Table of Contents
| QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | ||||||
| JEAN'S FAMOUS TOMATO TEA | ||||||
| ACUPRESSURE, SINUS RINSE | ||||||
| ACV, GARLIC, OREGANO OIL, SEA SALT | ||||||
| AJWAIN SEEDS | ||||||
| APPLE CIDER VINEGAR | ||||||
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Sinus Congestion Remedies
MOST POPULAR SINUS CONGESTION REMEDIES:
| REMEDY NAME | # of YEAS |
| TOMATO TEA | 122 - BEST! |
| APPLE CIDER VINEGAR | 25 |
| CAYENNE PEPPER | 3 |
| OIL PULLING | 7 |
| STEAMING HOT TOWELS | 3 |
| STEAMING WITH ACV | 4 |
| VICKS | 4 |
DISCLAIMER
Our readers offer information and opinions on Earth Clinic, not as a substitute for professional medical prevention, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult with your physician, pharmacist, or health care provider before taking any home remedies or supplements or following any treatment suggested by anyone on this site. Only your health care provider, personal physician, or pharmacist can provide you with advice on what is safe and effective for your unique needs or diagnose your particular medical history.
POPULAR REMEDIES:
| APPLE CIDER VINEGAR | 63 YEAS |
| STEAMING | 9 YEAS |
| NETI POT REMEDY | 8 YEAS |
| OIL PULLING | 7 YEAS |
| APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, CAYENNE | 6 YEAS |
JEAN'S FAMOUS TOMATO TEA
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Jean writes, "After drinking this recipe, your sinus congestion will disappear REAL fast. All these ingredients not only work on the immediate symptoms, but add plenty of vitamin C to fight a cold, and garlic to fight infection.
Recipe:
- Add 1 cup tomato juice,
- 1 tsp chopped fresh garlic,
- 1/2 tsp of hot sauce,
- 1 tsp lemon juice,
- and a pinch or two of celery salt for flavor
Heat ingredients and drink hot."
EC: Read the considerable reader feedback on Tomato Tea here: http://www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/tomato_tea.html, including Jean's updates."
Replies01/04/2011: Brockmanxiii from Azzano Decimo, Pordenone, Italy replies: "Within an 15 minutes of drinking one cup of "Jean's Famous Tomato Tea" I could breath again. I used the original recipe and it worked wonders. I am already planning on a secound cup this afternoon. Thanks Jean! I found Earth Clinic by chance and now I'm addicted to searching common issues. What a wonderful site."
01/12/2011: Marie from Philadelphia, Pa replies: "I, like the many others who tried this, is thankful for this site. This worked so well for me. I got a sinus headache and wasn't sure what to do. I remembered earth clinic and found the tomato tea recipe. I went out and bought everything I needed and made it right away. I felt relief after an hour. I made more the next day and the day after that. By the second day of taking it I was back to normal. Now I just make the tea because I love eating it and I know its good for me. It has all good stuff in it. Also I make it for my friends and they love it too. Thank you Jean!!!!!"
01/23/2011: Heather from Greensboro, Nc replies: "This really works! Thank you."
03/03/2011: Gojus from Alameda, Ca replies: "Just drank a cup and feeling much better! Thanks for the receipe!"
03/16/2011: Cnlk from Plymouth, Wi replies: "Tried the tomato tea, great stuff. Didn't provide me with immediate relief, but does help. I spiced it up a bit by adding some vinegar from a jar of jalapeno's and one diced jalapeno slice. Also added a little cumin and used a 5.5oz can of low sodium V8 juice."
03/20/2011: Jmb from Beaufort, Sc/usa replies: "My left sinus was completely congested in the upper area (I can breathe fine just extreme headache and eye pain) for the last 2 days due I believe due to the extreme pollen we are experiencing this year. I just tried tomato tea 5 minutes ago for the first time and I am already feeling the benefits. I think one more cup in the morning and I will be back to normal. Thanks so much!!!"
04/15/2011: Leslie from Milwaukee, Wi replies: "It is unbelievable how good this remedy works. I made this tea after taking cough medicine 4 hours before with absolutely no relief. Halfway through drinking a cup, I could breath through my nose as though I had no cold. Thank you for sharing this natural "cure". I feel a lot better."
05/13/2011: Ryley from Vancouver, British Columbia replies: "It worked and all my sinus worries are gone. Thank you so much!"
[NAY] 01/02/2012: Adrienne from Singapore replies: "I really wanted this Tomato Tea to work but it hasn't. I even tried it twice -- real hot so that I could inhale some of the vapours. Sadly, like most things on this site, I think it's just another old folk remedy. It's been several hours since my first cup of the tea and still I am blocked in both sinuses. I will probably just go to some regular Zyrtec now."
