Ice Cream and Sinus Infections
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ICE CREAM AND SINUS INFECTIONS READER FEEDBACK
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 05/09/2006: Joyce from Salem, OR writes: "For 5 days straight I had ice cream for a snack. then after the 5th day is when my sinus infection came on. Then I realized it was the ice cream. It was the Breyers brand that I had. I think that it is the milk product in the ice cream that is causing the sinus infection."
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 05/05/2006: Thea from Nova Scotia writes: "I went downtown on like a 2l of ice cream and 24 hours later i'm sitting here with a freakin' terrible sinus infection... So, I don't understand why i'm having this big attack in May! I go to look up why you get them and there this big link with ice cream... freaky! It's true!"
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 05/02/2006: Melissa from Englewood FL writes: "The ice cream sore throat theory -- I believe it may be true! This morning I woke up with a sore throat, swollen glands, and flu like symptoms then I read on and see a link with ice cream. Guess what I had for dessert last night....Yes ice cream! I have tried the ACV for my throat and it has definitely helped. Thank You to this site!"
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 05/01/2006: Lewis from Lexington, Kentucky writes: "I had a blizzard from dairy queen on saturday april 29. Yesterday I started having sinus problems and by today I have a full blown sinus infection. I haven't had sinus problems in a good while. That's odd."
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 04/24/2006: Linda from Tucson writes: "I've had chronic sinus problems my entire life. I stopped eating ice cream in 1997. (It's now 2006) So, there obviously are other causes of sinus problems besides ice cream. I also stopped all dairy for a long period of time to no avail. I think antibiotics are the cause of many sinus problems, ensuing candida/yeast infections. Ice cream does constrict the blood vessels to the sinus area, so it may simply be that regarding ice cream sinus problems."
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 04/15/2006: Laura from NYC writes: "Sugar in Ice Cream depresses the immune system, the infection fighting white blood cells. Milk also causes a mucous build. I always got a sinus infection after this combo!"
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 03/31/2006: Dave writes: "I have to agree about the link between dairy product and sinus infections. I normally stay away from milk products, but I do eat cheese and do not have any problems at all. For me it's when I have ice cream or milk. I am now suffering from an all out sinus infection that started 3 days ago, and yes, I had some ice cream from Culver's 4 nights ago. I know better than to eat ice cream and now all paths point to; if you eat it you will soon pay for it!"
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 03/25/2006: Cathy from Bakersfield writes: "I also experienced the same thing after eating ice cream however; I had ice cream from our local Rite-Aid. So I can definitely relate to others who have consumed ice cream or milk based products and later develop a sinus infection or flu like symptoms."
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 03/18/2006: Lad from Bel Air, MD writes: "I've had reoccurring sinus infection for 1 1/2 years. After pigging out on two "organic" choc./vanilla ice cream bars, I got another, big-time infection the very next day. Milk and dairy have always been tied to more mucus production. Add the immune-lowering sugars and the cilia-slowing coldness, and you got problems!"
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03/11/2006: Teresa from Lawrenceburg, Kentucky writes: "Dairy is the cause of sinus infections and allergies- we humans are not supposed to be drinking cow's milk- its for baby cows. I drink 8th continent soy milk now. Sometimes I do cheat and eat ice cream and am very miserable-like today. I won't do it again-its not worth the pain. Also, for the record, lots of illness started happening when folks started bleaching flour and using white sugar-which lowers the immune system. A good book to read is Ellen G. White's book."
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 03/10/2006: Mario from Norwalk, CT writes: "I find this very weird, but after reading this I have to admit it must be true. I've had extreme sinus pressure for 4 days now and I did finish of some Haggen Dazs Ice cream the night before this all started. Too weird."
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 03/08/2006: Jen from MP, Virginia writes: "I didn't realise this until just a few hours ago, but 3 days ago i went to Cold Stone Creamery and brought home ice cream for myself, my little sister & brother, and my dad. My mom was the only one who didn't want any ice cream. That was last friday night. On Sunday, my brother, sister, dad, and myself all got sick & we've been sick since (today is tuesday). My mom is doing just fine. Coincidence?"
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 02/20/2006: Tom from Palm Harbor FL writes: "When i read about the link between ice cream and throat infections i was not surprised because i currently have a PAINFUL throat infection that i've had on and off since last summer. whenever i started having symptoms my mom would buy me a frosty from wendy's and this time a shake from steak n' shake. every time the infections have gotten so much worse after consumption of the ice cream. i've come to the conclusion that milk is horrible for the sore throat too."
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 02/13/2006: Tracey from Tujunga writes: "Just ran across this site trying to understand some painful sinus and tooth pain I experience infrequently. Very sudden onset lasting about 45 minutes - - has occurred twice after long bike rides at the beach followed by a large serving of Dreyer's ice cream! I wasn't sure if it was the physical activity, the beach weather, or what. Now I am wondering if the ice cream has anything to do with it. Next time - - NO ICE CREAM."
