Cure a Sinus Infection

Cayenne Snorting

Wed, 22 May 13 16:37:35 -0500

Lauren from St. Petersburg Fl writes: "I put a shake of grounded cayenne pepper in warm water. Used a qtip to stir it and put the tip up my nose. Like way up there. I did start coughing but it was all that nasty flem... It was so gross. But so worth it. I also just put a dry tip and put that all in my nose.... Again as far up as possible. I cryed like a baby and it did hurt but you know what I can breathe and the pressure is gone I feel awesome. This is now my sinus relief remedy!!!! I love it! "

Colloidal Silver

Sat, 18 May 13 13:17:35 -0500

[YEA] Dave from Fountain Inn, Sc writes: "Concerning persistent sinus infections, all the posts above are enlightening and helpful. But if all else fails by all means don\'t forget to try colloidal silver. Over many years of fighting sinus problems I know this; when allergies strike and I\'m getting stuffy, either a virus/fungus/bacteria is at work or the stuffiness will lead to an infection in short order. I get out my trusty colloidal silver (I make my own) and squirt some into both sinus cavities. One side will usually sting a bit. And poof. Stuffyness gone. Maybe one more application to both sinuses. Caught early enough I can knock out 90 percent of all infections immediately. The other 10 percent I have to keep re applying the colloidal silver over a day or two before being completely eliminated. I went from having four or five bad colds/broncial infections a year to none. "

Neti Pot

Fri, 17 May 13 09:41:53 -0500

[YEA] Kimber from North Illinois writes: "After 2 week of dealing with severe spring allergies which consisted of major head/ sinus congestion, watery eyes, and coughing from post nasal drip I felt maybe maybe a trip to the doctor might be a next step. I was taking a decongestant, a antihistamine , netti pot, and Apple Cider Vinegar 2x\'s per day, with all this I was feeling like a sinus infection was brewing- adding pressure and headache. So to get to the point- I hate going to the doctor and trying to handle this the best way I knew how. Desperate to get rid of this brewing sinus infection I took 1 tablespoon of Apple Cider Vinegar and added to the netti pot with warm water. After completing only 1/2 the treatment because it was very uncomfortable burning through my sinus cavity I had to stop. Well be prepared- w/ a box of Kleenex because war had been declared!!! With in minutes stuff/ infection was on its way out. Within an hour relief was being felt. As uncomfortable as the neti pot was with Apple Cider Vinegar the result were quick and immediate. Bye bye infection! "

Cayenne Snorting

Sat, 11 May 13 00:17:23 -0500

[YEA] Keyock from Evansville, Wy writes: "Looking through all the other comments, I was skeptical, especially since I know how much of a wuss I am when it comes to hot stuff, but wow! I was desperate: I couldn\'t breathe, and nothing was coming out and no medicine was really helping. If I was sitting or standing I was fine, but laying down was miserable, let alone trying to sleep. I decided to swab some cayenne pepper in my nose; why not, nothing else is working. At first, I didn\'t get it high enough and thought, \"Wow, this doesn\'t hurt at all, but it\'s not helping either.\" Then, I tried again. It hurt, but not near as much as I thought it would. I waited for 5-10 minutes and decided to blow my nose- and actually got stuff out! Wow! Now I\'m clear as a bell and can actually breathe. Thanks SO VERY MUCH. I thought I\'d regret it; I only regret waiting so long to try it. "

Garlic

Mon, 29 Apr 13 18:39:34 -0500

[YEA] Eventgal from Gladewater, Tx writes: "Was blowing out bloody, yellow yucky stuff for a full week. I used garlic in my neti pot from instructions I found on YouTube. Chop up a few garlic cloves and LET THEM SIT FOR 15 MIN. Pour boiling water OVER the cloves, and then dispose of the garlic. Add sea salt (I use the packets). Use this mixture in the neti pot once it cools. My sinuses were so irritated that the first treatment was... Uh, exhilerating... Almost painful. The second was much better. I did three treatments (no more than 2 a day) and I was 100% cured. Really could have stopped after the second treatment because I felt SO MUCH BETTER. From experience, the garlic worked for me. At the same time, I had a painful earache. A few drops of oil of oregano cleared that right up. No doctor or antibiotics necessary! "