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ACUPRESSURE, SINUS RINSE
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[YEA] 01/31/2011: Dianec from Los Angeles, Ca, United States writes: "Hello I submitted the sinus help regarding accupressure and sinus rinse about a year ago! For a week now I have had very little problem with my decade long sinusitis nightmare. While the accupressure and sinus rinse helped this is what is working for me about 100%. I HAVE BEEN WEARING A WARM CAP ON MY HEAD DAY AND NIGHT AND I HAVE NOT HAD ANY PROBLEM WITH MY SINUSITIS! I'M NOT KIDDING! So far the draining, spitting, and post-nasal drip have stopped. It seems keeping my head warm keeps my sinuses normal! Try it and see if it works for you! Such a simple thing has me back to normal.I have been wearing a large green knitted cap that covers my entire head.Thanks Diane"
Replies02/07/2011: Arcadian from New Braunfels, Tx replies: "What's a Warm Cap & where do you get it from? I would like to try that out."
01/25/2012: Julz from Calgary, Alberta, Canada replies: "The tomato tea is not only delicious, but it honest to goodness is the only things that's worked thus far for my sinus infection. Finally I can breathe!"
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ACV, GARLIC, OREGANO OIL, SEA SALT
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[YEA] 01/09/2008: KIM from MARINA DEL REY, CA writes: "Over the holiday I took a bus trip and It seemed that the person on the side, back and front of me was coughing and sneezing. I had a turtle neck and a scarf to cover my mouth and nose but when I returned home I kept feeling like I was going to catch a cold for a week. When it finally manifested it was by way of my sinus cavity and throat with a dry cough. I took an over the counter med. and Motrin and was still miserable. I finally could not take it any more and typed in cures for sinus in my computers search engine and your site was at the top of the list. When I clicked on the site the testimonial page popped up first. In Los Angeles we have a store called Yummy.com that delivers organic groceries. On their website they didn't have the ACV but when I talked to the sales assoc. She checked the shelf and they not only had ACV but it was organic with "mothers veil." It has been 3 days and my cough is completely gone and my sinuses no longer drip. My mixture is:
2 garlic cloves
2tsps. oregano oil
2 tbs. organic ACV
dash sea salt
8oz water
microwaved for 2 1/2 minutes
in a coffe mug"
[WARNING!] 02/04/2011: Linny from St. Louis, Missouri replies: "DEAR EARTH CLINIC, I WROTE REC. ABOUT MY BREATHING PROBLEMS.
READ ABOUT TAKING: 2 GARLIC CLOVES, 2 TEASPOONS OREGANO OIL, 2 TALBESPOONS ACV, DASH SEA SALT, 8 OZ. WATER, 2-1/2 MIN IN MICROWAVE IN A MUG.
DID THIS: ALMOST KILLED ME. 2 DROPS MAYBE OF OREGANO OIL. THERE IS NO WAY YOU CAN DO 2 TEASPOONS. PLEASE, PLEASE REMOVE FROM EARTH CLINIC BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT. THANKS, LINNY"
02/05/2011: Cindy from Paradise, California, Usa replies: "First of all - it had to have been 2 drops because that is the way O of Oregano is normally recommended, by a drop at a time. Second, it has to be diluted by olive oil or another carrier oil if it was concentrated. That is very important. If you buy it at a store make sure if it is already diluted or if you need to dilute it. It works wonders for many things. I use 2 drops on my toothbrush and have saved myself hundreds of dollars at the dentist."
02/11/2011: June from Pasadena, California replies: "Hi Linny,
I have taken large quantities of oregano oil when I've been sick and never had any side effects! I took 3-4 supercritical capsules at at time and up to 4 doses a day. I currently have oregano leaf herbal extract in my cupboard and just looked up the dosage on the bottle after reading your thread: it says 30-40 drops per dose. Not sure what kind of Oregano leaf oil you were taking but I think you'll be okay."
03/19/2011: Marta from Louisa, Va replies: "Linny, Thanks for the warning/correction. June - the 100% pure undiluted organo oil (origanum vulgare) is wayyyy strong. It's very different from pills or extract which is not as strong. Still great and useful, but the pure essential oil burns even on your skin if undiluted. The 1-2 drops of the oil is the safe way to do it (diluted in something else). Hope this is helpful, and thank you for the tips! "
05/04/2011: Kim from Marina Del Rey, Ca replies: "update: the Oregano oil I uesd was the cooking variety."
06/29/2011: Sadie from Kapa'au, Hawaii replies: "The difference is Linny was using undiluted oregano essential oil which my Dr. says to put one drop on your tongue. It's something you'll never forget! Use at least a tablespoon of oil per drop to dilute, which makes the two teaspoons in the recipe a more reasonable dose."
