Find Relief from Sinus Infections Naturally

Chlorine Dioxide for Nose

Chlorine dioxide proves to be an effective solution for addressing nasal issues, whether for temporary relief during a cold or for long-term sinus problems. This formula can be utilized for nasal maintenance and, in conjunction with chlorine dioxide Phase 3, for treating the flu.

Preparing Chlorine Dioxide Solution for Nose

1. Add 1 drop of activated MMS (Chlorine Dioxide) to 1 ounce of distilled water (or purified water if distilled water is not accessible).

2. Transfer the Chlorine Dioxide Nose solution to a clean eye dropper bottle.

3. The standard ratio for the Chlorine Dioxide Nose solution is one activated MMS (Chlorine Dioxide) drop to one ounce of distilled water.

4. The solution will remain viable for 7 days if stored in a cool, dark place. Create a fresh batch weekly, if needed.

Using Chlorine Dioxide Nose Solution

1. Lie on your back on a bed without using a pillow.

2. Place four to eight drops of Chlorine Dioxide Nose solution into each nostril. Allow some of the solution to drain into the sinus area and let it remain for five minutes.

3. Repeat the process for the other nostril.

4. It is normal to experience slight burning when introducing MMS (Chlorine Dioxide) to the nostrils, which should subside shortly.

5. Keep a tissue handy to manage any drainage that occurs when sitting upright.

6. Apply the Chlorine Dioxide Nose treatment three times a day until the condition is resolved.

Using Chlorine Dioxide as a Nasal Wash

1. Add distilled water (or purified water if distilled water is not accessible) to your Neti-pot. Also add Sea salt.

2. The standard ratio for the Chlorine Dioxide Nose solution is one activated MMS (Chlorine Dioxide) drop to one ounce of distilled water. Example: 8oz saline solution = 8 drops MMS.

3. Use Neti-pot as normal.

Chlorine Dioxide Antimicrobial Activity

Chlorine dioxide is frequently used to sterilize water and make it safe to drink. The maximum safe limit for chlorine dioxide in drinking water, according to the EPA, is 0.8 mg/L [7].

Chlorine dioxide gas can go through bacterial cell membranes and cause cell death in the pH range of 3-9 [4, 8].

In lab tests, chlorine dioxide was more effective at inactivating fungal spores than chlorine. It inactivated fungal spores by damaging the cell wall and cell membrane, thus causing the leakage of cell substances and eventually, fungal death [9].

In another study, a chlorine dioxide solution reduced 98.2% of bacteria and fungi in a lab test (E. coli, Staphylococcus, Pseudomonas, listeria, salmonella, Candida albicans, etc) [3].

When making hunting bows, it was observed by the Inca Indians, that when the tree was alive and even after it was cut down, it never developed growth of mold, mildew, or fungi.

Clinical Applications
Inflammation: May lower COX-2, prostaglandins, and nitric-oxide → possible benefit for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Infections: Lab work shows activity against Candida, Aspergillus, Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis and some viruses (e.g., herpes).

Wound Healing: Beta-lapachone stimulates proteins that aid tissue repair (shown in animal studies).

Anti-parasitic & anti-infective: Applied for dysentery, skin infections, urinary complaints.

One illustrative case involved a patient presenting with a persistent staph infection on the nasal region, manifesting as an open, oozing wound. Despite undergoing a year-long course of conventional treatments—including antibiotics, steroid creams, and multiple injections—the lesion failed to heal.

Following consultation at our office and initiation of a prescribed therapeutic dosage of Pau d'Arco, the patient experienced rapid improvement:

Week 1: The infectious wound closed

Week 2: Healing progressed with healthy pink tissue visible beneath the skin

Month 1: Complete elimination of the infection

This case highlights the potential therapeutic value of Pau d'Arco in refractory infections, though further research is warranted given the scarcity of formal clinical data.

How to use:

Neti-pot for chronic sinus infections, try herbs that kill both bacteria and fungi. Think Pau D'Arco tincture. 5-10 drops per pint of saline.

Nasal spray bottle, add 5 drops per 1 oz. saline solution.

Xlear, Rescue Nasal Spray with Xylitol contains Pau D' Arco in it.

Sinus Irrigation using Boric Acid USP / Sea Salt nasal rinses areused to treat chronic rhinosinusitis and sinus issues, often utilizing 1 – 2 teaspoons of boric acid powder in 8 oz. of saline distilled water to reduce bacterial of fungal load. These solutions work by reducing mucosal edema, drawing out mucus, and treating infections.

Boric acid is a mild, topical antiseptic used to inhibit bacterial and fungal growth on the skin. Boric acid is primarily used medically as avaginal suppository to treat recurrent yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis, especially cases resistant to conventional antifungal treatments. It acts as an antiseptic, antifungal, and antiviral agent, helping to balance vaginal pH and odor. It is also used in eye drops, ear drops, skin antiseptic solutions applied to cuts, scraps and burns, and for athlete's foot.

It acts as a bacteriostatic and fungistatic agent, meaning it inhibits the growth of bacteria (like E. coli and various streptococci) and fungi (likeCandida), rather than killing them outright. They work in conjunction with the host's immune system to eliminate infections by inhibiting bacterial protein production, DNA replication, or metabolism. Common bacteriostatic antibiotics include tetracyclines (e.g., doxycycline), macrolides (e.g., erythromycin, azithromycin), sulfonamides, and clindamycin..It is effective against antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Boric acid can kill parasites, specifically Trichomonas vaginalis (causing trichomoniasis) through vaginal suppositories. It acts as a desiccant against pests like insects and flea larvae.

Bacteria Boric Acid is Effective Against(but not limited too)

Escherichia coli (E. coli): Effective against various strains, including those tested in vitro.

Pseudomonas aeruginosa: Weakly bactericidal, often used at concentrations of 10 g/l.

Acinetobacter calcoaceticus/septicus: Shows susceptibility in laboratory tests.

Group B streptococci: Satisfactorily inhibited at concentrations of 10 or 20 g/l.

Coliform bacteria: Effective in reducing numbers in experimental studies.

Staphylococcus aureus (including MRSA): Shows susceptibility to boric acid and borate salts.

Propionibacterium acnes: Associated with acne, targeted by the antiseptic action of boric acid.

Gardnerella vaginalis: Associated with bacterial vaginosis (BV).

Salmonella Enteritidis: Reduced in in vitro, though not in vivo, studies.