Saline Rinse

Sat, 27 Apr 13 15:12:20 -0500

[YEA] Springtime from Or, Raliegh Hills writes: "Saw three ENT doctor all had different opinions about sinus infection two felt like no big deal \"everyone has some type of bacteria, or ecoli or fungus in their nose it is deep in the nasal cavity that they worry abyut\" one gave me antibiotic Clindamycin for 30 days. anyhow I just was tired of it! I went to Chinese Medicine who gave me herbs and it was suggested 1/4 tsp sea salt neti pot or nasal spray irrigation 4-5 times a day so I tried it it was easy, and it worked plus sea salt was once used for it\'s antibiotice type properties. "

Saline Rinse

Mon, 25 Mar 13 16:38:44 -0500

[YEA] Gregg from Augusta, Ga writes: "Like everyone else on this site, I have really struggled with my sinuses. I found this site about 3 years ago and it has made a huge difference for me. I started out by drinking ACV and it does work to relieve the pressure. I still use it from time to time during allergy season when I feel the pressure coming on. For those of you who can\'t stand the taste, I simply put a shotglass full of ACV (2 - 3 ounces) into 4 or 5 ounces of dark purple grape juice. The grape juice kills most of the bad taste and allows it to go down quickly. I found that ACV isn\'t a fix all. An allergist suggested that I look into \'nasal lavage\' - which is basically doing a saline rinse. It sounds gross, but by regularly flushing out your sinuses you get rid of all of the pollen, dander, dust, etc that causes sinus problems to begin with. I am very cheap, so here is my solution. I kept an empty dishwashing soap bottle (dawn, polmolive, etc). I fill it with warm tap water (about body temperature). I pour in some table salt and shake. Either in the shower or over the sink, tilt your head to one side and squirt the water into the higher nostril. If your sinuses are fairly clear, the water should pour out of the lower nostril (along with all kinds of gunk). If your sinuses are blocked, the water will go in and may not immediately come out of the other nostril. That\'s ok. The warm water will loosen up much of the crud in there. Have some tissue paper handy and blow to get rid of the water and the gunk. Tilt your head to the other side and repeat to clear out the other side. You may need to do it a couple of times in each nostril to get stuff really moving. You may also need to blow your nose several times over the course of the next few hours as the stuff continues to work loose. This will clear a lot of what\'s in there initially. The trick is to do it regularly (every day during allergy season) so that it gets the junk out before you have sinus issues. I don\'t do it as religiously as before, but even so, I breathe better than ever and I haven\'t been sick in 2plus years. I hope that this helps - it\'s been a Godsend for me. "

Cayenne Snorting

Tue, 19 Mar 13 08:56:12 -0500

[YEA] Michael from Portland, Oregon writes: "I just tried cayenne snorting, one bump in each nostril, and it hurts pretty bad for a few minutes. But my nose is now clear and I can breath, which I couldn\'t do 3 minutes ago. "

Apple Cider Vinegar

Mon, 18 Mar 13 23:31:53 -0500

[YEA] Elena from Madrid writes: "Apple Cider Vinegar really works for sinus! I\'ve been treated with antibiothics several times but it keept coming back... Reading your posts I decided to give a try to the Apple Cider Vinegar remedy and congestion was gone in minutes, no signs of sinus two days after! I feel good and relieved. Thanks! "

