Home Remedies for Sinus Infections
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Sinus Infections Home Remedies:
Submitted by Melanie at 2008-01-25 12:09:51
Garlic is a proven natural antibiotic. After a few days of taking garlic pills or 2 garlic cloves a day, my infection is typically gone. I use this for my family and have had friends use it with great results. It can't hurt to try either.
rating: 6 (28 votes)
Submitted by Emily at 2009-12-10 09:27:31
Sinus Buster - I have had recurring sinus infections for years and have tried many prescription medicines and even more OTC (especially natural remedies). I tried Sinus Buster and within 30 minutes I felt relief and the next morning the infection (huge big glob of green mucous) got rinsed out with my daily neti pot rinse.
rating: 6 (6 votes)
Submitted by Gene at 2010-02-22 11:20:32
This remedy was given to me in the early nineties and was very effective:
In a pot:
3cups of water plus extra for absorption by herbs;
Bring to boil - turn off heat;
Put in pot for each cup: one teaspoon each of St. Johns Wort, Plantain, and Stinging Nettle (Echinacea can be used in place of Plantain)(use fresh herbs not prepackaged teas);
Let steep for 3 to 6 minutes;
Drink a cup and then the remainder whil still fresh.
There is no second day for hte infection. It is usually gone in a few hours: relief is immediate.
Now, the caveat: the above is my experience with fresh bulk herbs; I currently going through a sinus infection for hte first time in years; I no longer have access to bulk herbs but must rely on capsules and teas: the capsules were ineffective and only when I doubled up the teabags did they begin to cure the infection; still, it is nothing like the results from fresh herbs. And, unlike with fresh herbs, using prepackaged teas has taken three days and going.
I consider the effectiveness level to be as follows:
1. teas from fresh herbs
2. teas from extracts
prepackaged teas
4. commercial capsules
rating: 6 (6 votes)
Submitted by Tom at 2007-06-12 08:28:45
This method helps to keep a cold from turning into a sinus infection. It also helps a bit with congestion.
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 tablespoon distilled vinegar
1 cup boiling water
Dissolve/dilute the salt and vinegar in the boiling water. This solution can then be used either with an atomizer (a recycled Afrin nose spray bottle is what I used) or put up in a dropper bottle.
Obviously you let it cool!
I've used this as a nose spray to help with colds and to help prevent sinus infections. I've also used it as a prophylactic method before going on outings with crowds during cold season. I've still gotten the occasional cold but don't seem to get them as easily.
The saline is easy on the sinuses and the vinegar creates a slightly acidic pH. My guess is that sinus bugs don't like the pH shift.
Give it a try. I've had good luck with it and used to get sinus infections as a result of having a cold nearly every time. I also used to get sinus infections from swimming. Those are also history.
rating: 5 (39 votes)
Submitted by Shawnna at 2007-12-13 22:06:20
I am currently treating my sinus infection WITHOUT antibiotics for the very first time, and am pleasantly surprised at how effective and fast the treatment has been. Here's what I've been using: oil of oregano (place drops under tongue for a few seconds, then drink a cup of water -2x/day); grapefruit seed extract (dissolve a few drops in a cup of water - 2x/day); apple cider vinegar (2 Tbs in 8oz of water - 2x/day, plus 1/4 cup in 16oz water in the middle of the day).
I have also used an OTC nasal spray to supplement this. When I started my treatment, I had lots of sinus pain and pressure, congestion and the beginning of a toothache caused by my inflamed sinuses. It's been four days and my symptoms have almost disappeared! Not only did I avoid antibiotics, which are over-prescribed and can harm the body, I also saved $$ by avoiding a doctor visit and prescription costs!
I purchased the oil of oregano, grapefruit seed extract and organic apple cider vinegar at a local health food/nutrional store.
rating: 5 (24 votes)
Submitted by Amy at 2009-02-07 22:26:52
I've got two words for you...Neti Pot!
rating: 5 (23 votes)
Submitted at 2009-02-26 02:20:00
Drink about a shot glass full of Noni juice several times a day. It can be found at any GNC or health food store. Tastes terrible, but will cure a sinus infection in no time.
rating: 5 (12 votes)
Submitted by Psycomp at 2011-01-07 04:42:54
Discovered by students at the University of Ottawa (Ontario - Canada). Fight sinusitis by eating Manuka honey. I've tried Manuka honey from Australia and from New Zealand and found that the one from New Zealand is more effective for some reason. Manuka honey has been found to be 20X more effective than the antibiotics prescribed by doctors.
All you have to do is eat a teaspoon of Manuka honey twice a day and watch your sinusitis completely leave within 48 hrs. It may take longer if your sinusitis is caused by a virus.
If you find it too sweet, then dissolve the honey in a warm cup of water or tea or use it as a spread on toasts.
rating: 4 (13 votes)
Submitted by kannan at 2010-02-01 04:19:06
This nasal spray was introduced to me by a friend when traveling in China. Since then, I highly recommend this spray to all friends who struggle with sinus headaches or infections. I also use this for prevention – before flying, going out to public places, or if I’m around a sick person. If you already have sinus congestion, this spray will clear it out, enabling prescription nose sprays to be more effective. You can check out the site at.sinofreshstore
rating: 4 (13 votes)
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