HERE IS MY FORMULA:

1-2 teaspoons Boric Acid USP (HUMCO Brand)

1-2 teaspoons Sea Salt (the more salty the better. Salt reduce sinus congestion, postnasal drip, and remove allergens and mucus)

8 oz. distilled water

Neti-pot (Gurunanda neti pot at Dollartree $1.25)

Put 8 oz. distilled water into a glassware measuring cup and heat it in the microwave for about 1 minute or heat in a pan on stove. Boric acid dissolves better in warm water. Then add the Sea Salt. Stir til dissolved. Allow too cool to room temperature. Load neti-pot and irrigate sinuses. Do this 2 times daily til sinusitis is resolved.

Source Book: Borax the Magic Crystal 1915

Link: https://www.elsmerecanyon.com/tickcanyon/borax/borax.pdf

From the Book; Tonsils and Adenoids – Treatments and Cure from the Standpoint of the Physician and Laryngologist in Preference to that of the Surgeon and Laryngectomist, by Richard Biddle Faulkner · 1915

PRESCRIPTIONS.

(A) Rx

Powdered Borax – Grains 68 (4.4 grams = one teaspoon)

Essence of Peppermint (Peppermint oil) – Minims 20 (1.2 ml = 24 drops

Warm water – One pint

A toilet requisite for the nose and mouth. A cleanser and sterilizer. Saturate a wad of absorbent cotton

with the solution and carefully mop out the vestibule of the nose, morning and evening, or more frequently, when necessary. This method of keeping the nose clean is greatly preferred to that of using atomizers and douches, as the latter serves only to wash filthy matter farther in, and at the same time leads to trouble in the ears and antrum. The solution is also a very efficient gargle.

From the Book – Dr. Chase's New Receipt Book and Medical Advisor or Information for Everybody by A.W. Chase MD, page 88. 1927.

BORAX – Its Value in Catarrh, Throat Difficulties, Inflamed Eyes, Dandruff, etc.

– I. A solution of 1 Dr.(¾ teaspoon) to soft water, 2 pt., snuffed up into the nostrils, is valuabie in catarrhal difficulties; if recent. it will effect a cure. Use 3 times daily; though I must say I think it is easier taken in powder, as a snuff, and better too, takeÅ„ 5 to 10 times daily. I combine sugar, dr., with powdered borax, 1 oz ; and put in a few drops of white rose perfume, as a snuff; and if the throat is sore, drop a pinch of it into the throat at each time of snuffing. It soon benefits both difficulties.

Anchor Google Patients: Methods of treating Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Boric Acid

Source: https://patents.google.com/patent/US20160271173A1/en

The formulation comprises boric acid in an amount (weight per volume, w/v) from about 1.0-4.0%, particularly from about 1.0-2.5%. In particular embodiments, the formulation comprises boric acid in an amount of about 2.0% (w/v).

In various embodiments, the formulation additionally comprises a saline solution, wherein the concentration (w/v) of sodium chloride (NaCl) in water is from about 0.5-1.2%. In a particular embodiment the concentration of sodium chloride in water is 0.9% (w/v), that is, isotonic saline. In one embodiment, the formulation comprises about 2% (w/v) of boric acid in a saline solution having about 0.9% (w/v) of sodium chloride in water.

In various embodiments, the method of administering the boric acid formulation comprises applying a volume of the formulation into each nare of the subject in need in a manner sufficient to penetrate the nasal and paranasal cavities. The volume of the formulation may be administered by any appropriate means known to those skilled in the art and include, but are not limited to, douching, nebulization, atomization, inhalation, irrigation, spray, drops, or insufflations. In particular embodiments, a volume of the formulation is administered by drops into each nare. In other particular embodiments, the volume of the formulation is applied by spray into each nare.

A present invention further provides a formulation comprising boric acid for use in treating chronic rhinosinusitis. In various embodiments, the formulation comprises about 1.0-4.0% (w/v) of boric acid, more particularly about 2.0% (w/v) of boric acid. In some embodiments, the formulation further comprises a saline solution having about 0.5-1.2% (w/v) of sodium chloride in water, in particular a saline solution having about 0.9% (w/v) of sodium chloride in water.

An in vitro study of boric acid against cultured Candida albicans demonstrated that 1% aqueous boric acid showed complete growth inhibition against 45 of the 46 fluconazole-susceptible strains tested and 24 of the 25 fluconazole-resistant strains tested. Using a focus set of six C. albicans strains the authors of this study were able to convincingly eliminate pH as a primary basis for the fungistatic effects of boric acid. No sign of sudden physical membrane damage was apparent and membrane integrity decreased only slightly during 24 hour exposure to 1% boric acid. (De Seta et al. (2009) J Antimicrob Chemother 63(2):325-36.) This same study reported that 2.5% boric acid was sufficient for complete growth inhibition of 17 of 17 bacterial strains tested including Staphylococcus aureus (2 strains), Enterococcus faecalis, Staphylococcus saprophyticus, Staphlyococcus epidermis, Bacillus sp., Streptococcus pyogenes, Streptococcus agalactiae, Citrobacter freundii, Enterobacter cloacae, E. coli (2 strains), Klebsiella pneumonia, Shigella sp., Proteus sp., Salmonella sp., and Serratia sp. (De Seta et al., supra.

Did you use a carrier oil in your sinus rinse? Nothing seems to work to kill the fungal infection in my sinuses, and I would love to try this. Can you outline your exact method? Thank you so much for your post!

Does this work to get at fungus deep in sinus cavity?

Came down with another sinus infections recently and did your formula right from the beginning...no antibiotics. I did it 2-3 times a day, half a tsp in each nostril. The congestion broke up quickly, although the post nasal drip cough took longer to go away. I did it for 10 days and I am now clear.

Around day 5 I started taking NAC twice a day, 600 mg. I remembered reading an article saying it was good for thinning mucus. I also saw a youtube video talking about how humming and how it increases nitric oxide and can help with chronic sinusitis. I did it when I thought about it, LOL. I figured it cant hurt.

Anyway, I wanted to let you know that your post was useful and effective!

My main daily protocol -- using a modern day neti bottle -- helps to directly disinfect my sinuses, nasal cavities, nasopharynx(area behind the nose), throat and mouth regions. I use a modern 300ml neti bottle with a V shaped plastic nozzle. You simply add mineral water + 1/2 tspn salt + 5 drops of 5% Lugols Iodine to the neti bottle then tip it upside down and, after pressing the button on the bottom of the bottle, water is allowed to flow freely into your nostril like a modern neti pot. I also find the modern neti bottle much easier to use than the older porcelain neti pot, which I have also used in the past. I now use both the nasal sprayer and my neti bottle every single day as protection from dangerous viruses and bacteria.

