Replied by Marnie (Madera, Ca) on 04/19/2018
Coconut oil! My husband and I both had a sinus infection. When his cleared up much faster than mine - despite the fact that I was rinsing with a Neti pot solution (water, salt, colloidal silver and xylitol. Or water with some grapefruit seed extract) and my husband was not using a Neti pot rinse at all... I figured out the one thing he was doing that I wasn't. He had been oil pulling with coconut oil for 20 minutes every morning. As soon as I began swishing with coconut oil twice a day, as well as rubbing it liberally on my face over the sinuses, it cleared up quickly. Coconut oil is antiviral, antibacterial, and anti-fungal. I believe it works because it's able to penetrate the skin and enter into the sinuses / ears from the mouth. We used organic virgin coconut oil that was cold pressed.Replied by Mmsg (Somewhere, Europe) on 04/19/2018
Tina, you can try Bill Munro's h2o2 inhalation method.Replied by Mama To Many (Tn) on 04/19/2018
In addition to Marnie and Mmsg's great suggestions, you could try mucinex as an internal remedy to help things to drain. Staying well hydrated (especially with hot vinegar tea) helps to keep mucous thin and moving.
Mullein tea is also great to thin mucous. Or
Hot Vinegar Tea
- 6 ounces hot water
- 1 Tablespoon raw apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
You can add a pinch of cayenne and/or cinnamon to the above mix, too. The cayenne will also encourage draining.
~Mama to Many~