08/14/2011: Rbrooke from Port St Lucie, Florida replies: "Biotics Research makes a great Oil of Oregano in pill form... Easy to take. It's called A.D.P."
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AJWAIN SEEDS
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[BETTER BUT NOT CURED] 04/17/2008: Johnathon from Toronto, Ontario, Canada writes: "I tried the ajwain seeds a couple of times yesterday and didn't see any results, i followed the instructions to the T, didn't experince any of the sensations that i read from other peoples testamonials, so i then tried the spicy tomato tea and only got minor results. So i made another tea about three hours later and still only minor results, it did however help me sleep better, without having to take my any pills which i normally take to help me sleep.. I woke up without any pressure in my sinuses, and no headache, so this morning a dank another tomato tea, and a couple more througout the day. Along with drinking the tea i decided to steam with apple cyder vinager which really helped loosen up my stuffy sinuses, i added thyme and fenugreek to the cyder, not sure if that helps? im going to try a few more cures from your site, and continue with the tea and steam, and keep searching till i find what works best for me..."
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[YEA] 10/27/2006: Mamta from Indiana writes: "i haven't taken any off the counter medicines for colds since 5 yrs !! and my condition was pretty bad when i came to the US. we got Ajwain seeds from an indian store or you will find it in the indian section of a chineses food store . Ajwain is indian oregano but very strong. everytime i get a cold and chest is congested...i take one tsp of ajwain and roast it on a flat pan. once it starts to smoke , quiclky put in a kitchen tissue and take deep inhalations, it makes you sneeze since all the nerve in the nose are raw from the cold....but in 5 minutes it all peaceful, no more colds. and RELIEF...esp. helpful in asthmatic attacks.....also have a strong concaction of ginger,black pepper, clove, basil and cinnamon...boil it in water for 5-10 min and after it cools a bit put a tsp of honey and have it hot. honey should not be heated. according to Ayurveda all these thing reduce phlegm in the body.... enjoy"
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APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
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[YEA] 01/25/2012: Petnut from Spokane, Wa writes: "I read through this post and thought I would try it - within minutes my sinuses are draining. I put about 2 tbs in a cup of tea with some stevia. Lovin it."
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[YEA] 12/27/2011: Ali from Edmonton, Ab writes: "In the city of Edmonton, this time of year, it has been really brutal for cold and sinus problems! It's very dry, dusty and there is no snow.
I have been suffering from colds and sinus trouble... and I refuse to take antibiotics, because I do know for a fact that there are natural cures for everything.
I swear by apple cider vinegar uses for many things, but I have not tried it for sinus trouble, THANK YOU for all the comments. I will try the ACV now."
Replies[YEA] 01/18/2012: Priceless from Dayton, Ohio replies: "Ok I was @ my wits in... I had spend over $50 in over the counter medication. I had ended up over medicated myself @ this point due to now insurance already missing a week of work the only one working in the home... I found this remedy. I honestly went and bought the ACV and fixed my glass as soon as I walked in my home. Instantly I started feeling better. I did wake up around 3 am due to the pressure I guess. I took a tylenol so I could return to sleep. Took another class 8oz this morning..! Everyone @ work was like you look like you went to the SPA!! You look better!! ...Most of all I thank GOD for healing. But I appreciate this website.. I told everyone @ work.... @ lunch one of my co-workers is running to get some ACV... I do hope this helps someone.. Because everyones remarks definitley helped me..
Thanks for all the responses!"
01/23/2012: Brenda from Manning, South Carolina replies: "I've gone through sinus surgery and suffer at least once a week with congestion and running. Got bad tonight that I could not breathe thru BOTH nostrils. I am pregnant so I can not take anything. I drank 6 oz of warm water with 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar and one tbsp honey. Warmed it in the microwave for 20seconds. After about 5 minutes, I can breathe thru left nostril. Right one is still blocked but I'm happy to have at least one to breathe from!!!I do know that cutting sugar and caffeine will help. A nutritionalist also said that milk/dairy is mucous forming. Can't live without all three! I also learned thru study that continuous decongestants will actually worsen congestion. Hope this helps everyone because it is miserable not being able to breathe!"
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12/22/2011: Bonniem from Riverside, Cal., United States writes: "Hello I have been using a drop of Apple Cider Vinegar in warm water in my Neti pot. It works great for sinusitis! I irrigate my sinuses and even use a little in my ears which also helps. I get great comfort from using ACV in water in my Neti pot.
Is this safe? I only use it when I need to and I only use about one drop of Apple Cider Vinegar in the water.
Can this upset the PH Balance in my sinuses? Anyone know?"