Cayenne Snorting

Tue, 12 Mar 13 19:44:59 -0500

[YEA] Momma.hambone from Detroit, Mi writes: "I highly recommend snorting cayenne pepper! After reading reviews on Earth Clinic and being completely sick of being sick I finally decided to take the plunge. I am so happy I did. I did a small \"bump\" in each nostril from the end of a knife and immedietly could feel the pepper at work. It burned like something else for about 10 minutes but then, to my utter delight, I could BREATHE from my nose again! It has been 3 days; I can sleep at night, I can taste food again, I can breathe, I can talk to people without sounding like a weirdo. I still have some mucus, but its completely clear and nothing like it was before. Next time I even think I\'m coming down with an infection I\'m doing this straight away. Thank you all, and remember: your body is a healing machine. Be blessed in oneness!! "

Saline Rinse

Sun, 10 Mar 13 15:10:44 -0500

[YEA] Joseph from Cary, Nc writes: "Here is a saline rinse you can do anytime for a sinus infection with no special equipment. I put together the following kit for my bathroom. You can use whatever you have. The idea is to make the solution the same every time, not too strong. You can adjust the salt level to whatever works best for you: ITEMS 1. Baking soda in a small rubbermaid container. 2. Salt in a small container (not the same container as the baking soda). 3. 4 oz drinking glass (plastic or glass). 4. 1/2 teaspoon measuring spoon (or a spoon the holds about 1/2 of a teaspoon). WHEN TO DO THE RINSE I do the sinus rinse before bed and then after I first get up. It\'s amazing how much mucus this clears out in your sinuses. MAKING THE SOLUTION I run the tap to get hot water (don\'t do a sinus rinse with cold water)! Fill a 4 oz glass with water. Put in 1/2 teaspoon of salt and pinch of baking soda. Stir. DOING THE SINUS RINSE Deep breath a few time to get oxygen levels up before \"snorting\" the solution. Hold your left sinus shut with your finger. Put the glass to your nose against you right sinus. Bending over the sink slightly so you don\'t get wet. Breath in with your right sinus to create a vacuum and draw the salt water into you right sinus. Stop when it is pulled into the back of your throat! Put the glass down. Blow and spit out all the mucus and water out of your nose and back of your throat. Switch sides and do the same procedure for the left sinus. Do this twice on each side or until all the mucus is gone. You probably will have to blow your nose a few times to stop it dripping during the process or when you are done. "

Apple Cider Vinegar

Sat, 09 Mar 13 08:29:04 -0600

[YEA] Barry from Canton, Ga writes: "WOW, just wow. Apple cider vinegar cleared my sinus infection OVERNIGHT. Unbelievable. Wish I\'d known this years ago. Here\'s what I did: Two tablespoons ACV, followed by forced liquids till bedtime. And, I mean FORCED. I drank about two gallons of water in a four hour period. This morning, I can breathe through both sides of nose, fever gone, no more pressure. This is a truly amazing and simple cure that actually WORKS OVERNIGHT. And it only cost me .98. ACV and forced liquids... you got to try this. "

Garlic, Oregano, Cayenne

Wed, 06 Mar 13 17:10:05 -0600

Christine from St. Petersburg, Fl writes: "I have been suffering with a migraine from a terrible sinus infection, plus kidney pain and flu-like symptoms yesterday. I went to the acupuncturist and the nausea and migraine got worse. A 9 on a scale of 1-10. I finally took advil but it only diminished some. Enough to sleep. I have been eating nothing but cold apples, they are soothing somehow. I have taken garlic chopped up (1 clove) every 3-4 hours for over 24 hours. No relief, which usually kicks anything out of my system in a day or two. I also got some chinese herbs from the acupuncturist. No relief. I tried the ACV this morning. No relief. Tried the cayenne in warm water with honey, it seemed to work at first, but then it seemed to not work after only an hour and another dose. I am chicken about snorting the cayenne and dropping the garlic liquid with a dropper up my nose. I tried chopping the garlic up (3 cloves) with fresh oregano about 2 tablespoons chopped. I poured just enough boiling water over it to cover, then I put a tiny pinch of cayenne in the mixture and let it sit for about 20 mins to a half hour. I put q-tips in the watery mixture and laid down and put the q-tips up my nose. I sneezed a few times and although it burned a little, it was actually relieving to the pain of the sinus infection and migraine I have been feeling. I have relief for the first time I almost 48 hours! Thank you so much earthclinic! I hope this helps someone else. I did it 3 consecutive times and I will do it several times before I go to bed tonight. I went from feeling 95% crappy to feeling 35% crappy after the q-tips. Huge difference! "