I also live in the tropics and use aircon at night which always tends to dry up my nose, mouth and throat regions causing me to wake up frequently thereby interfering with my sleep. So this is another reason for me to use the neti bottle and my nasal sprayer which help to suitably dampen all nose/throat/mouth areas so that I can get my precious sleep. Apart from using Lugols Iodine in my nasal sprayer and modern neti bottle, I have also substituted and used Xylitol or Hydrogen Peroxide instead of Lugols Iodine in both my nasal sprayer and neti bottle protocols.

And please don't ask me where I purchased my neti bottle because I bought it from a local online retailer in the Philippines(where I live) called Lazada -- which isn't going to be much use to you if you live in Europe or the US.

I tried to include a jpeg image of my 300ml neti bottle in this post using copy and paste but, unfortunately, pasting images is not allowed. So here is a link to Amazon showing the type of neti bottle that I use now:

Bill's Modern Neti Pot

It's been 5 years since I originally posted about the use of Povidone-iodine 10% in a nasal sprayer. Since then I've read ALOT of old medical books 1850-1930 about the use of iodine in the sinus cavities. So I want to share what I've learned.

The above recipe Povidone-iodine nasal sprayer worked great during the covid plandemic.

During the 1880's, doctors were spraying “Tincture (Alcohol base) of Iodine” diluted into the patient sinus cavities either in liquid of powder form (called dusting) along with other treatments like neti-pot sinus wash.

EXAMPLE:

Coryza. (acute inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nose, with discharge of mucus; a head cold) — In chronic coryza, and especially in ozæna, we must recommend iodine. It is used in watery solution or tincture, applied within the nasal fossæ by a pencil or by injection or spray.

Dusting iodine powder into the nose is an excellent remedy for drying up an excess of mucus discharge, if this discharge originates in the nasal mucus membrane. Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, by F. B. BLACKMAR, M.D., May 1932.

Over 2 years ago, I started making nasal sprayer with lugol's water based iodine as an ingredient in my nasal sprays.

About 6 months ago, I made one with Tincture of Iodine (Humco Brand) and I could tell a big difference.

So, after a month of being a Guinea Pig, I am sold on using Tincture of Iodine 2% diluted in nasal sprays

Material needed:

• 30 ml empty nasal spray bottle
• Distilled water
• Sea salt
• Baking soda
• 20+ drops Tincture of Iodine 2% (Humco Brand USA manufactured)
• Eye dropper

Recipe:

1. Add 1 teaspoon sea salt and 1 teaspoon baking soda to empty “clean” water bottle.

2. Add distilled water to bottle, cap and shake til salt and baking soda have completely dissolved. This is your saline solution.

3. Add 20 drops Tincture Iodine to the empty nasal spray bottle. Top nasal spray bottle off with your saline solution q.s.. I only use 20 drops Iodine. You can try more to your tolerance.

4. Use this spray twice in each nostril as needed til it improves your condition.

Do NOT use if you are allergic to iodine

The U. S. formula is:

• Iodine: 5 parts or ½ ounce av.
• Iodide of Potassium: 10 parts or 1 ounce av.
• Distilled Water (replace with Alcohol 95% if making tincture of iodine): 85 parts or 8 3/8 fl. ounces

Dissolve the Iodine and Iodide of Potassium in the Distilled Water, and keep the solution in well-stopped bottles.

The Br. P. under the heading Liquor Iodi or Solution of Iodine directs Iodine 10 parts, Iodide of Potassium 15 parts, Distilled Water 200 parts. The percentage of Iodine is the same as in the U. S. formula.

Uses – Lugol's Solution, as it is popularly known, is given internally in doses of 3 minims (4 drops) to 5 minims (6 drops) diluted with water, as an alterative and absorbent.

thank you for your time!

Will JC Crow Lugol Iodine work? or Alcohol Iodine only?

Iodine kills 90 percent of bacteria on the skin within 90 seconds, its use as an antibiotic has been ignored. Iodine exhibits activity against bacteria, molds, yeasts, protozoa, and many viruses; indeed, of all antiseptic preparations suitable for direct use on humans and animals and upon tissues, only iodine is capable of killing all classes of pathogens: gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, mycobacteria, fungi, yeasts, viruses and protozoa. Most bacteria are killed within 15 to 30 seconds of contact.

Iodine is by far the best antibiotic, antiviral and antiseptic of all time – Dr. David Derry

Iodine has bactericidal activity:

• 1% tincture will kill 90% of bacteria in 90 seconds
• 5% tincture in 60 seconds
• 7% tincture in 15 seconds

Gershenfeld, 1968

Iodine kills single celled organisms by combining with the amino acids tyrosine or histidine when they are exposed to the extra-cellular environment. All single cells showing tyrosine on their outer cell membranes are killed instantly by a simple chemical reaction with iodine that denatures proteins. Nature and evolution have given us an important mechanism to control pathogenic life forms and we should use it and trust it to protect us in ways that antibiotics can't.

Iodine kills bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, and even spores of bacteria and fungi, including anthrax spores. Iodine was used successfully against influenza, herpes, small pox, and chicken pox viruses. Kills parasites, bacteria, mold, yeast, protozoa, viruses--essentially all pathogens including malaria, E. coli, and Staphylococcus. When iodine was suspended in a solution, viral inactivation occurred at dilutions of 1/1,000,000. (Gershenfeld, L.: Iodine. In Disinfection, Sterilization, and Preservation. Edited by S. S. Block. Philadelphia, Les & Febiger, 1977, pp. 196-218.)

Do you think Lugols iodine painted on would work just as well as an alcohol tincture? Was yours the yellow or clear version?

I've used 2% Lugols iodine painted on kids' throats and it's gotten rid of sore throats within a day or so. I wasn't sure if it was actually working at the time, or just placebo :)

A few days ago my GF son (21 years old) told us he was going to make an appointment with the Dr. due to lumps at the base of his skull and side of neck. I told my GF to have him come by tonite before he spends $600 with those Dumba$$'s.

Medical care is so bad here they will try and diagnose him with “non-Hodgkins lymphoma” or something stupid like that, he is “un-vaxxed” so that drops his chances for cancer way down for his age group, they'll preform a bunch of expensive test on him, and then say the test are inconclusive but you owe them $40.k for the test. So I told my GF I'll take a look at it (I have 25 years experience being a naturopath).

After examining him and the lumps I determined his lymph nodes around his neck were swollen due to a viral infection. I asked if he had been sick (Head Cold) recently and he said YES.

My GF thinks she knows all my medical trick… lol NOT! I got a small bottle of Tincture of Iodine 2% (alcohol based) from my stocks, dipped a Q-tip in it and started painting the skin over the swollen nodes. I gave him the bottle and told him to repeat painting them every 2-3 hours and call his mom in the morning and tell us if he see's any difference.

