http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/sinus_infection12.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/sinus_infection12.rss Sinus Infection Remedies, including the popular home remedy apple cider vinegar, neti pot recipes and hundreds of other remedy suggestions from our readers. Mon, 13 Feb 12 05:22:16 -0600 en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sinus_infection.html&name=GF_72334 /CURES/sinus_infection12.rss1 Wed, 25 Jan 12 15:20:21 -0600 Melissa from Emeryville, Ca writes: "A thought on the relationship between sinus/allergy remedies and sinus infections: I am a voice actor who needs to have clear nasal passages in order to work. Several days ago, I was having allergies, so started taking sudafed in order to dry up my sinuses so I could get my work done. I took Sudafed for 3 days and it worked well, but by the 4th day I started to have painful sinus on the right side and once the sudafed wore off the mucous was thick and yellow. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sinus_infection.html&name=NETIPOT_71893 /CURES/sinus_infection12.rss2 Sat, 21 Jan 12 08:51:35 -0600 [YEA] Jaxine from Nowhere, Fl writes: "I have been suffering from recurrent sinusitus for years now. I think it has been 5. I have about 5-6 infections a year, usually accompanied by a cold. I am in the middle of my first infection of the year, most likely caused by stress. I have been on a longer work schedule and doing quadruple the work. But this infection wasn't accompanied by a cold. It just came last night. I do the Neti Pot 2x a day everyday so I can prevent infection. I also take a multi vitamin with extra C 2x a day and a 5000 mg Vitamin C 1x a day. This only clears out my mucus and let's me breathe easier for a little bit. This morning I mixed ACV into my normal sinus rinse. I instantly felt some relief even though it stung. I also did some oil pulling for about a minute and it showed no results. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sinus_infection.html&name=CAYENNE_71255 /CURES/sinus_infection12.rss3 Fri, 13 Jan 12 10:27:19 -0600 Marlo from Camrose, Ab, Canada writes: "Leave it to me to find an easier way to administer cayenne pepper via your sinuses. I have found that if you put the cayenne pepper in a ziplock bag around your mouth and nose, blowing into the bag with your mouth, then inhaling the disturbed dust into your nose is the best way to administer the cayenne for a sinus infection. You can repeat the process many times throughout the day rather that snorting it all at once which causes discomfort. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sinus_infection.html&name=OSACV_70830 /CURES/sinus_infection12.rss4 Sun, 08 Jan 12 09:41:51 -0600 [YEA] Mommabetty from Cape Cod, Ma writes: "Sinus Infections: My grandfather was an herbalist during the early 1900's. His remedy, which I've always found effective, was to boil a large sliced onion with a tablespoon of coarse salt and enough ACV to cover. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer got 20-30 minutes. Breathing these vapors will sting a bit but is helpful. After cooking you can use 1-2 Tbs of this in warm water to drink or simple sip the straight concoction once cooled. It keeps well for a few weeks when refrigerated. Onion juice contains a natural antibiotic which compliments the mucolytic effect of the vinegar. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sinus_infection.html&name=ACV_70432 /CURES/sinus_infection12.rss5 Tue, 03 Jan 12 10:13:46 -0600 Wiseman from Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa writes: "Good day I just wonder if this will help me. I battle with blocked nose, sometimes the 1 side of my nose will be running non stop, then when I blow my nose yellow stuff comes out of my nose. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sinus_infection.html&name=HYDROGENPEROXIDESEASALT_69821 /CURES/sinus_infection12.rss6 Sat, 24 Dec 11 11:08:52 -0600 [YEA] Katie from Westport, Ct writes: "Hydrogen peroxide and sea salt in a neti pot - A big YEA for me!! This remedy is fantastic and gave me immediate relief! Thank you to all who posted their sinus infection remedies. After trying out a bunch of remedies without much luck, this one cured my sinus infection very quickly. I also took grapefruit seed extract as well and I think that helped as well. A neti pot (or the plastic kind you find in the pharmacy, which is what I used) filled with: 1 teaspoon of sea salt 1/2 teaspoon hydrogen peroxide (3%) and warm water cured my sinus infection in a few hours. I did this twice a day and continue to do it at least once a day for my remaining sinus congestion. I am grateful I didn't have to resort to antibiotics!!! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sinus_infection.html&name=ACV_69426 /CURES/sinus_infection12.rss7 Sun, 18 Dec 11 18:48:07 -0600 [YEA] Mashley from Jackson, Mississippi, Usa writes: "Apple Cider Vinegar for sinus infections works like a charm. I was a complete non-believer but found myself a bit desprate as I am flying in 2 days and had a pretty good sinus infection going. Major symptoms included: running nose, clogged ears and tremendous pressure in my face. I filled a mug half way full of water and microwaved until hot. I then filled the rest of the cup with several tablespoons of Organic ACV. I added a bag of ginger/lemon tea, local honey and a strong pinch of ground ginger. After the first mug, the pressure in my face began to reduce. About an hour later, I had another mug and the pressure continued to subside. The tonic increased my runny nose and reduced some of the ear pressure. It was by no means a great but was improved. The next morning, I was shocked at how much better I felt. Again, I made the tonic 3 times that day seeing some improvement after each glass. The next day (today) I am feeling about 85% better. Only symptoms being tiredness and slight pressure in one ear. Overall, this is a wonderful way to get rid of a sinus infection quickly. I will add that I am taking a Z Pack but historically, they take 5 or 6 days to work (if it works at all... ). I feel very confident that the ACV is what pushed me back to health so quickly. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sinus_infection.html&name=ACV_68473 /CURES/sinus_infection12.rss8 Mon, 05 Dec 11 10:05:33 -0600 [YEA] Amy from Kitchener, Ontario, Canada writes: "I am suffering from my second sinus infection. the first one I had was last year around this time (December) and got so bad that my face turned red and swollen and I had terrible head aches. I went on antibiotics and a saline spray the doctor recommended, and within a few weeks, it was gone, but the antibiotics killed all beneficial bacteria in my body as well, and a yeast infection followed. I woke up today with the beginnings of what feels like a second sinus infection. I read about ACV and just tried it. I put 1 tbsp in an 8 oz glass of water. Although the taste wasn't pleasant, it's only been about 10 min and my sinuses already feel clearer, definitely something I would recommend for some instant relief. Thanks for all the suggestions! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sinus_infection.html&name=RN_68511 /CURES/sinus_infection12.rss9 Mon, 05 Dec 11 23:29:07 -0600 Rendy from Lubbock, Tx, Usa writes: "I started to use Hydrogen Peroxide inhalation about the end of January to the middle of Feb. I worked instantly. However, the start of my use coincided with the end of ginning season in west Texas. We get bad dust storms. I worked outside all day long in the peak of the spring wind/dust storm season this year and I never had a problem. Early just this past November, I stayed home from work with a gout flare up. The ACV really helped that day, but getting out that day in the little bit of dust that had kicked up, my sinus' and chest immediately got infected. I kept up the ACV to no avail. I relented and called my doctor for antibiotics. I felt better immediately. Then, about 8 days ago, another dust storm; on my second course of antibotics. Does anybody have any suggestions? I hate the antibiotics, but this west Texas dust really hits me like a ton bricks! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sinus_infection.html&name=ACV_68409 /CURES/sinus_infection12.rss10 Sun, 04 Dec 11 14:47:35 -0600 [YEA] Lori from Westport, Ct writes: "I am a firm believer in the healing properties of Apple Cider Vinegar. I came down w/ a horrible sinus infection/laryngitis yesterday and today have been sipping on 2 Tb ACV and 16 oz water.... A miracle... What a relief! ~!!!! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sinus_infection.html&name=MR_68410 /CURES/sinus_infection12.rss11 Sun, 04 Dec 11 14:49:30 -0600 [YEA] 007 from Jacksonville, Fl writes: "Great info. So after an awful infection for 4 days I woke up with the worst pain and was about to go to Dr. to get antibiotics. Didn't want to take them so I decided to goggle home remedies and I had everything already (candida) so I drank some homemade water kefir, took a dose of OOO (Olive leaf oil/ oregano oil) straight with kefir to wash it down. And made a homemade salad dressing for my salad. I used virgin olive oil, Bragg liquid amino, a lot of Bragg ACV, one pack of stevia, cayenne pepper, salt, garlic powder, a garlic clove diced up and some dried oregano. I ate my salad with my homemade dressing and drank my kefir and within one hour I felt great. Headache gone, balance back, swollen sinus pressure gone, and it doesn't hurt to breathe. I didn't want to believe it would work so quickly but it did. So ACV, water Kefir, and OOO (Olive of oregano/olive leaf oil) gets three thumbs up. I will continue treatment for several days. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sinus_infection.html&name=HYDROGENPEROXIDE_68280 /CURES/sinus_infection12.rss12 Fri, 02 Dec 11 09:27:40 -0600 Ilovejoybells from Cocoa Beach, Florida writes: "I am just starting to use the food grade Peroxide being very careful I stay to the 4 drops per 8 oz. glass. I have only taken it twice now. I have a history of Sinus infections and my friends swear this will help me so much with my over all breathing? So far it's helped me big time. Should only an 8oz per day be enough to see me continue to feel better? Any input I would appreciate. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sinus_infection.html&name=ACV_67704 /CURES/sinus_infection12.rss13 Fri, 25 Nov 11 17:23:58 -0600 [YEA] Bob Bode from Frisco, Co writes: "I routinely use dilute apple cider vinegar/water solution for ear infections which freguently occur after swimming in pools. I recently started using it very successfully for sinus infections that occur with or without a cold. I taste the solution first. If it is very strong vinegar taste it probable will sting, so I dilute it more. (Bacteria do not like the acid in vinegar) " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sinus_infection.html&name=ACV_67606 /CURES/sinus_infection12.rss14 Wed, 23 Nov 11 23:24:26 -0600 [YEA] Sean from Bastrop, Texas writes: "I had been struggling with a very mild but disgusting sinus infection for 8 weeks. It came from a secondary infection after a viral cold. I'm lucky in that it barely bothered me (sticky yellow blob 2-3 times a day, breathe fine), but I couldn't get rid of it. I even took 10 days of antibiotics (thinking it would help) to no avail. I was skeptical (like always) when I saw this, but I went ahead and tried 1 teaspoon in some water. ONLY ONE TEASPOON ANNIHILATED MY INFECTION. It is the day after and I no longer have any discharge at all. FOR ALL YOU SKEPTICS OUT THERE: You can rule out placebo, this really works, I took both this and anitbiotics truly believing each would work and this did! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sinus_infection.html&name=CAYENNE_67466 /CURES/sinus_infection12.rss15 Tue, 22 Nov 11 09:50:56 -0600 [YEA] Rory from Houston, Tx writes: "This hurts, a lot. Do not use a lot! A little goes a LONG way. You do blow your knose a lot after, so that clears you up. Also, this pepper is a pain killer of sorts so it will make you feel better for a bit. But the initial pain was pretty amazing for me. Scale of 1 to 10 I'm thinking at least 7. It tappers off quickly, within a few minutes I'm down to a 5 or so. My nose feels like it's on fire. It seems to have helped. I used about 1/20th of a teaspoon, a very small amount. Then immediately blew my nose and most of it came out. I can now feel the pepper running down the back of my throat. Awesome. My situation is I had a cold then got a sinus infection. I have had this for about 3 days or so. I only did this 10 mins ago (etc) so I'm unsure of the long term effects but in the short term it does seem to have some beneficial effects. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sinus_infection.html&name=CAYENNESNORTING_66999 /CURES/sinus_infection12.rss16 Tue, 15 Nov 11 09:23:37 -0600 [YEA] Nikkilu from Houston, Tx writes: "I came on Earth Clinic last night to find a natural remedy for this horrid sinus infections that I've had for about three months. I hate taking meds. Furthermore the antibotics did absolutely nothing when I did decide to take them. UGH! After getting over my fear of having burning nostrils I snorted the Caynne Pepper!!!!! And in minutes I could breath out of both nostrils. SERIOUSLY, and I slept like a baby... I was so happy to breath out of my nostrils. I'm currently at work so now I'm going to try the Hot Organic Apple Cider in some tea!! Lets see if this will work for me!! YEEEAAA!! I'm on a natural remedy roll! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sinus_infection.html&name=ACV_66787 /CURES/sinus_infection12.rss17 Fri, 11 Nov 11 17:49:13 -0600 [YEA] Karen from Barrington, Rhode Island writes: "Okay, wow..... I tried the ACV cure and within 20 minutes, I feel better... I put 2 tbsp. of ACV and a few tsps. of honey in some hot water..... Doesn't taste so good, but 5 minutes of drinking that is soooo worth getting rid of the pressure in my head... This was my second sinus infection ever, and I have a feeling I am prone to them now as my mom said she gets them often..... Didn't want to go get the usual antibiotics, they throw my whole system off for weeks after I take them. I definitely recommend the ACV cure... It thins the mucous AND kills the fungus that has caused the infection, great stuff..... I LOVE the internet... Thanx everyone..... TRY IT! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sinus_infection.html&name=ACV_66693 /CURES/sinus_infection12.rss18 Wed, 09 Nov 11 15:12:52 -0600 [YEA] Nicola from Dublin, Ireland writes: "I've just ended my ever-lasting cold- it was on and off for over 3 weeks now, and I've had to take yesterday and today off work because my sinus had gotten so bad with a sinus infection that my eyes even hurt and I couldn't even think! I dread to take antibiotics as I was only on them 2 months ago for a bladder infection, so I found this website. I drank a glass with the ACV and after 20 minutes my sinus started to clear! I was so excited because it's been blocked for the last 3 weeks! Then I added a teaspoon of ACV in with the salt in my sinus rinser water and did a rinse at lunch time and it scalded a little but it cleared me up completely!! I can't believe my nose is dry now after 3 weeks of utter misery!! I had spent so much money on over the counter things that worked for a while but wouldn't get rid of this anything like the 2.50 bottle of apple cider vinegar!! I'm not completely better, but will continue with this treatment as it is working so well! Thank you! