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Suffering from sinus problems stinks.
The worst part is the headache that won't go away.
Although you like to do things naturally you find yourself
so uncomfortable that you run to the nearest Rite-Aid or
Eckerd Drugs (you don't have to run too far, they are on
every other block) to buy over the counter (OTC) meds just
to get some relief.
Your headache feels only slightly better, the side effects
of the OTC meds make you feel sick in a different way and
you wonder if it was worth it.
You consider breaking down and going to the doctor who will
probably give you an antibiotic that will rip out your
entire terrain of good bacteria that is working hard to
fight an infection.
Then you counteract the effects of the antibiotics by
popping acidophilus pills and eating gobs of plain yogurt.
Your stomach is upset and again you wonder if it was worth
it.
All of this while living your very busy life and you find
yourself saying "how did I even get through this day?"
"I wish there is something that I can do so I don't feel so
bad and have to get to the point of actually considering
putting chemicals in my body."
Can any of you relate to this scenario?
There is something - actually, some "things" - that you can
do on your own naturally to stop the sinus suffering as well
as prevent it.
Here are my "Seven Suggestions for Sinus Sufferers" ~
If you do these things individually they can be very
helpful. If you do them all simultaneously they are sure to
help.
- Eliminate Causative Foods. . .
. . .these are most often sugar, refined carbs, dairy
(especially aged cheeses), and alcohol. Want to know the
worst combo? Wine eaten with aged cheese and a sugary
desert!
- Use a Neti Pot for Nasal Irrigation. . .
. . .this is a great way to give a little bath to the
mucous membranes of the sinuses. Sinuses are dark moist
environments made up of mucous membranes that can be a
breeding ground for unwanted microbes. When there is an
overgrowth of these germs, sinus problems and infections
ensue.
- Humidify OR Dehumidify Your Environment. . .
. . .if you live in a dry environment and need more
moisture, humidify your living space - and if humid and
damp - which can breed fungus and mold, dehumidify.
- Get Rid of Mold in Your Environment. . .
. . .with the best product that has been researched and
scientifically proven to be naturally effective against
mold -
Thieves Essential oil. Diffuse it.
- Keep Your House Free from Dust. . .
. . .this isn't about running around dusting all of the
time. It's about taking measures to create an ongoing
dust-free environment. Diffusing your
essential oils can help minimize particles and dust
along with killing unwanted microbes in your environment
- Inhale Essential Oils. . .
. . .the absolute best way to get rid of those
pathogenic microbes (aka "the bad bugs"), that hang out
in your nasal passages and sinuses. Doing this in
conjunction with the Neti Pot is powerful! Great oils to
use are peppermint, ravensara, RC, and Raven (YL
blends). (Use only
therapeutic grade oils! YLEO!)
- Cleanse Your Colon. . .
. . .this will amaze you. When I was offering Colon
Hydrotherapy at my Wellness Center this is the one
benefit that was evident among just about everyone -
sinus drainage and breathing easier. The first
noticeable benefit of mechanical colon cleansing (vs.
nutritional by mouth) was sinuses draining.
For those of you who have sinus problems, here is the
important question to answer (and I can pose this to you as
a nurse and a certified colon therapist) - are you
constipated?
People that have sinus problems are frequently dealing with
constipation. If you are curious as to that connection, here
are two reasons why:
- in Chinese Medicine breathing mechanisms and the
colon go together (Lung and Large Intestine share the
same meridian)
- Bernard Jensen (nutritionally oriented chiropractor
who authored many books, and a proponent of colonics)
taught that there were reflex points in the large
intestine that related to the sinuses.
Don't want to do the mechanical colon cleanse (colonic or
home enema)? I think the
Cleansing Trio is a great cleanse from Young Living.
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