The next morning he called to tell us that after only 3 painting, the nodes have shrunk by 50%!

Now, I've studied how the Russians have used Iodine Grid Painting. Iodine penetrating through the skin into muscle tissue and blood vessels, iodine has a detrimental effect on pathogens.

The Russians state: In case of runny nose, it is applied in very thin and neat lines to the bridge of the nose and the wings of the nose. If you have a cold, it makes sense to place the net on the feet and in the area of the calf muscles.

Sum of what the author is saying I believe and some I think is Hype…

So, I'm thinking to myself, if painting the lymph-node for an infection works so well... why not paint iodine (2% tincture or white iodine if you are worried about staining) over the forehead (frontal sinus pockets), under the eyebrows and across the nasal bone (ethmoid sinus), cheeks under eye (maxillary sinus). I also painted behind my ears and back of neck.

Edgar Cayce (1900 A.D.) advocated painting the sinus plexus daily for 2 weeks with castor oil, so this is not a new thing.

Do this at nite before bed so your eyes are closed.

In my area, the farmers are harvesting soybean and the chaf is all in the air causing everyone sinus issues including me. Using myself as a test subject I painted up my face with iodine before bed.

When I woke-up, I had a large glob of snoot in the sinus-larynex area. It was some much it was gagging me. Went out on the back patio to drink my coffee and had to blow my nose and the flood gate of hell come out. I felt so much better. My head was clear. Less congested. I'll do another iodine painting tonite. This works

Just remember, H2O2 has a weak bonded oxygen atom to the H2O. Sunlight will break this bond down easily "that's why is comes in a sunlight protected brown bottle". Protect the saline bottle from direct sunlight to get the most use out of it.

Published in the Book; Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery p. 752, by F. B. BLACKMAR, M.D., May 1932.

Dusting iodine powder into the nose is an excellent remedy for drying up an excess of mucus discharge, if this discharge originates in the nasal mucus membrane.

Read Full Text, Source: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaotolaryngology/article-abstract/550973

Sheffield Saline Nasal Spray, 1.5 fl. oz. contains Sodium Chloride 0.65%. Remove nasal dryness due to allergies, cold, flu, rhinitis, and sinusitis.

Improved Saline Spray (Robs Formula)

1. Open removed nasal cap. Wrap a paper towel around the nasal tip and using a pair of pliers to gently wiggle the nasal tip out.

2. Add 10 (low) to 20 (high) drops (1ml) Povidone Iodine (PVP-I) 10% to the saline solution.

3. Recap the nasal tip to the spray bottle and screw on the cap.

4. Shake bottle to mix ingredients.

5. Use Saline Nasal Spray as normal.

By simply adding PVP-I to the nasal spray provides the following benefits;

It is effective against a variety of bacteria, viruses, yeast, and protozoa. PVP-I is also rapidly virucidal and inactivates coronaviruses, including SARS-CoV and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS).

Povidone-iodine (PVP-I) is a broad-spectrum antiseptic with activity against bacteria, fungi, yeast, protozoa and viruses. It has been previously used in both intranasal preparations against Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) as well as oral preparations in in-vitro studies of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (SARS-CoV), Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV), influenza H1N1, and rotavirus (also called adult diarrhoea vomit bug) with good efficacy. Studies evaluate the efficacy of PVP-I as prophylaxis in Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID19)-negative front-line health care workers and hospital patients. Due to the known breadth of its antiviral activity and similarities in molecular structure, it can be extrapolated that PVP-I should have robust activity against SARS-CoV-2. Eggers et al found that at a concentration of 1% there was a reduction of viral activity of 99.99% in in-vitro assays. At 2 minutes, a concentration of 0.23% was enough to reduce viral loads appreciably.

Povidone-iodine can safely be used in the nose at concentrations up to 1.25% and in the mouth at concentrations up to 2.5% for up to 5 months. Povidone-iodine rapidly inactivates Coronaviruses, including SARS and MERS, when applied for as little as 15 seconds. There is optimism that PVP-I can inactivate SARS-CoV-2, but in vitro efficacy has not yet been demonstrated.

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0145561320932318

Povidone-iodine can be safely used in the nasal passages at concentrations up to 1.25% for up to 5 months. PVP-I is generally well tolerated, with RARE cases of allergy and contact sensitivity.

Gershenfeld, 1968 states;

Iodine kills single celled organisms by combining with the amino acids tyrosine or histidine when they are exposed to the extra-cellular environment. All single cells showing tyrosine on their outer cell membranes are killed instantly by a simple chemical reaction with iodine that denatures proteins. Nature and evolution have given us an important mechanism to control pathogenic life forms and we should use it and trust it to protect us in ways that antibiotics can't.

Iodine kills bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, and even spores of bacteria and fungi, including anthrax spores. Iodine was used successfully against influenza, herpes, small pox, and chicken pox viruses. Kills parasites, bacteria, mold, yeast, protozoa, viruses--essentially all pathogens including malaria, E. coli, and Staphylococcus. When iodine was suspended in a solution, viral inactivation occurred at dilutions of 1/1,000,000. (Gershenfeld, L.: Iodine. In Disinfection, Sterilization, and Preservation. Edited by S. S. Block. Philadelphia, Les & Febiger, 1977, pp. 196-218.)

Iodine is able to penetrate quickly through the cell walls of microorganisms.

Table 4: Microbiological Efficacy Activity of PVP-Iodine versus Bacteria, Yeasts and Molds, Actinomycetes and Rickettsia

Source: http://hbnshow.com/moreinfo/swine_flu_treatments.pdf, page 14.

You are right, Indian households use a lot of camphor on a daily basis. My mother would light a camphor block every evening at the altar and then would carry the smoky block on a small brass plate to every room in the house, waving the fumes with her palm to spread it around the four corners. It was to purify the air. Maybe that could be why we rarely caught colds?

He said, they use this method to clear Sinus Pain and Headaches from the head. It is also good for Asthma, Bronchitis, Colds, Cough, Breathing problems, Lung Congestion, Congestion of the Nasal tract.

Buy some camphor. It comes in small tiny blocks and can be purchased from drug stores, online or at an Asian grocery store.

Anchor Jai Santoshi Maa Camphor Tablets 100 Small Tablets is the brand I am using.
Source image: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Jai-Santoshi-Maa-camphor-Tablets-100-Small-Tablets-1-1oz/245121055

Take one paper wrapped cube (about 5 tiny blocks about 1.5 grams) crush them and put into a pot/basin of boiling water, put a towel over your head, and inhale the steam or which ever method you use. Inhale deeply.