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sinus_infection.html&name=ACV_66605 /CURES/sinus_infection12.rss19 Mon, 07 Nov 11 17:29:17 -0600 [YEA] Bill from Merida, Mexico writes: "I had a sins infection 2 weeks ago, got the usual anti-biotics and was fine for a week and now it's back. I tried the neti pot and it worked great, just feels funny. So I surfed the net looking for something else. I came across this site and thought I'd give ACV a shot. Just made myself a cup before this post. I added the lemon and honey as suggested and it taste pretty good. I don't feel any effects yet but I'm only halfway through the cup. The neti pot cleared out my sinus cavity I just need to get the gook off the back of my throat........ Well my cup is done...... Still no effect.... Oh no wait... There it is, it's breaking it up a little. I will see what it does over the next couple of minutes... Thanks for your help. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sinus_infection.html&name=ACV_66328 /CURES/sinus_infection12.rss20 Wed, 02 Nov 11 10:20:33 -0500 [YEA] Yayamom3 from Kansas City, Mo writes: "Several years ago, I had probably my third or fourth sinus infection of the year on New Year's Eve. I researched homeopathic treatments online, and found the apple cider vinegar treatment. I did it, and it worked! After mentioning this to my doctor, she told me about apple cider vinegar tablets (drinking the stuff is disgusting! ). In addition to curing sinus infections, she said they would also prevent them and were just good for overall health. I have been taking one tablet a day ever since. I haven't had a sinus infection in five years!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sinus_infection.html&name=SALINERINSE_64882 /CURES/sinus_infection12.rss21 Mon, 10 Oct 11 15:43:45 -0500 [YEA] Lezlie W from Los Angeles, Ca writes: "The best cure for sinus infection is a nasal saline rinse. I would get sinus infections that made me super sick for two weeks. At one point they kept reappearing every 3 months. I finally got fed up and went on-line for a remedy. I found a reference to this and decided to try it. It worked pretty effectively and quickly. I used The neilmed brand aftvies scoping out all the options on the drug store shelves. I chose it because it seemed simple compared with the other methods. When I used it, it stopped my cold flu symptoms from putting me in that I need to stay in bed and rest all day state. Then I noticed my running nose and stuffy head went away too. I was still able to function daily as the symptoms declined with the use of the saline nasal rinses. Big difference from the way the infections knocked me out ANC made me feel. I'd say after three days of the washes you feel a big difference and after a week of the washes there's no signs of the infection. Since using this twice, once in the midst of a full blown infection and once at the onset, I haven't had a sinus infection since. It's been a year and a half. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sinus_infection.html&name=ACV_64564 /CURES/sinus_infection12.rss22 Tue, 04 Oct 11 22:09:16 -0500 [YEA] Jvanderwerken from Bellevue, Ne writes: "All I can say is wow! I really didn't think this would work. I had a really bad sinus infection and after 2 weeks of it, went to the doctor. I got an injection of antihistimines and 10 days of antibiotics. I felt better after the 10 days, but it came back the next week. I didn't want to go back to the doctor and do more antibiotics, so I searched for a natural remedy. Found apple cider vinegar on this site. After the first glass of ACV and honey, I felt really tired and went to bed. When I got up, I could breathe much better. The green stuff I was coughing up was much lighter. I had another glass after lunch. Within a few minutes I was feeling even better and the mucus had turned almost clear. By that evening, I was even better and could breathe just fine and was not coughing, no headache. This stuff has worked a miracle in me. I am hooked! If you have a sinus infection, it is definitely worth a try! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sinus_infection.html&name=COCONUTOIL_64094 /CURES/sinus_infection12.rss23 Tue, 27 Sep 11 01:28:19 -0500 [YEA] Kim from Calgary, Ab, Canada writes: "I was reading your blog on coconut oil because I had just purchased some and because I found out it was very health promoting. I was going to use it primarily for cooking. I was currently on antibiotics for a possible sinus infection. I had sinus pain before but nothing like this my eye ached, cheek and forehead on my right side ached and after 5 days of antibiotics I was still suffering from pain... and on codeine and psudoephedrine for pain which only helped for about an our or so. As I read the blog I noticed somebody posted of relief with sinus pain. I was desparate and I went and took 2 tbs. of the coconut oil. I kid you NOT the pain was completely gone in less than a 1/2 hour. I was in shock... it's been 5 hours now and NO PAIN!!!! I am a believer in coconut oil and will take it everyday of my life. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sinus_infection.html&name=ACV_63893 /CURES/sinus_infection12.rss24 Sat, 24 Sep 11 09:20:49 -0500 Bcb from Traverse City, Mi writes: "I have struggled with sinus infections for the past 7 winters. The winter of 2010 I was sick with colds-turned into sinus infections from January to April 25, when I began having unbearably awful back pain. After 13 days of extremely intense and excrutiating pain, I went to emergency and discovered I had shingles, due to a totally wiped out immune system from being on antibiotics for the sinus infections for the past 6 years. Last winter (2011) I had two sinus infections, with accompaning antibiotics and in May I was diagnosed with Candida.... An entire body yeast infection, with itchy pustule eruptions all over my body, again due to the antibiotics destroying my immune system. I have discovered that sugar suppresses the immune system, so I cut out all overt sugar from my diet, but not when it is in foods like cottage cheese, yogurt, bread, etc. Just the coffee cream, the candy and dessert type foods. I also bought a 3 month supply of Threelac, a probiotic with a punch, and Candex to break down the yeast wall so it can be killed. I haven't had any eruptions in three months, even when I have had some cake and ice cream for birthdays. However, I ended up getting another sinus infection because of a birthday yesterday, and not wanting to compromise my immune system any further, I decided to look for a natural remedy for it, and therefore found this site. I should have read the testimonials first, because I put 2 TBS of ACV in 8 oz. of water and swallowed it, not liking the burn in my throat and thinking I won't do this again. But I see that honey and lemon or stevia can be added to it without diminishing the results, and since I can't do honey because it causes yeast to grow, I will use Stevia next time. As I have been writing this, I have noticed that I have no drainage down the back of my throat. I never got any sinus pain with any of my infections and therefore was hard to diagnose at first. I just get a stuffy nose and bucket loads of drainage and feel like I've been run over by a Mac truck... No energy, no joy, no anything. I just want to sit at home and hibernate. I'm am hopeful that this will work and I will never have to take another antibiotic. I see that Oregano Oil and Grapeseed Extract can also be taken to help fight these infections. Can anyone tell me how much should be taken and how often? As I'm sitting here, I'm feeling a slight pain in my neck and something funny in my forehead area, so I believe that the AVC is working. Hallelujah!! I am forever grateful to whoever discovered this remedy. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/sinus_infection.html&name=OREGANO_63926 /CURES/sinus_infection12.rss25 Sat, 24 Sep 11 21:43:55 -0500 Joyce from Dallas, Tx writes: "Hi everyone, I SWEAR BY THIS METHOD... Six years ago I came to Earth Clinic looking for a cure for my recurring Sinus infections that constantly left me with a feeling of phlegm being trapped at the back of my throat... I read a posting from someone and this was the remedy he posted on Earth Clinic... It has worked for me for the past 6 years and I do not have that phlegm or recurring sinuses anymore! Here is the remedy: 1. Go to Kroger, buy a nasal spray, empty nasal spray bottle and clean it out with water and soap. 2. Add a little water to nasal spray bottle 3. Add a little pinch of sea salt to water in bottle 4. Add a half capful of Oregano Juice 5. Stick nasal spray in nostril and inhale it, while you spray at the same time. Breathe in hard so that it reaches the Sinus or Nasal Cavity, where all the congestion is. (This is going to burn and your eyes will water, your nose will run instantly so get some tissue to wipe your nose and eyes! ) If it burns too much then it might be too strong. Try putting less Oregano Juice or add more water. You also don't want it to be too weak! The Burning is good, it works and it really burns the infection or bugs, whatever! I have used this for the past 6 years, I have told all my friends about it. I use it on my daughter whenever she comes down with a sinus infection... No more doctors office, no more antibiotics! Also if it is a serious sinus infection that develops into a Bronchial or chest infection, then chopped up Garlic cloves in a glass of water will help clear up the Bronchial Phlegm or Garlic capsules, which will be less potent. But you will also need to take the oregano spray to take care of the Nasal congestion... In addition, if there is a suspected Ear infection or Drainage as well, you will need to put Hydrogen Peroxide drops in the ear and that will address the ears... All these things, to address the infected and congested Ears, Nose and Throat or Chest! If it gets that far... "