http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/sinus_infection.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/sinus_infection.rss Sinus Infection Remedies from your Earth Clinic Library of Natural Cures. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:24:52 EST en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sinus_infection.html&name=GRAPEFRUITSEEDEXTRACT_35109 /CURES/sinus_infection.rss1 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:06:00 EST Laura Coleman from Stroud, Oklahoma writes: "have had sinus infection 20 years every 2 month on antibotica i am now immune to them and on steriods i take toprol for heart palpations. it a blood preasure med. is it ok to use the grapefruit seed extract in my saline solution? I got to get off antibotica need help with natural remedies. help please" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sinus_infection.html&name=STEAMINGAPPLECIDERVINEGAR_35113 /CURES/sinus_infection.rss2 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:16:28 EST [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Ellen from Arlington, Tx writes: "I have had a horrible sinus infection that was causing headaches and horrible pressure. I tried mixing 1/2 cup of Apple Cider Vinegar with 1/2 cup of water and heating it on the stove until it gave off a good amount of steam. I inhaled the steam with my mouth and eyes closed and it has helped tremendously after 2 treatments. I plan to keep doing this until all symptoms are completely gone. I also made the spicy tomato juice, garlic, and cayenne "tea" and I'm sure that helped also." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sinus_infection.html&name=ACVOL_34317 /CURES/sinus_infection.rss3 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:17:41 EST [YEA] Gary from Kulpmont, Pa writes: "sinus infections I find acv & honey help a lot.I use only acv with the "mother" in it and raw honey if you can get it. I saw a doctor on tv yrs ago who said he found out that it was a fungus that lies deep in the back of the head, which is dormant most of the time. I use olive leaf extract which is anti-fungul and I also use olive leaf nose spray plus a neti pot. Ask your DR. for anti-fungul medicine. Olive leaf kills many viruses and bad bacteria and fungae. Use according to directions on olive leaf products. I use 1 tbls.acv & 1 tbls, honey. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sinus_infection.html&name=SWHP_34294 /CURES/sinus_infection.rss4 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:39:12 EDT [YEA] Alex from Hawthorne, California writes: "This is how i cured my sinus illness. I read it in a comment from Mexico city. Boil water add salt, not the fine salt, but the grain one add some amount of hydrogen peroxide. drain your noses with a pump you get in the stores called sinus rinse. I suffered from sinus for 5 years. and to the point that i lost the sense of smell. the next day i woke up spilling blood and mucus from my front forehead literally felt it where it was coming from. after three days of blowing my nose with ugly looking mucus, staring feeling the smell of chicken on a BBQ grill. I almost cried because i could feel the sense of smell.BELIEVE ME IT WORKS!!!!! Any questions email @ alejandrotg@hotmail.com " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sinus_infection.html&name=SWO_34144 /CURES/sinus_infection.rss5 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:18:09 EDT [YEA] Michelle from Atlanta, Ga writes: "Sinus Infection Help: I am sure this is related to the use of oil of oregano, but after using my neti pot, I put two tablespoons of Italian seasoning into a pot or my veggie steamer, and then steam myself for 10-15 minutes. It works wonders for my sinus infections. I know the oil of thyme is used in things like mouthwash, so it might be as effective as the oregano, and the other herbs in it also have medicinal value. I use an organic herb mix." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sinus_infection.html&name=OILPULLING_33912 /CURES/sinus_infection.rss6 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:25:21 EDT [YEA] Monij from St. Louis, Mo writes: "I was miserable last night with an obvious sinus infection and I decided to google natural cures for it and found this wonderful website. I tried the oil pulling technique with extra virgin olive oil and about 35-45 minutes later, the mucous began breaking up and I was able to cough it up and blow my nose! I've been telling everyone about it. Thanks so much!