefully these tips will help you LOVE your sinuses. We also have an aisle of products to help you!

 

Best of Sinus Health!

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