Note: I was not prepared for how STRONG the camphor steam was. I was hacking the whole 10 minute session and about another 15 minutes afterwards. But after about an hour I noticed I was breathing much better, less phelgmy and all around felt better… HUM….?

Caution: Camphor water is very hot and strong, so make sure your first few breaths are shallow and not too close to the steam you burn yourself.

Why it works?

Steaming camphor is not a new idea. I'm assuming this therapy came to American with the Chinese in the early 1800's when they came here to work on the railroads if not earlier.

Back in the 1960's and 70's (I'm not that old), Mom would use a “Devilbiss Hot Steam Vaporizer-Humidifier” for those of you that can remember those (wish they were still made today, cuz THEY WORKED). They were a big glass jar basin with lite-blue lettering and a heating device that sat on top and sprayed hot steam into a room. Mom would put Vicks Vapo Steam Liquid Medication into the Hot Steam Vaporizers and it would help you breathe better.

Guess what “Vicks Vapo Steam Liquid Medication” ingredients are? Camphor (Synthetic) 6.2% w-v per 200ml, Alcohol 78%; Cedarleaf Oil; Eucalyptus Oil; Laureth-7; Menthol; Nutmeg Oil; Poloxamer 124; Silicone.

Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora) is widely used in all the ceremonies and rituals of Hindus. Apart from its prominent role in religious aspects, it is considered with high regards for its natural therapeutic properties for thousands of years. Camphor plays a vital role in every Indian household, as it is an excellent home remedy for several ailments right from cough, insect bites to cardiac issues. This white cubed wonder never fails you when you need a magic healer to get better relief from several issues.

Camphor is known to strengthen the immune system and to protect the body against bacteria, even that which is airborne. Camphor has the ability to eliminate the congestion in the lungs, bronchial tracts and nasal region to promote normal breathing. The reason that camphor essential oil and gum is included as an ingredient in so many commercial decongestant remedies is that it can help provide immediate respiratory relief. It helps to relieve any blockages in the respiratory system including the nasal tracts, lungs, pharynx, larynx and bronchial tubes. Camphor oil, or some other products that contain it, can be applied externally on the neck and chest as a remedy for acute or chronic pneumonia and bronchitis.

Camphora officinarum.

From the Book: The Inhalation Treatment of Diseases of the Organs of Respiration Including Consumption page 194-195 by Arthur Hill Hassall · 1885

Administration. – In powder, in vapour, or as an atomized spray.

For the inhalation of the vapour of camphor, an oro-nasal inhaler may be employed charged with the spirit, or the camphor may be inhaled in the vapour of hot water. For vapour inhalation the compound tincture should not be used, as the opium in this is non-volatile, and it is best suited for use as a spray. the powder of camphor, 1 to 4 grains insufflated.

Indications. - The inhalation by the nostrils of the powder of camphor, or of a strong camphorated spray, will sometimes stop colds in the head, if employed at the outset; or if it does not arrest them, it will frequently give much relief. In aphonia, in hoarseness, in spasmodic affections of the organs of respiration, in whooping- cough, and in the coughs of bronchitis and phthisis. Camphor inhalations are sometimes useful in that trouble-some chronic complaint characterized by seizures of incessant sneezing and profuse watery running at the eyes and nose, the patient remaining well in the intervals. The attacks may occur daily, beginning early in the morning, and may last for a few minutes only or may persist for several hours ; and they may occur at any hour of the day, recurring several times daily. Sometimes several days intervene between the attacks, which may last 24 hours or even longer. They are generally accompanied by severe frontal headache, and in some instances an itching of a point inside the nose, denotes the imminence of the attack. This affection lasts for years (Ringer). It evidently closely resembles hay fever.

The powder of camphor is sometimes inhaled as a snuff, mixed with tannin, in nasal catarrh or coryza. Monobromate of camphor has been found useful as an antispasmodic in whooping-cough and in asthma, in doses of 3 to 6 grains. If employed as a spray, it may be dissolved in a little spirit made up with water to ½ or 1 ounce

Plus, I was sniffing a split oregano capsule to see how long the aroma was going to last. Which was kind of awesome! Like...eucalyptus or...Mentholatum - how many of us old cats remember Mentholatum? We always had Mentholatum in the house when I was a kid...I'll never forget that smell. It was awesome!

I've had 3 sinus "things" since I had "the" bug three years ago and this time, it rapidly began migrating to my lungs but this stopped it. I only did it one time, before bed, and bronchial tubes and lungs were both clear by morning. Sinuses still a bit stuffy but I used just a very tiny pinch of probiotics from a capsule. I'm going to try some cultivated microbes I'm currently preparing as I suspect this infection is rebooting.

Can't be sure, but I know that microbial drain cleaners (probiotics) travel through the pipes - even CLIMBING if there's gunk to eat which is why you also want to use the drain cleaners before bed so that nobody is running water through the drains, rinsing them away.

Not sure if that's what happens with the nasal rinse but it would make sense as even that tiny amount cleared all of the upper respiratory areas - save a single small area that I can feel in my sinuses - but it cleared my broncial tubes and lungs which were NOT rinsed, so...

We naturally breathe microbes - including the probiotics that usually keep us safe - all the time from the air, but when one is indoors all day, with unfriendly microbes floating around and procreating and one is constantly blowing one's nose, one is also constantly expelling the probiotics that get shut into the house or office with us. Or, at least, that is my suspicion.

ANYway - VERY exciting! I would say that if you use microbes you cultivate, yourself, for instance, if you make LABS - I would guess that it wouldn't take much. For soil, it's used in a 1/1000 ratio - or even MORE diluted so, just be aware. I've purposely not done it again as I expect there are CONbiotics in the house and hope it will come back, at which point I will try LABS, starting with a very diluted mixture and see what happens.

What I used this time was just a tiny bit from a PB8 probiotic capsule in about a half cup of warm water with a pinch of salt and a pinch or two of sugar, to wake them up, as I don't keep milk on hand because I don't use it for anything but LABS, so I was out of LABS, but I got a little bottle of milk and I'm cultivating some microbes as I write this so I'll have some LABS in couple of days.

I had a client come to me with chronic sinusitis. She has been to the doctors many times over the past 6 months and has been prescribed different antibiotics and nasal sprays (Fluticasone) with no relief.

Since she was not responding to any anti-biotic treatment made me suspect she had a fungal infection and these lame doctors are not treating the underlying problem. Plus, researchers at Mayo Clinic discovered that sinusitis, an inflammatory disease, is caused by yeast 96% of the time and cured by anti-fungals. Fungi are the major cause of a chronic sinus infection. Individuals with weak immunity are more susceptible to such infections.