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sinus_infection.html&name=STEAMINGAPPLECIDERVINEGAR_33414 /CURES/sinus_infection.rss7 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:13:34 EDT [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Kristen from Phoenix, Az writes: "I have had a severe sinus infection for at least 2 weeks, but have head sinus problems with congestion for at least 8 weeks. I've been on an antiobiotic for the last 10 days and I'm still miserable, but not as miserable. I tried the steaming with the apple cider vinegar about an hour ago. I used one cup of water and one cup of apple cider vinegar put it on the stove top and put my sweatshirt hood over my head to help catch more of the fumes. I'm not 100% but I'm definitely much clearer. I'm hoping it works as well as everyone has been saying and that I'll be feeling much better in the next few days doing this a few times a day. The fumes are strong and it makes your house stink, but I feel better. I also use a neti pot daily twice a day as a preventative measure, and since my sinuses have been so clogged I can only use it about 1/3 of the time. 2/3 of the time my sinuses are so clogged that the water can't come out the other nostril." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sinus_infection.html&name=HYDROGENPEROXIDE_32823 /CURES/sinus_infection.rss8 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:56:21 EDT [YEA] Alex from Hawthorne, California writes: "I READ AN ARTICLE ON A PERSON IN MEXICO CITY. HE SUFFERED FROM SINUSES FOR SEVEN YEARS, AND ME I WAS SICK FOR FIVE. I COULD NOT BELIEVE IT AT FIRST. BUT I AM FINE FROM ALERGIES AND LIVING GREAT FOR NOW. HERE IS MY CURE, LIKE I SAID IT IS UP TO YOU TO DO IT. USE A SINUS RINSE WHICH YOU CAN FIND IN CS, RITE AID OR OTHER PHARMACIES. PUT SOME HYDROGEN PEROXIDE AMOUNT. MIXED WITH WARM WATER AND FLUSH YOUR NOSE. THE NEXT DAY U WILL START HACKING AND SPITTING KIND OF BROWN MUCUS FROM YOUR MOUTH. IT WILL TAKE ABOUT ONE WEEK TO START FEELING GREAT AND GETTING THE SENSE OF SMELL BACK. TO TELL YOU THE TRUTH IT DOES WORK. IF ANY QUESTIONS EMAIL ME OK " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sinus_infection.html&name=CAYENNESNORTING_32289 /CURES/sinus_infection.rss9 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:22:10 EDT [WORKED TEMPORARILY] Katie from Edwardsville, Il, USA writes: "Wow! What a rush! I woke up with sinus pain today, and came looking for remedies. After reading all the reviews on snorting cayenne pepper, I tentatively decided to give it a try. I sprinkled a pinch in my palm and used my pinky finger to scoop a TINY amount under my fingernail, and I inhaled it with my slightly clearer nostril. The burning got pretty intense within a few seconds, but within 30 seconds something shifted and I felt the pressure drop away. After a couple of minutes, I used it in the completely blocked nostril and it cleared almost immediately! Yes, the burning was INTENSE, but it was never unbearable. Honestly, it was a relief to feel something other than my sinus pressure and pain. I've heard of pharmaceutical companies using the chemical in pepper to find new ways to block pain- my experience shows that, at least temporarily, IT WORKS! Unfortunately, the pressure is already coming back. So, it works in the short term, but no lasting relief. I will try reapplying. If I find different results, I'll post them." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sinus_infection.html&name=MR_32013 /CURES/sinus_infection.rss10 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 21:05:53 EDT [NAY] Elizabeth from Nashville, Tn writes: "Nasal Fungal Infection? I have had nasal issues for the past couple of years since I have had septoplasty done. Since the surgery, I have had alot of post nasal drippage and a "smell" coming from my right nostril. Now, I am self treating for systemic candida so I am almost certain this is stemming from that. I have tried using 50/50 peroxide spray, tea tree oil spray, 50/50 ACV spray etc.. and have not had luck. Does anyone have any suggestions on the best way to get rid of this? My main complaints are stuffiness (like my nasal cavity is swollen and itchy) and nasal drip (which is stinky!!) and constantly blowing nose. Sorry, don't want to gross anyone out. I'm going crazy here!!!!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sinus_infection.html&name=CAYENNESNORTING_31205 /CURES/sinus_infection.rss11 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 01:20:29 EDT [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Dave from Westminster, Md writes: "I had sinus pressure for a couple of weeks every night i would start feeling worse around 6:30 then the drainage and drippy throat, even when i get antibiotics from the doctor it dont seem to go away for a couple months, so i checked a remedy book, 1 sugeestion was garlic, so i got some this morning, ate a clove still tasting it, went online to make sure i took it right, when i read about sniffing cayenne, told my daughter about it she said she wanted to try. She said burned a little, I tried with a larger dose a my pinky, did both sides real quick. it burns and still feels hot now about 12 minutes ago, but i am breathing clear out of both nostrills, dont get worked up thinking about it. I recommend, will see what happens later or a couple of days and let you know the results. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sinus_infection.html&name=CAYENNESNORTING_30438 /CURES/sinus_infection.rss12 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 01:13:05 EDT [YEA] Rachelle88 from Ellenwood, Georgia writes: "i used the cayenne pepper and that may have been the scariest thing i have ever done..it really worked. i knew that i might burn so i was a little apprehensive..i used about 1/8 teaspoon and snorted it. OMG!!!! i tried to calm my nerves, but i was no use..i ran around the house sneezing..i had to blow my nose alot..once i calmed down, i was so exhausted that i went to sleep..but when i woke up, i was fine..i would reccomend it. i keep it in my medicie cabinet now" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sinus_infection.html&name=SALINERINSE_29975 /CURES/sinus_infection.rss13 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 10:32:33 EDT [YEA] Darren from Dunstable, Bedfordshire England UK writes: "Hello..just wanted to say a big thank you to Earth Clinic,I have been suffering from sinusitis for approx 2 months now following a cold & bronchitis. I,ve never had sinus problems before, that i was aware of, after reading about the salt water sinus rinse i gave it a try last night aronnd 6pm and again before bed at 11pm. the result was amazing and almost instant! I made up a solution of a tea mug of warm pre boiled water, 1 teaspoon of ordinary table salt and 1/4 teaspoon of baking powder. the 1st session was just with salt & after reading more added the baking powder later. I had a good sleep for the first night in ages and this morning woke to a virtually clear nose and head and feel great!! The method i used was simply to pour the solution into a handy small plastic bottle, and while over the sink tipped my head back and poured it up my nose until it came out my mouth and spat into sink/ while there blowing residue out my nose, result is instant. I have been on 2 courses of anti biotics recently to no effect. also my chesty cough has almost gone too, maybe due to no post nasal drip im guessing. Really hope this helps someoone else.. many thanks." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sinus_infection.html&name=RN_29078 /CURES/sinus_infection.rss14 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:55:23 EDT Joe from Beaumont, California writes: "two months ago I went to the dentist with what I thought was a toothache. X-rays did not show a problem. He thought I had a sinus infection and gave me an antibiotic. It worked but two months later I have the same problem in the same area, upper teeth left side and headache. I have no mucus or runny nose just a throbbing pain. Anyone had the same problem that can help? Thanks" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sinus_infection.html&name=SALINERINSE_29027 /CURES/sinus_infection.rss15 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:32:56 EDT [SIDE EFFECTS] Jason from Fort Lauderdale, FL writes: "Hi, I tried using coconut oil in my nasal rinse by mixing a 1/8 of a tsp of coconut oil into 16 oz of water mixed with one of those salt & baking soda mixes. I was hoping this would help my with my chronic sinusitis. I do not recommend doing this because now my nasal passages have been even more blocked then before and I am losing sleep over it. Please let me know if there are any suggestions how to counter this unexpected development from the coconut oil? Thanks! Again, do not try mixing coconut oil with your nasal rinse solution. Coconut oil works well on the outside of your body and with food but not in your nose." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sinus_infection.html&name=CAYENNESNORTING_28793 /CURES/sinus_infection.rss16 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:20:17 EDT [QUESTION] Oldmanz from Hessel, MI USA writes: "cayenne for sinus problem: I snorted up cayenne pepper and it worked it hurt a bit but I will do anything that works this has been a llife long problem. My ? is do you do it daily or just when your having the problem. Oldmanz" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sinus_infection.html&name=GSESS_28413 /CURES/sinus_infection.rss17 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:55:19 EDT [YEA] Katie from Camano Island, WA writes: "I have had two severe sinus infection flare ups over the last two months. The post nasal drip from this infection has caused me to have SEVERE laringitis, so severe that i could not talk at all. As if my vocal cords were completely gone. I could only use sign language and even whispering hurt my throat and head. Has anyone ever had this problem? I have looked everywhere on the internet and have not found one story of laringitis caused by a sinus infection. I am using 13 drops of GSE and 1/8 tsp. of sea salt mixed in 3/4 cup warm water. i use a full eye dropper, tilt my head back and squirt it up both nostrils. Then i quickly plug my nose and put my head down between my legs. I plug one nostril and gently breath in through the other. Doing the same with the other nostril and back and forth for about 1 minute. When i first started doing this, the pressure in my sinus was almost unbearable. But now on my 5th day of doing this about 3-5 times a day, the pressure is gone. I still have laringitis but it is not lasting as long as my first bout with this infection. I am also starting the ACV drink. If anyone has had this Laringitis trouble, please let me know. I was completely mute for 3 days!!!