5 Natural Remedies For Sinus Infection

What binds 134 million Indians? Well, it is not what you think; it is, in fact, chronic sinus infection. The symptoms of which start from debilitating headaches, fever, and nasal congestion and obstruction. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases’ (NIAID) has come out with the startling revelation that one in eight Indians suffer from the chronic condition of sinusitis.

So, why are more and more people suffering from the debilitating condition of sinusitis? If you dig deep you will know that things are just getting worse every day; this is because of the increasing pollution levels in the air and the not-so-perfect lifestyle led by most of us.

What is a sinus infection? It is a condition caused by inflammation. There is inflammation of the lining of the nasal and throat lining, resulting in accumulation of mucus in the sinus cavity. There is an increasing feeling of pressure build-up in the face, eyes, and the brain. Makes sense? Okay, let’s elaborate on it and find out a little more about the condition.

The sinuses, or sinus cavities, are tiny little hollow spaces where air flows through and via the bones surrounding the nose. The infection of the nasal cavities leads to the sinuses becoming swollen and inflamed. Usually, your sinuses are filled with air, the problem arises when the sinuses are filled with germs such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi that proliferate and lead to an infection.

# Chicken soup for your soul and for your health

Now you know when you are down with sinus headache symptoms that a piping hot bowl of noodle soup makes you forget your headache for some time! With watery eyes and a runny nose, not to forget incessant sneezing, a soup can make you think all is not wrong with the world! Some like it lukewarm but I like the soup hot, majorly because of the steam emanating from the bowl.

# Grapefruit Seed Extract – Tiny seeds with big benefits

I have been hearing a lot of good stuff about grapefruit, looks like even the seeds of grapefruit pack in the nutritional punch. It clears up clear mucus and knocks out other resident evils of your nasal passages, such as microbial contaminants. It’s like a natural antibiotic, only in seed form.

# Activate the acupressure points

I am a big fan of acupressure, there is a simple and greatly calming way that acupressure takes care of you, and the amazing way it helps get rid of sinusitis symptoms is well, at the risk of sounding repetitive, amazing! Activating certain points on your body by a trained osteopath is a sure shot way of putting an end to the long list of woes you generally associate with sinus headache symptoms.

A few minutes is all you need to ease away the sinus pressure and congestion. Acupressure means little effort and zero medicines, yet lasting relief. There, I have summed up acupressure as a potent sinus infection medicine for you.

# Drink more Water – Lots of it

Hydration is the key, it clears up the mucus from your nasal cavities and enables drainage from your sinuses. When it comes to hydration, water is what you should drink, skip the carbonated beverages.

# Some like it hot and spicy

Chilli not my favorite thing in the world, but things kind of change when I have a terrible sinus induced headache. Hot peppers, hotter horseradish, you name it I have it.Boom! A mini explosion in my head, and then everything sort of clears up! Practical magic, I say. As long as it does the job who cares how it does it?