Replies01/27/2012: Crystal from Chattanooga, Tn (usa) replies: "I would think it would help the pH balance, particularly if you're using the ACV with "the mother"--that's the apple cider vinegar you see that has what looks like dirt in the bottom. This is actually good bacteria, which evidently is what your sinuses needed!I am not a doctor, I just have researched a lot."
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[YEA] 12/07/2011: Elizabeth from Savannah, Ga writes: "I have had clogged sinuses for about 24 hours now, and my experience tells me that if I let it go on any longer, it will turn into a sinus infection. I've tried OTC decongestants and none have worked. I used my Neti pot 3 times today, with relief for about 10 minutes each time. After surfing the net looking for some kind of home remedy, I found your site and I tried the ACV.
I made a hot 8 oz cup of chamomile tea, poured 2 tbsp of regular Heinz ACV in it and then stirred in 1 tsp of honey to make it palatable. It was still a horrifying taste even with the honey.
I barely got through half the cup before my sinuses cleared and I was able to breathe through my nose. Not sure how this works, but so thankful it does!"
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[YEA] 07/08/2011: Kalki from Kerala, India writes: "I had a blocked nose non stop, December to March. No cold or leaks, just a solidly blocked nose. Poor sleep, dry mouth, heaviness of the head, low energy levels, etc. for 4 months. I tried the Earthclinc revised dosage of ACV and by the 3rd day my nose was completely clear. Amazing!"
Replies07/08/2011: Andrew from Charlottetown, Pei, Canada replies: "what was the revised dosage, could u explain please...thanks"
08/15/2011: Faye from Lakeland, Fl replies: "Are you steaming it and breathing the vapors? Or are you drinking the mixture. It's not clear."
[YEA] 10/07/2011: Crystal from Kennewick, Wa, Usa replies: "My left nostril had been completely swollen shut all afternoon from a cold or sinus infection I'm fighting off. I ignored it till bedtime when I realized that I wouldn't be able to sleep like that. So I turned to earthclinic to see what to do before going to get an otc decongestant. I saw that ACV has yet another use and I have it by the gallon so I tried it - 2 tbl in about 8 oz of water with ginger/honey drink mix (I'm out of my raw honey) After a few sips I did feel less irritation and a slight improvement but still couldn't breathe on the left side. I finished the drink and still not able to breathe I decided to go across the street to the store for the tomato tea ingredients. It took about 15 minutes and by the time I got home the left nostril was open and running. That was about 30 minutes ago and I'm still breathing freely thru my nose and I'm drinking the tomato tea just for good measure. I just wish I had done this earlier in the day!"
[YEA] 10/28/2011: Amy from Atlanta, Ga replies: "Thank you all so much. I have been dealing with a splitting sinus headache all day. I haven't been "sick", but my sinuses have been blocked all day. I tried apple cider vinegar, honey and water and now within 10 min my nose is already remarkably better and my head is 50 percent better. So happy to have found this site!!"
11/24/2011: Kalki from Mumbai, India replies: "Oops, I hadn't noticed the replies to my post. I put 4 teaspoons (2tbsp) of ACV in one litre (33 ounces) of water and drank it throughout the day for 10 days. Cleared my nose by the 3rd day.Revised dosage: http://www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/acvinegar.html#DRINKACV "2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar in 16 ounces of water. Usually 1-2 tall glasses of the concoction are all you'll need each day." "
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[YEA] 07/07/2011: Ronnie from Oak Island, North Carolina writes: "Was suffering for three days with head congestion. Breathing through my nose was impossible. I mixed up two tblspns Apple Cider Vinedar and two tablspns honey. I heated it in microwave for 18 secomds to soften honey for smoother mixture. Within minutes (maybe 3 to 4) I felt my nose begining to run. After thirty minutes my nose was clear!"
Replies[YEA] 01/23/2012: Sarah from Austin, Texas, Us replies: "I tried this remedy just now, to the letter, and it literally worked immediately! I'm blown away! To the OP, thank you so much! :D"
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[YEA] 06/05/2011: Mypeez from Varna, Il writes: "I have been suffering with severe sinus congestion for about a week. I have not been able to smell or taste. I had tried over the counter medication with no relief of symptoms. I came across this site and decided to give apple cider vinegar a try - what could it hurt. I mixed 2 Tbsp. Apple cider vinegar with 1 Tbsp. Honey in 6 ox. of water and warmed the mixture in the microwave. Within 1/2 hour I noticed improvement, by that evening I could taste again. I slept much better that night and feel much better today!"