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sinus_infection.html&name=SALINERINSE_28232 /CURES/sinus_infection.rss18 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 07:26:08 EDT [YEA] Sheena from Glasgow, Scotland writes: "I wasn't sure whether I had a cold or it was seasonal allergies, but I've had a sore throat & congested nose for a few days and then my ears became blocked. Without a Neti Pot I tried a saline rinse using a straw and it did produce a lot of snot and with it some relief. I bought a small water bottle with a spout small enough to fit up your nose, performed a proper saline rinse (same method as with the Neti Pot) and voila - I can hear again. This works - it may be a little icky but worth it. I used 500mls warm water and roughly a tsp of ____ Salt. Thanks folks." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sinus_infection.html&name=ACVOP_27631 /CURES/sinus_infection.rss19 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Amy from Denver, CO writes: "I'd been suffering for a week from a sinus infection and was not interested in my doctor's advised treatment of 10 days on harsh antibiotics (which incidentally had never cured a sinus infection for me in the 3 times in the past that they'd prescribed it.) So, I google'd "holistic sinus infection cure" and found this site. After reading a few dozen posts on the "sinus infection" page, I found a couple of things to try; here are my results: 1. ACV: while I'd read that this works best at the first signs of a cold and I was already five days in, I tried it anyway. About 1-2 Tbs in hot water with a dash of lemon juice and some agave syrup to sweeten it and I drank it like a tea. Very pleasant with the agave and I started to feel some relief soon after drinking (I also inhaled the steam after mixing and felt some relief from that too.) Since it didn't provide as much instant relief as I was hoping for, and WAS providing some canker sores in my mouth, I limited this to just the first day or two and then stopped. 2. Oil Pulling: I started this at the same time as the other remedies so I'm not certain what the effect has been on curing my sinus infection, but I can attest that I feel better, my skin looks amazing, my breath has significantly improved and I no longer see a white film on the surface of my tongue. This is after just 3-4 days of use. I'm using 1 Tbs of organic sesame oil, swished around for 15-20 minutes every morning right upon waking, then spit out, of course. 3. Grapefruit Seed Extract: I think this was the magic bullet for me. I've been using 2-5 drops (teeny, tiny drops) in with my saline sinus irrigation twice a day for the last 4 days and I am almost 100% better. This (and the oil pulling) I've been doing consistently. While I didn't feel immediate relief after my first irrigation with the GSE, every time since then I feel the pressure release from behind my face and my cheekbones stop aching. Now my symptoms are almost completely gone; I cannot believe it. On the first couple of days I was using more drops (4-5) and now I'm down to 2 drops. It doesn't taste the best when it runs down your throat and there is a funny sensation that it creates that is kind of like burning but not painful, but all in all it's really easy; not much different than just plain saline. I have to say I'm totally blown away at how much better I feel and without aid of antibiotics. I did continue to take ibuprofin in limited amounts (no more than once a day) when the pain was more than I could take), but other than that I've been cured by these holistic remedies. I'm so grateful for this website and all of the people who have posted their success stories on here! I never would have known to try these things had it not been for finding this resource. Thank you!!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sinus_infection.html&name=SSS_26523 /CURES/sinus_infection.rss20 Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] SojournTraveler from Plymouth, Michigan writes: "Hi! Great site, I appreciate reading people's actual experiences. I go to ____ _____, a trance channeler like Edgar Cayce. For my question "How can I breath better?" I was told that I had a chronic sinus infection. The source advised me to put two to three tablespoons of sea salt into three cups of boiling water, place a towel over my head like a tent, and being careful not to burn myself to breath the steam for two to three minutes, for 9 days then twice a week thereafter. Worked perfectly. Since mucous needs salt to move, and salt can have antiseptic properties, it all makes sense. The other ideas, such as actually pouring a liquid through my sinuses, aren't attractive to me at all, although I acknowledge their effectiveness." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sinus_infection.html&name=IODINE_25848 /CURES/sinus_infection.rss21 Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Bev from Long Beach, CA writes: "Iodine for Sinus Pain: Wonderful information on this site. In Nov 08, I caught a cold and had terrible sinus. The cold cleared up but periodically my right sinus cavity would close and cause horrible pain. This area was on the right side of my nose about an inch down from my eye. I started using nasal irrigation and peroxide and water spray directly in my nose. This helped but I never seemed to be completely cured. The pain would start on the side of my nose, go around my eye, down my cheek to my teeth then into my neck and around the back of my neck. It rendered me useless. The addition of my favorite beverage, Chardonnay, would bring it on until I stopped having any. In searching this site, I read about Iodine (clear from Rite Aid) and painting it on certain areas of the body so I tried it on the side of my nose. I started doing this several times a day and last night was the test. I had my wine without any pain. I will continue to use Iodine until I'm sure it has cleared up. Who would have thought this would cure me. Thank you very much to everyone for your additions to this wonderful site. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sinus_infection.html&name=HYDROGENPEROXIDE_25481 /CURES/sinus_infection.rss22 Sat, 18 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Minerva from Baton Rouge, LA writes: "Like many people who have written on this site, I suffered with sinus infections until the bouts with them became more frequent and intolerable. I would break down every year and get a steroid shot after becoming desperate. After finding this site, however, I decided to try the neti pot and added a tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide to the already pre-mixed solution packet in lukewarm water. I was not looking for a miracle, but must say that I feel like a new person after only a day and a half. I have used the solution three times and can tell that my glands are not as swollen and that my sinus passages are starting to open. I no longer have the eye or face pressure that is so painful with an infection. Truthfully, the mixture is not pleasant, but it works. After the first time you use it, you will get your same symptoms returning, but it is after the second/third use that you realize that you are being cured of your actual infection. Thanks to this web site I hope to never need antibiotics again. Thank you." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sinus_infection.html&name=CAYENNESNORTING_24998 /CURES/sinus_infection.rss23 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Diane from Clovis, NM writes: "I tried cayenne pepper for sinus pressure in my head, when every time I coughed I had excruciating pain. I put about 1/8 of an inch under my pinkie finger nail and snorted in each nostril. Wow! what a rush. I didn't cough or sneeze, it just burned for about 30 seconds, but the headache and pressure were gone. I hope it lasts longer than everything else I've tried. It works, for now at least." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sinus_infection.html&name=CAYENNESNORTING_25030 /CURES/sinus_infection.rss24 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Katherine from Springfield, OHIO writes: "Sniffing CAYENNE PEPPER WORKS! It takes a few to get over the initial shock of the burn but just try to stay calm, use ice pack for your nose and pray no one video tapes you. LOL its crazy but it works!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sinus_infection.html&name=HYDROGENPEROXIDE_23472 /CURES/sinus_infection.rss25 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Charles from Los Angeles, CA writes: "Hydrogen Peroxide + Neti Pot = No more Sinus Infection. I am a big believer in natural remedies (probiotics rock!) but my wife is a HUGE skeptic. She has been suffering from severe headaches with pressure in her forehead, eyes and cheeks for about a month. She has always had problems with her sinuses and has tried a neti pot with a saline solution, but with no luck. Before my wife went off to the doctor for another round of antibiotics (boo!) I found your website. What an incredible source of information. I followed some of the postings here and mixed up a 50/50 mix of lukewarm water and hydrogen peroxide in her neti pot. Almost instantly she said the pressure in her head subsided and her nose started pouring. As other people have commented the mucus was thinner and whiter than before and it did sting when she first started. But says it is definitely worth it."