According to research, chronic sinusitis (there is also acute sinusitis) is a consequence of an immune disorder triggered by fungus. Back in 1999, a research team discovered that there were fungal organisms present in the mucus of 96 percent of patients who underwent chronic sinusitis surgery. Namely, fungus and mold spores are in the air all the time and therefore, we inhale them and they stay in the sinuses' mucus lining. Since yeast are opportunistic organisms that flourish as immune function declines, it becomes obvious why these diseases are seen more. People who are more prone to chronic sinusitis will experience an immune response to the fungi, which will further cause sinusitis signs. This is why antifungals will be much more effective than antibiotics in treating the problem. Antibiotics do nothing to kill fungal infections and I believe they make things worse.

Results

She said she could see results after the 3rd spray. In less than one week, she is 90% better.

About Goldenseal Root

Goldenseal Root (Parts Used: primarily the root, to a lesser extent leaves) is widely used in many herbal salves and ointments as a disinfectant. Goldenseal root contains berberine and hydrastine which have a broad-spectrum antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral action. Goldenseal root was used by Native American tribes, including the Cherokee and Iroquois, as a yellow dye and for health conditions.

The herb's primary value is as an infection fighter for upper respiratory congestion and sinus infections as well as a topical antibiotic in skin infections, staph infections of the skin, cuts, wounds, sore throats, mouth ulcers, athlete's foot, ringworm, bronchitis, colds, whooping cough, pneumonia, gastritis ulcers, eczema, psoriasis, constipation, acne, thrush, recurrent ear infections, vaginitis, urinary tract infections, and eye infections (such as conjunctivitis and blepharitis).

How to make a Goldenseal Root Tincture Sinus Spray for Chronic Fungal Sinusitis

Material needed:

* 30ml empty clean nasal spray bottle

* Distilled water

* Goldenseal Root Tincture 1oz (must be alcohol-based ~ Not Glycerin based)

Recipe:

1. Add 15ml Goldenseal tincture to an empty nasal spray bottle. (1:1 ~ v tincture to water)

2. Top off bottle with distilled water.

How to use:

1. Use this spray twice in each nostril 2-5 times daily for a few weeks to resolve sinus infection.

Note: It stings a little for about 15 seconds but after that you're good to go.

I also use 1/4 teaspoon Vitamin C powder 1 to 2 times daily

ACV daily

Since hardly any symptoms last 2 days no goldenseal, as this is powerful and I'm only using if symptoms are significant.

The H2O2 and iodine did help, the baby shampoo did cleanse and drain but the draining was drip drip and lasted for hours so I don't know if I would recommend it, and I only used 1 drop of baby shampoo in salt in a cup of water. These remedies helped, but the symptoms still persisted.

To be sure ... check out any contraindications for you using green tea extract.

Goldenseal tincture, I have from Earthpharm.

Use 1/2 dropper in 1/2 teaspoon salt solution. I used a dropper with my head tilted to ceiling, one dropper of the mix into each nostril. It didn't burn at all. It helped more than anything so far. Also drank a cup of water with a 1/2 dropper of goldenseal tincture. As GS also has berberine it passes through the blood-brain barrier, it's powerful, and helping as mentioned -more than any other remedy.

Oh my gosh it was finally moving. And my head no longer felt like it was ready to explode. So after that every few hours, I wrapped the bristles in a cloth so as not to scratch, and after heating my face with a warm rice pack, I would vibrate my sinus cavities. Every time I was able to blow out infection.

Now, I am still using the neti pot also with povidone iodine, Grapefruit seed extract and xylitol and now that is helping to rinse out mucous (hadn't touched it before). Still draining a few days later, but I am not coughing after sleeping where the drainage settles in my airway, and am feeling almost human again. Will be ordering a silicone face cleaner/massager that vibrates so the bristles wont be an issue.

I have tried almost everything, including pressure points and massage, cayenne pepper drinks, honey, cider vinegar, sage tea, peroxide, povidone iodine, GSE, xylitol in the neti pot, etc. with no success. I used to be able to forestall an infection if I used the neti pot as soon as I could feel one coming on, but that no longer stops an infection for me. I don't see a lot of research out there….wondering if I do this on a regular basis will it keep sinuses open?

I hope this helps someone out there..

Also there are 4 sinus cavities: frontal (the lower forehead), maxillary (cheekbones), ethmoid (beside the upper nose), and sphenoid (behind the nose); which cavity sinusitis do you have? Sphenoid sinusitis is only treated surgically.

Bright colored vegetables and fruits such as berries, kiwi, pumpkin, papaya, sweet potatoes, and pineapple are all rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Pineapple also contains enzymes that break down the buildup on the sinuses and reduce inflammation.

It stings less when you dilute the lemon juice (or lime) with distilled water. But, most people say it works better full strength.

It's very simple to do. Squeeze out one teaspoon of lemon or lime juice into a spoon. Close off one nostril with your finger and snort up the juice in the spoon in the other nostril. Right after you do this you will have the feeling that you snorted a “blow-fish” up in your head. The pain only last a minute or two.

It worked for me. Cleared up the sinuses immediately.

Video: Cure sinus infection lime juice home remedy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZSkn6KbQdY

Video: Sinus infection (lime juice)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXE7VtbP7B0

Great, I started off the 2021 spring season with a horrendous sinus infection when the tree's started to pollen. I've been struggling with my sinuses for a few months. I'm normally ahead of the season drinking gallons of nettle tea to help cope with the pollen but got off to a late start and the season came early.

I ended up with blood coming out in my snot. Pain around my eye orbits and cheeks, top of my teeth hurt, drainage in the back of my throat, both ears had fluid, etc... There was no way the antibiotic was going to work fast enuff to heal my sinus infection. It would have cost a small fortune and the doctors in my area are dumda$$'s. So, here is what I did.

I bought a bottle of Povidone Iodine 10% (PVP-I) and started using it as a nasal flush, but not as a neti-pot flush like most people including me are taught to do.

The nasal cavities in your head are very vast with pockets where infection and polyps can grow. Here is a video to show you.

Tour of the Nasal Passages 3D https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5vDsPUpOGg

How to make the PVP-I solution:

- Add 1 1/2 ounces of distilled saline water to a clean cup.

- Add 1 teaspoon Povidone Iodine 10% (If you want a stronger solution to deal with candida infection simply add more PVP-I but never more than 1:1 ratio, see chart below)

- Stir mixture is ready to use. It won't take much solution to do one treatment.