Replies[YEA] 11/25/2011: Courtney from Boise, Id replies: "After being sick for two days with sinus congestion, lowgrade fever, and sore throat, I finally came across this site. I've been looking for a natural remedy for my sinus congestion because I'm breastfeeding. So, a little skeptical, I mixed two tbsps raw apple cider vinegar into a glass with about 6 oz warm water and about 1 tsp honey. A few sips into the glass, and my nose started running! Now I can breathe a little -- not completely clear, but definitely a relief in pressure! I'm considering drinking some more. It doesn't taste very bad at all (might help that I can't really taste right now :))."
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[NAY] 05/27/2011: Namita from Mumbai, India writes: "Hi,
I found this website while looking for some natural cure/remedies for sinusitis. I have sinus since 7-8years now. Whenever, I travel the same night I fall sick and get sinus attack which lasts for days. I was given antibiotics by doctors earlier. Doctors kept giving me stronger antibiotics every time but then eventually all antibiotics stopped reacting. My sinus attacks are so chronic that I just cant bear it. I get fever, whole face starts pain, eyes feel heavy and watery, head, ear, throat starts paining. I feel very weak. I had been to an ENT specialist 2x and he gave me steroids along with antibiotics which worked the first time but failed the second time. I have no option left now medically thats what I feel. I had a surgery for my sinusitis 3yrs ago which cleared all my congestion and I felt great.After reading how many people have benefitted from drinking ACV, I decided to go for it too. I am in Mumbai, India currently and I could only find American Garden's ACV here. As a beginner, I am taking 2tsp of ACV in 8oz of water twice a day I. E., morning empty stomach after I wake up and before going to bed. I try to add a little more ACV whenever I think I can take it. I have been taking it since 10days now but I dont see any improvement really. I still have congestion. I am not travelling these days. I am allergic to dust and pollution very bad. Oh yes, I did take steam with ACV too. That surely made me breathe good. Also, my skin is glowing a bit. It helps digestion too.
I would like to know why don't I feel any change after drinking ACV and should I take steam everyday? Should I start drinking ACV 3x a day with standard recommendation of 2tsp or should I start taking 2tbsp in 8oz? Please help.
Thanks & Regards, Namita."
Replies05/27/2011: Ti from Houston, Usa replies: "Namita,I buy Organic Apple cider Vinegar form "Naturally Yours" store in Mumbai.
Call 022-3223 0003/9833701982 or www.satvika.inI take 2 tablespoons in 8 pz lukewarm water 3-4 times daily (this brand) has helped get rid of my sinus congestion. I also stopped eating all dairy and ghee products and my sinus problems went away. Good luck :)"
05/27/2011: Tina from Princeton, New Jersey replies: "Hi Namita, as someone who used to live in Mumbai and who now visits it frequently, I can tell you that your sinus congestion could be a reaction to the pollution in the air. What helps me is using the neti cup morning and night, with salt. This seems to keep most of the sinus headaches, congestion etc at bay. During the day, if I need to, I will do steam inhalation with Vicks. The vinegar you are taking is not the one with the 'mother' so I can't say how effective it will be for your sinus but since it seems to benefit you on other ways, that's great. Hope this helps."
05/27/2011: Namita from Montreal, Canada replies: "Hey Tina,Thank you for the feedback. You are right. It must be because of the pollution. I live in Montreal but I have come back to Mumbai for few months and since the time I have landed, I am having Sinus attacks. In Canada, I never had these attacks. I will try to get the Organic ACV. Thanks once again :)
Regards, Namita"
05/27/2011: Namita from Montreal, Canada replies: "Hey Ti, Thank you for your feedback. I will definately try it. Regards, Namita."
11/25/2011: Dave From Greenville, Sc from Greenville, Sc replies: "For the kind of congestion Natami talks about, consider the possibility of a virally based infection. Try colloidal silver to kill the virus. (Antibiotics do not work on viral infections of course; only bacteria. ) Use an ear syrenge to squirt the liquid into both sinus passages; lean head back and let drain down into passages. If this is an infection the most infected side will "burn" the first time you "inject" the silver solution. Of course this application is a sinus irrigation and you could use a "neti pot" but I recommend a syringe to squirt to allow the liquid to get way back into the infected areas. Repeat this fifteen minutes later. If indeed this is a virus, most will be gone the second time you use the silver; but some viruses are lipid coated and you must stay at those with repeated doses for sometimes a week or longer with applications three or four times daily. You can get colloidal silver at most health food stores; usually ridiculously expensive. I make my own from a little 27 volt generator I bought 17 years ago and have been making silver solution for all that time."
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[YEA] 05/14/2011: Hiria from Auckland, New Zealand writes: "Wow - 2 minutes ago I mixed up 6 oz water, 2TV ACV and 1 T of honey. I warmed it in the microwave to melt the honey and help it mix in and cover the taste of ACV. For the first time in nearly a week I can breathe freely through both nostrils. Amazing. I know vinegar - white and brown is useful for a thousand and one things around the home and for other health purposes so I tried this with a positive attitude and maybe it helped that I decided to believe it would work. Highly recommend."