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 02/10/2006: Steve from WY writes: "I just started taking Airborne effervescent as a cold preventative yesterday. Had no congestion before I took the first one, but within an hour, I was congested! One of the ingredients - yep, sorbitol. I took it once more and then stopped and the congestion went away after about 6 hours. I bet that's the ingredient causing the infections. Suppose some people are sensitive to it."
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 02/10/2006: Katie from Corpus Christi, TX writes: "This is so weird... after logging on and looking for a home remedy for sinus infections, I stumbled onto the Dairy Queen area theory! I had a Heath Blizzard on Sunday and on Monday evening had a sore throat, cough, and congestion that is still with me 4 days later. I can live without ice cream if that's all it takes to avoid sinus infections! Thanks!!"
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 02/04/2006: John from Victoria writes: "Many bacteria thrive in a temperature just under our normal body temperature. That is why we get most of our respiratory infections occurring in the winter; the colder air cools the sinus passages. It is also why summer colds are so hard to get rid of, they're heat resistant. Eating ice cream could have the same effect. Some interesting studies are being done on introducing "good" bacteria (bacteria that aid us in fighting off bad bacteria) back into our sinus passages after modern medicine indiscriminately killed off all bacteria in there attempt to "cure us". Stay away from ice cream especially in cold weather, and wear a mask over your face so you retain more of your body's heat when breathing when you go out in the cold."
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 02/03/2006: Sharon from Chicago writes: "This is unbelievable, ice cream and sinus infections. Who would have thought. I had a vanilla ice cream from McDonald's on yesterday. To my surprise, I wake up this morning with sinus pressure and body aches. This is so unreal. Thanks for the site."
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 01/31/2006: Krista from Rock Falls IL writes: "I just had a mocho blast from baskin robbins on saturday, and within hours had severe headache, acidy stomach and diaria, and was very nauseated. It is now tuesday, and I still have acidy stomache, and can't eat. I have just a little sinus pressure, but it could be a possible link. I don't live by baskin robbins, but somehow get sick from it when there."
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 01/17/2006: Darrel from Washington, DC writes: "I had been dealing with a sinus infection for about 10 days and on the 10th day of treatment I had some ice-cream and I immediately was sick all over again. I felt worse than I had when I was first diagnosis 10 days prior. Now, I feel as if I have to start all over again. This is not an easy ailment to deal with and I often what is the cure. The ice-cream was Breyers and not Baskin Robbins so I'm wondering if any and all ice-cream can cause the relapse of a sinus infection."
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 01/17/2006: Chris from Bolivar, MO writes: "I have been a big dairy products consumer for years. I always liked to drink milk (and sometimes milk shakes) before going to bed as it would help settle my stomach. However, over the past 10 or more years, I had started to come down with sinus infections from time to time. Instead of going to the doctor for the usual medication, I decided to see if there was anything in the way of natural cures that might help. After seeing this site, I am consuming less dairy products (especially ice cream)...and I have noticed a difference. I'm also going to try the ACV."
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 01/11/2006: Donna writes: "I've read that Baskin Robbins Ice Cream is loaded with sorbitol, which is a killer for me. Maybe that's what's behind all the headaches with that brand. Anything with "ol" on the end or "modified food starch" is also a sugar alcohol, same as sorbitol. I say stay away from all that stuff "tweaked""
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 01/06/2006: Gabrielle from San Bruno, CA writes: "I had a root beer float a couple of hours ago and although I have been suffering from a sinus infection for a few days, all of my symptoms just got a LOT worse. There HAS to be a connection!"
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 01/05/2006: Jennifer from Buffalo writes: "A couple of weeks ago, I started "milking my diet" as advertised on TV. I was drinking 24 oz. of milk every 24 hours, and I developed a serious sinus infection. Went to the Doctors, and was put on antibiotics, which really didn't help. I started feeling better after about 3 weeks, and decided to start up my diet and exercise regimen again, which included drinking the 24 ounces of milk again. Sure as the sky is blue, I am suffering from another sinus infection. Apple cider vinegar and lots of water has helped but I know now that the excessive amounts of dairy are inducing my symptoms and will discontinue drinking that much of any dairy products."
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12/01/2005: Mike from NY writes: "The answer is simple.. EVERYONE is allergic in some degree to dairy products. They are natural mucoids. Most people do not even realize they are allergic to dairy, but everyone is. If you cut out dairy products (all) for two weeks you will see an increase in the ability to breath, less spitting and such if you work out and even an increase in stamina... without doing any work. Add this to an allergy, cold season, and take someone who may not have the best health practices (most of us Americans:) ) and you have a recipe for sinusitis. Dairy is horrible... I urge you all to research how diary products seriously hinder the body's functionality and indeed the human potential in all of us."
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