How to use it:

A web tutorial by DMRPub gave me the idea but my sinus issues mainly were pain in the forehead and behind/between the eyes with fever and a lot of nasal congestion and nasal swelling. His technique was not helping me.

DMRPub sources: https://www.dmrpublications.com/2018/01/natural-sinus-infection-remedy/

A “neti-pot” sinus rinse will never get into the Frontal Sinus Cavities (located behind the eyebrows) or the Sphenoid or the Ethmoid Sinus Cavities (located between the eyes). The main reason is because your head is tilted to the side. Water flows in the direction of gravity. Saline from a neti-pot will go in one nostril, make a turn downward with gravity around the nasal cavities turbinates and out the other nostril. It never makes it into the frontal and sphenoid cavities. If your infection resides in those cavities, this technique will NEVER WORK.

A new technique to ensure that you reach these cavities plus the nasal larynx area is to stand in front of the kitchen sink and look up at the ceiling and inject the PVP-I diluted solution into each nostril using a “Kids Oral Medicine Dropper for Kids/Toddlers 5ml”.

While keeping my head tilted up, repeat injecting the solution into each nostril at least 2-3x til the solution comes pouring out of my nostrils. This will ensure that the disinfectant will reach all the cavities and pockets in your sinuses. This also reaches the back of the nasal larynx where infection causes chronic sinus drainage.

Once my sinus cavities are filled up. I roll my head to the left and right to ensure the liquid reaches all the cavities in my cheekbones. Then lean my head forward over the sink and allow the PVP-I liquid to drain out naturally. Blowing my nose to get any thick mucus out. Then I repeat again until all the PVP-I solution in the cup is all gone. I repeat this 2 to 3x a day.

I am now into day 5 and I have no fever in my forehead. Breathing thru my nasal passages are clearer. A little bit of drainage but on a scale of 1-10 I would say I'm at about 8. I will continue this for another 5 days to completely clear up my sinuses since this was the worst I've ever had it and I now know how to fix them. I've never been a big fan of oral antibiotic since every time I taken them. My digestive tract will be screwed-up for a month afterward, and I always develop candida infection from antibiotic use.

The money I saved for a doctor visit for people without insurance cost between $50-$200 or more. No insurance allergy shot cost $100. No insurance for antibiotics cost $30 for amoxicillin or $150 for doxycycline.

Cost of Povidone Iodine 4oz $4. Kids oral syringe $2. Distilled water $1. Sea salt and baking soda to make saline water free (already had).

Povidone-iodine (PVP-I) is a broad-spectrum antiseptic with activity against bacteria, fungi, and viruses. It has been previously used in both intranasal preparations against Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) as well as oral preparations in in-vitro studies of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (SARS-CoV), Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV), influenza H1N1, and rotavirus with good efficacy. This study will evaluate the efficacy of PVP-I as prophylaxis in Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID19)-negative front-line health care workers and hospital patients.

Iodine is a deadly enemy of single cell microorganisms thus it can be our best friend in our fight against the most dangerous pathogens. Nature and evolution have given us an important mechanism to control pathogenic life forms and we should use it and trust it to protect us in ways that antibiotics can't.

Source: http://hbnshow.com/moreinfo/swine_flu_treatments.pdf page 14.

Iodine is able to penetrate quickly through the cell walls of microorganisms.

Table 4: Microbiological Efficacy Activity of PVP-Iodine versus Bacteria, Yeasts and Molds, Actinomycetes and Rickettsia

Even the kitchen spice bottle like you use for cooking Thanksgiving dinner - just plopped a teaspoon in hot tea water and let it steep 3-5 minutes or longer.

At first I wanted it with stevia or honey to deal with the sage astringency/flavor - but now I can just shoot it straight. Be prepared to spend some time in the restroom bringing all the phlegm up - doesn't sound pretty, but the pain goes bye-bye with every glob that I spit up and out into the trash (I shouldn't have to tell you all to not "recycle" it by swallowing whatever you cough. It only buys you a little time until it comes back up so you still need to clear it out of your sinus passages!!).

I can confirm that it doesn't matter the climate, or geology, if you have allergies, illnesses, damp air, dry air, warm weather, cold weather, you will suffer. My allergies are year round. Mold in the cold months, pollen in the warm months, dust all year, perfume, laundry detergent, wood smoke, cigarette smoke, traffic congestion, factory smells, dryer sheets, high or low humidity, indoors or outdoors, you must be diligent in treatment. You can't live in a bubble. You can't avoid them. I have used hepa-filters on vacuum cleaners, air filtration systems, dusted and cleaned until I made myself ragged! I still couldn't avoid the headaches, congestion, exhaustion, and a generally unwell feeling. Nearly 4 1/2 years ago, my family returned to Oregon to live.

We are on the coastal range, about 45 minutes from the beach, in a rural area. Regular trips to breathe sea air doesn't help, (when we lived in Washington, I was always near the Puget Sound, Seattle or Olympia), and when I lived in Oregon years ago, was in Portland and surrounding area, always in rural or suburban communities, with lots of evergreens and low air pollution.

So what does work? For starters, to avoid the effects of feeling unwell, it takes both internal and external care. Keep in mind that the biggest organ to the body is skin. Do not wash hair or body with chemically made soaps and shampoos. Do not wash or soften clothes with commercial products. What does that leave? Apple cider vinegar, baking soda, essential oils, and soap nuts! You can make your own.

Fun fact: the brain is a fatty organ, and relies on fat and omega 3 fatty acids! Learning and health are dependant on fats and whole foods. Drink plenty of filtered water and herbal teas for hydration. Use coconut oil, shea butter, and cocoa butter to moisturize skin. Contrary to popular belief, sun exposure is good for you! Sunscreens not only cause cancer, but prevent the body's natural ability to create vitamin D3, also known as the feel good hormone, which is imperative to health. Babies with jaundice are sent home with parents with instructions to get at least 45 minutes of sunlight every day! So why block what keeps us healthy? Its only when we are in excess of natural UV rays that we become at risk of sunburn, which does cause cancer.

What we eat directly impacts our health. Non-GMO produce in season, whole grains, nuts and seeds, wild game, and wild caught fish with scales should be our primary source of food, farm fresh eggs, and non-homogenized dairy products without the fat removed. Why? Because that is real, unaltered food! Stop listening to all the [experts], (I use that term loosely!) They want to keep us sick so they can make money on all our illnesses and diseases! Its a fact that vaccines are not safe and effective, and that they scare the masses into mandates to control them. (Its usually when they are lobbying bills that informed people wouldn't otherwise agree to, and during election years, that they attempt to dupe even the most intelligent people into giving up "We the People" power.