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[YEA] 05/06/2011: Helz from Devon, United Kingdom writes: "Wow! This really worked. No idea how it works.. But it does, and that's good enough for me. Gonna make some or my husband now as his head is 'splitting', just like mine was yesterday (some nasty head-cold) so hopefully will go from grumpy to happy! I have. :) Thank you so much everyone!!!!"
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[YEA] 05/06/2011: Shar35 from Portland, Or, Usa writes: "I have been severely congested after having first the flu and then a bad cold.... Nothing was breaking it up: not neti pot, saline sprays, decongestant sprays (that makes it worse, eventually). In Oregon you must have a prescription for Sudafed, which has been the only remedy which works... "Phenylphrine" just doesn't do any good. So I tried the Apple Cider Vinegar potion with honey and hot water. I didn't think it would work, but less than 10 minutes I could breathe again!! Fantastic cure... I hope it lasts. Thank you!"
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04/07/2011: P. from Atlanta, Ga, Usa writes: "It works! Thank you so much for posting this solution here. I was in such pain all day from a horrible sinus headache. I could not breathe out of either nostril. I tried everything I could think of to alleviate the congestion so that I could breathe and sleep. I read about the cure here and took 8 oz water plus 2 tbspn of ACV and within an hour, I could breathe. Plus it took away the feeling of nausea. I would highly recommend this to anyone who suffers from these types of headaches."
Replies[NAY] 04/10/2011: Marie from Yuma, Arizona replies: "Sounds too good to be true, and I'm still skeptical. Have severe sinus congestion, at times during the day I can't blow in or out of my nose. I don't have infection, as I've just finished antibiotics. Nose has been plugged off and on for a month, increasingly more and more. Tried everything that has been recommended by friends/pharmacists etc to no avail. Was so happy to find this site and hear all the positive outcomes.... So mixed up the ACV, honey in water, drank it, nothing after 15 minutes, so drank some more with much less water. Even inhaled ACV fumes awhile. It's been 20 minutes and still no difference. I need this to work, but I have serious doubts."
[NAY] 04/19/2011: Janicecooks from Baltimore, Md replies: "In search of a natural cure for my week long severe sinus congestion I came here for advice. 5 days of antibiotics and mucinex have done nothing. I tried the ACV last night out of desperation. This horrendous tasting remedy did nothing for my sinuses but irritated my stomach and caused intestinal problems. The thought of drinking this potion again makes my skin crawl."
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03/29/2011: Mische from Hamilton, Bermuda writes: "Just wanted to thank everyone for the comments. I tried 2TBS of Apple Cider Vinegar mixed with a cup of warm water out of desperation. 2 minutes later I heard the congestion break on one side. While the other side didn't clear I was able to get a decent night's sleep for 1st time in a few days. I'm sold and will def keep this remedy in mind for future use. Thanks again! "
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[YEA] 02/28/2011: Debbie from Clinton, Iowa Usa writes: "I have had sinus problems for a long time. Kept me up at night due to barely being able to breath through my nostrils. Came across Earth Clinic on accident and read about Apple Cidar Vinegar ( I have it in my kitcen) in regards to your sinuses, I read about how some people are mixing it with 8 oz of water and 2 tblsp of Honey. I thought I would try it right then and there, and viola, in less than 6 minutes I could breath through my nose with out feeling like I was breathing through a pin hole!!! I slept all night long, and felt rested the next day. I mixed it up again, as I felt my sinus starting to revert back to where they were, and now I'm cleared up again. It, for me, lasted well over 24 hours....
This is a great sight, I have spent the last couple of hours now reading about Virgin Coconut Oil, which I use for cooking! I will continue to learn on this sight as I do not like, or want to take medicine and I dont now. I am a 55 year old female with no health issues as of yet. If I ever do end up with any, then I will look to this sight first! Thank you!"