Cayenne Snorting

Tue, 05 Mar 13 21:40:08 -0600

[YEA] Jamie from Austin, Tx writes: "This remedy really works. I had a cold that turned into a sinus infection. After the sneezing/extreme runny nose symptoms of the cold subsided, I was left with a minor cough and a never ending supply of neon yellow snot to blow out of my right nostril. I tried drinking warm milk with turmeric, but that didn\'t help much. After I discovered this remedy here, I intuitively knew that cayenne would kill whatever was producing this unnaturally bright yellow mucus. No pain no gain. So I snorted up a bump of cayenne about the size of a pinky-nail in my right nostril... Sharp, severe burning pain in my sinus cavity that had me hyperventilating and gushing tears out of my right eye, occasionally rolling around on the floor. I sneezed a few times and finally after about 4 minutes the level of pain began to decrease. I could feel it killing the sinus infection, so the pain was reassuring to me. I blew the rest of the bright yellow mucus out within minutes and haven\'t seen it since. It\'s been over 24 hours and I only had to blow my nose a few times today and it was clear snot. Cayenne snorting works. "

Apple Cider Vinegar

Tue, 26 Feb 13 08:52:39 -0600

[YEA] Californiacait from Edmonton, Alberta writes: "I had been suffering the last three days with a Sinus infection and spent over 30 dollars on over the counter Sinus meds and sprays only to get temperary relief. I finally gave in and went to the doctor, who only gave me yet again, another nose spray and a perscription for an antibiotic (basically 8 capsules of cultivated mold) for 50 dollars... I don\'t know about you guys but I don\'t have 50 dollars to drop on my nose. But thank god I found the Apple Cider Tonic on this site, and within less then 30 minutes I could breathe through my nose again. Thankyou earth clinic, I\'m going to continue using this treatment with a little less ACV though to see how it fairs againt my allergies. <3 "

Low Grade Sinus Infection Remedies

Sun, 17 Feb 13 11:31:47 -0600

Marylyn from Weatherford, Texas writes: "I am so frustrated and maybe some of you can help me. I suffer from what I believe is a low grade sinus infection and have for years. I have had sinus surgery 6 years ago, and although it has helped with the infected drainage going into my chest and turning into bronchitis, I still have this infection that sort of travels around my head and face. One day I will have a sore throat on one side and then the pain moves to my right eye and ear then the next day the pain goes to the other side of my face. My face is sore to the touch the way it is when you have an infection. What bothers me the most is the horrible, thick mucus that never goes away. I don\'t feel congestion as I can breathe thru my nose but the congestion feels like it is between my eyes and the sinus headache travels around my head as well. Another thing is I have no sense of smell. I can smell something burning or some fragrances but that is about all. Lately my lymph nodes in the back of my neck are so sore and seem to travel up to my sinus cavities. Antibiotics don\'t help much. I have removed dairy, sugar, wheat, and spicey things from my diet. I have taken my share of otc meds in the past but really try to stay away from them unless it gets too bad. I also wake up at night with such a headache and have to spend the night in the recliner so the mucus will drain. It is soo thick I sometimes have to swallow really hard to get it to move down my throat. Anyone have any suggestions???? Thank you. "

Flip-Turn Sinus Rinse Method

Sun, 17 Feb 13 08:22:45 -0600

[YEA] Flemmy1382 from New York, Ny writes: "What has worked best for me is the \"flip-turn sinus rinse\" method, outlined below. If you do it be careful not to get water in your ear/eustachian tube. If you get water in your ear use the \"modified muncie technique\" to get the water out. http://www.medhelp.org/user_journals/show/232... http://www.jaoa.org/content/108/5/260.full.pd... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palatine_tonsil I have been doing the flip-turn multiple times daily for two weeks and have seen definite improvement: my brain fog and fatigue are almost gone, and my sense of smell has improved. I have tried various additives in the sinus rinse, including apple cider vinegar, hydrogen peroxide and Xylitol, as I strongly suspect that my problem is a fungal sinus infection. "