Did you know that vaccine ingredients are chock full of aborted babies and disease causing toxins? Don't take my word for it, read the vaccine inserts! When we get sick, it is our body's response, both to environment, and to our ability to fight what we are exposed to. We must be exposed to wild strains to both boost the immune system, and to keep from catching the illness again.

Vaccines, (what the medical community calls clinical immunity) do not last. Now we are dealing with COVID-19. People are under quarantine, (something China didn't mandate and the whole country is over it!) scientists racing for a cure or vaccine, (for a virus milder than the flu, overall causing far less deaths), the majority recover, (extremely low death rate per million), healthy people and children not experiencing symptoms, (or extremely mild ones). COVID-19, because it is a respiratory infection, can cause sinusitis, and people are quarantined and afraid to go to get medical treatment. The quickest way to get over any virus, is to have a well supplied body of nutrients, in conjunction with the following:

Not everyone has a netti-pot. I sure don't, and we don't vaccinate. We don't go to doctors anymore, which has made us healthier. We take probiotics daily. We use peroxide in the ears twice a day at onset, and on cotton swabs in the sinuses three times a day. We get enough sun or take D3 supplements, eat a holistic diet, consume various combinations of chilis, cayenne, onion, garlic, oregano, turmeric or curry, and other spices and vegetables in our dinner every day, with a whole grain. We don't add salt unless its pink Hemalayan salt, and only a little.

We use herbs and citrus juices, (lemon juice for example) to flavor our meals. Breakfast is oatmeal, cinnamon or nutmeg, raw honey, fruit, nuts or seeds, pure extracts, raw, unprocessed sugar cane, and kefir or butter. It holds us until dinner. If we snack, its on fruits and vegetables, Greek yoghurt, and homemade granola, popcorn with real butter.

We use essential oils to clean, to use as medicine, on our bodies and clothing. For sinusitis, I have had best results with both peroxide swabs during the day, and at bedtime I swab with tea tree oil, eucalyptus oil, lavender oil. We don't sniffle, we blow.

We dont use cough drops, but use raw honey and elderberry extract in herbal tea. We alternate our herbs in teas and foods, fruit, veggies, ect...we use coconut oil to fry meat and eggs. Most importantly, we don't get sick anymore, and don't go to doctors, because we don't need them! It is my hope that this comment blessed you with healthful and informative advice. Be well!

According to Dr. Ivker, fungal sinusitis is the most common cause of chronic sinusitis. In fact, Dr. Ivker has seen this in 92% of his patients over the last 20 years. “It's become quite common because of widespread use of antibiotics, and the S.A.D. diet (Standard American Diet), which fuels this fungal infection, ”.

A 2003 study examined tea tree oil as a treatment for the common yeast infection strain Candida albicans, including 14 drug-resistant derivatives. During lab testing, they found that the oil was effective against all strains.

A follow-up test on rats confirmed these results. The oil cleared drug-resistant infections in rats after three weeks of treatment. Untreated rats or those treated with common yeast infection drug (fluconazole) remained infected at the conclusion of the study.

The main benefit of using tea tree oil to relieve headache/fever/sinus symptoms caused by infection. An alternative to antibiotics and chemical treatments. Tea tree oil contains anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, making it an ideal remedy. Tea tree oil helps in sinus headaches by getting to the root of the problem—microbial infection. It also reduces the severity of inflammation of the sinuses so that the mucus can be drained more efficiently. The anti inflammatory property of tea tree oil reduces the inflammation which causes the pain of a migraine. Various studies show that tea tree oil is indeed a potent fighter of inflammation, helping in a wide array of inflammatory diseases [7, 8, 9].

When my sinus get ready bad, I use a nasal sprayer re-purposed for tea tree oil.

Here is a good recipe:

Material needed:

*Saline Nasal Squeeze Bottle (New with saline water inside purchase from any thrift store for $2)

*Tea tree oil

1. Remove nasal tip from Saline Nasal Squeeze Bottle with needle nose pliers and a piece of paper towel around the nasal tip to prevent scaring the tip.

2. Add 1 to 20 drops tea tree oil depending on your tolerance. (20 drops in 1.5oz saline solution = around 2.5% dilution)

3. Re-cap nasal tip to bottle. Shake bottle well every time because saline/water and oil don't really want to mix together and spray up each nostril at least 3-4x/daily.

4. If you are having chronic sinusitis issues, plan on doing this remedy for at least 3 weeks to fully resolve your problem.

I had forgotten how much of Dr. Buteyku's work was referenced here and was grateful to be directed back to it by this conversation; so, thank you!

I have also used Colloidal silver 500ppm internally at 1/4 tsp four times a day taken internally on colds and also the flu and it works well to kill the germs that are causing the illness. I have also used just Lugol's Iodine 5% in a cup of warm coffee in the morning.

Not telling anyone else to do what I do as I am not a doctor, but I have healed myself with these methods for many years. The way I use the Lugol's on myself and my spouse is: I put 6 drops of Lugol's Iodine 5% into my one cup of coffee in the morning along with a teaspoon of coconut oil and yes, I do use sugar in my coffee. I put the six drops of Lugol's into a glass of water in the middle of the day and drink it all in an hour, then again before bedtime. This works for us very well. Thanks for having this site to help people help themselves and I hope this helps someone as it has me and mine. Read up on it, there are many nay sayers out there to try and keep us from healing ourselves, to make us have to rely on big pharma but I for one don't fall for all of their crap they try to tell us. I believe that we can heal ourselves but we do have to do our research on things very well. Like I said, I am not a doctor nor am I telling anyone to use this and I would not take this much of iodine but just to give you an idea of how much has been used...Here is what I read online:

Just to give you an idea of how high iodine dosages have been taken to in the past we have to revisit the 1930s when iodine was still a universal medicine, present in the US Pharmacopeia and was used at much higher dosages than anyone even dreams of using today. The usual dose for treatment was 300 mgs (46 drops of full strength Lugol's) to 1 gm (1000 mg, 154 drops).

“Extremely high doses of iodine can have serious side effects, but only a small fraction of such extreme doses are necessary to kill influenza viruses, ” continues Derry who tells us, “In 1945, a breakthrough occurred when J.D. Stone and Sir McFarland Burnet (who later went on to win a Nobel Prize for his Clonal Selection Theory) exposed mice to lethal effects of influenza viral mists.

The lethal disease was prevented by putting iodine solution on mice snouts just prior to placing them in chambers containing influenza viruses.”

https://drprevent.com/iodine-its-a-biggie/