Replies03/20/2011: Harry from Kingsport, Tn replies: "Debbie--Hate to be a problem, but in the article concerning the use of Apple Cider Vingar, Honey & Water--maybe I missed it but I c/not determine the amount of ACV to use. Welcome to the first day of Spring. Harry"
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[YEA] 01/30/2011: Fox from Tucson, Az writes: "I have to admit I am sharing because I got results, was desperate could not sleep sinuses blocked could not breathe, headache, pressure and ear ache, I immediately took 8 oz hot water, 2TBL of ACV and 2TBL honey. Came back and kept reading (still a little skeptical) I had to run for tissue for my nose started just running (within 10 min) just water flowing, now I am breathing after 20 minutes Thank you"
Replies[YEA] 02/12/2011: Jessica from West Union, Oh replies: "My sinuses have been congested for days. I am 17 years old and I've tried pretty much every OTC medicine I can find. I just tried the ACV remedy using 8oz of water, 2 TBSP ACV, and 2 TBSP of honey. After about ten minutes, I could already breathe through my nose again! I couldn't even taste anything because my congestion was so bad, and now I can again. Thanks, this was great! "
02/15/2011: Mrssunbaby from Medford, Oregon, Usa replies: "I just used this remedy and it worked wondefully! My Granny used to give me this when I was a child when I was sick and all stuffed up... I'd forgotten about this remedy until now. Its going down in my book as a "tried and true" remedy! Thanks! "
02/21/2011: Keekey from Omaha, Ne replies: "I had a very bad sinus infection for 5 weeks..... They gave me amox. And afterwards they gave me levaquin, which I had very bad side effects. My sinus was so bad that I would have confusion, memory lost and could not be alert. It was like I was not in reality.... After I saw this site I tried the AVC last night and I slept well..... This morning I took another 8oz cup and I felt the sinus congestion releasing in the forehead area..... Im not confused I am alert, memory 100% and this is reality..... Somthing so cheap work..... I wish I read this before going to the hospital the way I did..... And NONE of their crap worked.... I had mri, cat scans, even spinal tap done...... Im staying all natural from now on.... My vitamins and home remedies...... But of course prayer first!!!"
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01/14/2011: Helena from Houston, Tx, Usa writes: "Hi I am a longtime sinus suferrer and have gone through a lifetime of antibiotics, I have no health insurance and always opt for a hollistic method first I also have chronic asthma as well as many other ailments. While sitting in agony and desperate for help I stumbled across this website and just happened to have the miracle ingridients here at home I got a 8oz glass of water put in 2 tsp of honey and drank it.
As I was reading all theese threads and about 30 min later and thinking yeah right like this is going to work all of a sudden my packed sinuses started moving I could feel it and while reading I had to run to the restroom my nose was running like a faucet and my nasal pasages feel so clear I am in total shock and dibelief this really is a miracle thank you so very much from the bottom of my heart I am a true believer now I will pass this on to everyone I know crying from happiness thank you again I was about to bash my head into a wall before reading this literaly. Thank you , helena"
RepliesEC: Just wondering if perhaps you meant to add apple cider vinegar on this post and forgot?
01/15/2011: Larry from Fairfax, Va / Usa replies: "Please tell me the particular type of honey you used, and was the water hot or room temperature. Also, was anything else added to the water besides the honey? Thanks."
[YEA] 01/28/2011: David from Grand Rapids, Mi replies: "My elderly father in law has been struggling with sinus congestion for more than a year. Unable to take decongestants because of heart medication, he has been suffering to the point of panic attacks and sleepless nights. Long story short, tried the acv/honey mix and almost immediately his congestion disappeared and finally is able to breath easily. My sinuses (sinusii?) began to clear from across the room. Thank you for this post."
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[YEA] 03/21/2010: Kevin from Old Lyme, Ct writes: "Apple Cider Vinegar tea and sinus congestion
I've had sinus infections for decades, and I'd never had a splitting headache like I had tonight. In fact, I don't really get headaches. I think these circumstances might have something to do with it: I'm 49, it's spring, I went out and played some hard basketball. As a result I was getting spotting on both eyes, little patches where I couldn't really see well, a sensation like sunblindness. I ate--my doctor tells me low blood sugar can cause this, and eventually it went away, but the headache got worse, and the combination of symptoms made me think I might be getting a stroke. Well, you try going to sleep with the nagging presumption that your headache is a stroke. I thought about all the things you think about when you think this night is your last: my beautiful kids growing up without, my ineradicable bad habits. I grew furious about certain facts of my life (debt, unemployment, poor health insurance) and vowed to do everything I could to change these facts, if it turned out that I was not in fact in the middle of dying.
Then I came downstairs and tried some alternatives to morbid insomnia, and I wound up pouring myself three cups of warm water with some apple cider vinegar. My sinuses have cleared, and with it my splitting headache. My insomnia remains, but I can live with that."
Replies[YEA] 11/02/2010: Arsieiuni from Arley, Al, United States Of America replies: "I drank the suggested 2TBS ACV in 8OZ water last night because I really didn't want my sinus to remain congested today. I slept incredibly well and did not wake all night with stuffy head like the day before. This morning, the congestion is markedly less. I still have some congestion in my sinus and some has gone into my throat around the voice box region. Yesterday I did Oil Pulling, Cayenne gargling and ACV and it has turned my horrible sore throat, severely stuff sinus and headache (no fever) into a mild congestion in my nose and throat. I love this site! Thank you, and another YEA! For ACV please!"