Garlic

Sun, 10 Feb 13 22:08:37 -0600

[YEA] Amanda from Virginia Beach, Va. writes: "Garlic juice is the cure all for the sinuses. "

Hydrogen Peroxide

Tue, 05 Feb 13 08:05:38 -0600

[YEA] Gary from Arvada, Co writes: "Hydrogen Peroxide for Sinus Infections: I looked at this web page out of curiosity as I have my 1st sinus infection in 12 years. Curious because when I was a teen I had them all the time. I one day got so tired of living that way against my better judgement and the warning label not to take up the nose, I did anyways desperate to kill it. I took the cap off the bottle, poured what seemed like 3-5 drops in the cap, slowly added water in the cap, and snorted up my nose, then did the same the other side. Also dipped a qtip in the peroxide and went deep in both ears. I was cured instantly after the burning sensation and drainage cleared the burning sensation away. I always wondered if this cure had possible brain damaging effects like sniffing markers would? Anyways, I totaly forgot I used to use this when I was younger, and sinse so many people have admited doing this I will too. I guarantee it almost always instantly cures you. Don\'t miss the ear swab with it, and a throat gargle. It will burn, and your eyes too for a bit, and will make you a bit or very dizzy for 1- 20 minutes. There were a few times I did it twice a day for a few days in a row to make sure I didnt miss any of the infection. I just want to say this does work, and thank you for reminding me. One warning, per the burning and foaming , hold your breath as you need to tip your head back so it goes deep down your sinuses. This means a bit may go down your throat causing a little lung choke. A few times in the past, after I did that it went down through my nose down my throat, and a bit got in my lungs, I felt like I couldn\'t breath for a few minutes and coughed excesively. It really sacred me!!! the peroxide fumes, can cause your lung passages to swell. {So keep it to a few drops or you may regret it} I mean it!!! So make absolutrely sure you hold your breath a good 20 secs after snorting it. Peroxide also cures my sore throats I get occasionaly, gurgle it carefuly do not swallow. {Hold your breath, and gargle after a minute with plain water and spit out. I forgot I did this, because it started to become a big habit, I did it for preventative reasons too often, and 1 day I said I better stop this or I could be possibly slowly killing brain cells, I don\'t know? After reading this forum I thi maybe the drs and fda dont want you to know this cure or theyl loose patients to thids remedy. Plus a dr has to worry about malpractice if they say its okay, and someone is to stupid to realize not to od on it, so they say nothing. I wonder???? The best answer, is start out with 1 drop per top cap filled with water and snort. Test your tolerance 1st. If its not so bad try 3 {next time} and no more than 5 drops per capful. Im sure I don\'t have to tell anyone to be respectful and not share the same bottle of peroxide with others even if it is a disinfectant. lol. Hope this helped. I did this twice a week when I was 18-19-20 yrs old even when I didnt have anymore infection to keep it from returning. I\'m 38 now and this is my 1st sinus infection since about 20 when I stopped. "

Oregano Oil

Fri, 01 Feb 13 11:12:12 -0600

Mary from Miami, Fl writes: "I am prone to sinus infections but I refuse to take antibiotics because they do not work. This morning I was sitting on my patio reading the post on apple cider vinegar and oil of Oregano and I though since I have an infection now and the mucs is green and presure around my eyes why not try the apple cider vinegar which I give to my husband for acid reflux and it has done miracles for him. I made some turmeric tea and honey and put two table spoon of apple cider vinegar and went to my garden where I have fresh oregano I put some in my tea as well, I also pressed the leaves till some oils came from it and put it in my nostril and under my tongue. Whithin 5 minutes I started feeling the presure subsiding and my nose opened up. I will continued with this and will keep you posted. "