02/06/2011: Kat from Austin, Tx replies: "I was skeptical, but yep - sure enough. The ACV worked. Just smelling the vinegar started to open up my sinuses. I'm so super thankful because I think there is nothing quite so maddening as packed sinuses. "
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[YEA] 03/05/2010: Heather from Venice, Ca writes: "I'm amazed. I have a wicked cold. I tried over the counters all day to no success. Sat in the shower and tub with steam for tiny respite. Tonight my nose was so congested i thought my face might pop off. So i googled home cold remedies and found this. My husbands out getting the goods for the tomato tonic but in the meantime i put 2tbs apple cider vinegar in a warm glass of water and 10 minutes later i can close my mouth to breath and my ears have opened up. Thank you apple cider vinegar. Oh and I'm 37."
Replies[YEA] 03/19/2010: Kayla from Orlando, Fl replies: "I tried using generic cold flu medicine for a couple days, which made my cough go away but then I developed horrible congestion. I tried acv, lemon juice, garlic and salt heated with water and the congestion started to go away the second I inhaled the mixture. Relief was immediate."
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02/15/2010: Kathy from Vancouver, Wa, Usa writes: "I have a question about sinus congestion. 10 days ago I developed ear infections in both ears along with a sinus infection. I have had sinus pain/pressure for about two years but never knew it was my sinuses until I went to the dr last week. I'm on antibiotics and the ear infections are cleared up, although my right ear is still somewhat plugged. But my sinuses are still congested, although I don't have any nasal discharge and nothing comes out when I blow my nose. I have been taking the unfiltered ACV, 2TB in warm water with honey, 2X daily for two days now. I do notice some mucus coming from my mouth several times a day but it doesn't feel like it's working on my sinuses. Is it common for it to take longer to open up my sinuses?"
Replies02/23/2010: Amy from Ely, Mn replies: "Ive been diagnosed with chronic sinusitis, everytime i get sick it goes right to my sinuses. A few years ago I had a CT Scan and/or MRI(cant remember which) of my sinuses and they were almost all impacted, so they put me on antibiotics for 6 weeks, the heavy duty stuff, and when they did they scan afterwards it was worse! So ive suffered long with sinus headaches. This past week, my sinuses have kind of cleared, i can breathe, but i still sound stuffed, my sinuses hurt and my ear is plugged. I went in before it got really bad and they said i had to wait until it got bad. I work right across the street from an organic store, so i went and bought some ACV today and i look forward to using it, thanks to this website! Ill let you know how it works! Thanks everyone!"
02/24/2010: Amy from Ely, Mn replies: "Used it twice yesterday and this morning, I can hear out of both of my ears again! Verry happy. Had some sinus drainage also. Getting better!"
02/12/2011: Colleen from Greenwich, Ny replies: "Amy, I have had the same thing for two weeks. The only thing that gave me relief was using a netti pot with a little hydrogen peroxide in it. It stung a little... Ok maybe a lot at times but after I let it out of my sinus' I started sneezing like crazy. After I was done I could breath clear out of both nostrils. Does not last but when I started doing it I couldn't get it to come out the other nostril and now I can with some patience. Good luck!! "
04/14/2011: Nicole from Coquitlam, Bc Canada replies: "Kathy, I am suffering with the same thing. I was at the doctor yesterday and informed that after a nasty sinus infection, the sinuses can swell. No matter how much I blow my nose I still feel pressure up in the sinus area. This is due to the swelling. I was given a perscription for a nasal spray which will reduce inflamation, but am looking at other options to help with congestion. It has been about 8 weeks of sinus problems, I just want a break! I have just started the spray so we will see! "
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[YEA] 01/24/2010: Michael from Las Vegas, Nevada, Usa writes: "hello Ive been suffering from congestion in my chest/nose for the past 4 days. I tried the acv recipe and I can feel my sinuses draining thank god. tomorrow is my 21st birthday so I have a big day ahead of me tomorrow. I tried (every otc medicine I could get my hands on). With no results they seemed to be congesting me even more and I couldn't sleep more then 2 hrs at a time. So I jumped on the web and looked up natural remedies and came across this website. I didn't have all or any of the ingredients to make the spicy tomato drink. So I went to the next remedy I could find on the site. Its now 4:20 am and I can breath now!! I live alone so i don't have measuring spoons/cups so I just put 2 big splashes of acv into a 1/2 bottle of water. I couldn't taste a thing so i drank it down and now I feel great (well I can breath/sleep now) I cant tell you how thankful I am. thanks again. who would have guessed acv is all i needed to breath lol. from skeptic to believer"
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