Dietary Changes

Sat, 02 Feb 13 08:10:55 -0600

[YEA] Diane from Los Angeles, Cal. writes: "I suffered from sinusitius for about 10 years and in my case I discovered that I didn\'t have a sinus problem but some sort of infection at the back of my head just below the crown. When I got a sinus attack I could feel that the back of my head was ice cold! I found that if I kept this part of the head warm (wearing one and sometimes two caps on my head) the sinus problem would cease! You can also use a blow dryer to warm the head. I never had an actual sinus problem! My head infection was causing mucus to run down my sinus area. Now that I have gone on a healthy diet including eating fruits and vegetables, salads, pinto beans, black rice, juicing of fruits and vegetables, eating sardines, mackerel, salmon and cutting down on coffee and sugar. No meat. And plenty of water plus a glass of water with a lemon squeezed into the glass morning and night I now hardly ever need to wear a cap. My sinus nightmare is over! "

Colloidal Silver

Wed, 30 Jan 13 18:17:34 -0600

J D from La Canada, California writes: "I came across your website and thought I would get some advice on how to use colloidal silver for a sinus problem. Eight weeks ago, somehow a sinus pressure behind the eyes, forehead, radiating to the temples began. It seemed kind of sudden, like 1 hour I was normal, and then wham this sinus problem landed in my head. I have seen my regular physician, took two rounds of some powerful antibiotics, nasal steroids. And no help. She sent me to the ENT, who prescribed be an oral steroid (prednisone) which did not work (only caused me anxiety and depression). I received my results back from the CT scan and they came back pretty much clear. No blockages, no major mucous, no signs of infection. He said I don\'t have chronic sinusitis. But the sinus pressure is still there, heavy headed behind the eyes, fatigue, ears full/plugged and I move my jaw around to try to relieve the pressure. I only have sinus mucus (sometimes yellow, sometimes green) in the mornings. Could the CT have missed an infection. I mean I saw with my own eyes, no fluid or blockages???? I read a lot about colloidal silver and purchased a nasal spray. I did about 5 sprays in each nostril this morning and put some in each ear and let sit for 5 minutes. But now I feel more congested in the head, behind the eyes, fatigue, as though as it has back fired on me. Did I do something wrong? is this common or are the results immediate? Should I continue to use the spray in the nostrils. ( the same thing happens when I use neti pot, or a saline nasal spray) Also, for the past 1.5 weeks I have been on pretty much no carbs, all health greens, cooked and consumed properly. Any advice on your techniques would be much appreciated, I feel horrible. "

Apple Cider Vinegar

Tue, 29 Jan 13 07:53:59 -0600

[YEA] Anne from Auckland, New Zealand writes: "Whoever came up with this idea deserves a medal! Sceptical but desperate I tried this idea today. Within 10 minutes of sipping the solution I bent down to pick something up from the floor and whooosh the whole lot cleared from my sinus. I\'ve drunk the rest over the balance of the evening and have not had pain or drips since. It makes your throat a bit raspy but hey... What a simple yet effective fix. Much appreciated folks!!! "

Apple Cider Vinegar

Tue, 29 Jan 13 09:56:23 -0600

[YEA] Susie from Salem, Or writes: "My husband has had chronic sinus infections, with allergy\'s. I found your article on the Internet and talked him into trying it, he suffered for years with ringing ears, dizziness , and no sense of smell, they all seem to go along with his sinus congestion and pain. As soon as he started the Apple Cider Vinegar , his ringing ears stopped, as did the dizziness, and he even smells certain odors. The pain also left. I thought he was just getting old with most of those symptoms, but they are gone and he feels great. We are both taking the vinegar everyday and will probably keep on, I have allergies and have problems breathing through my nose and get ear aches, those symptoms have gone away for me also. "

Grapefruit Seed Extract

Thu, 10 Jan 13 15:18:10 -0600

John from Leesburg, Va Usa writes: "Does one take the GSE orally or by nose or both? "