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Apple Cider Vinegar for Sinus Infections

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Ellen (South Carolina) on 09/26/2006:
5 out of 5 stars

I have been suffering from severe periodic bouts of sinus infections for around 4 years. I usually wind up on antibiotics which includes a trip to my dentist thinking I may have an abscess tooth. The pain around my cheekbones and upper teeth with facial swelling is pretty much unbearable. I just finished 2 weeks worth of biaxin to absolutely no avail. As a last resort before decapitating myself, I checked the internet for a possible home remedy. I found the apple cider vinegar remedy and boy is it ever a miracle. I wasn't able to drink it, but I mixed half equal portions of vinegar and water, brought it to a boil and inhaled the fumes covering my face with a towel. In less than 24 hours I am completely well. I really still can't believe this works. I plan on keeping ACV on hand at all times. I am sharing this with every sinus sufferer I know. Thanks for this great tip!

Terri (Eustis, FL) on 09/22/2006:
5 out of 5 stars

I have been experiencing sinus infections for years and years. I live in Florida and have been told by an allergist that I have numerous allergies (according to his tests). I have take antibiotics, nasal sprays, over the counter and prescription drugs to combat my sinus issues which have continued to make me miserable. Recently I developed yet another sinus infection, painful, stuffy head, difficulty breathing, etc. In desperation I began searching for natural cures. Thanks to your site and article on ACV, in just 3 short days I feel miraculously normal. Thank you God for your wonderful people that care enough to post this site. I also have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia so I am going to use ACV long term and see if it helps, is so I will post more feedback. Thank you for being there : ) Terri from Florida (age 43)

Jacalyn (Round Rock, TX) on 09/10/2006:
5 out of 5 stars

i had lived with what i thought was a migraine for four days, on day five--my sinuses were rock hard. i thought i would go to urgent care, but decided to go online to see if there were any natural cures. i tried the 1/2 cup acv and 1/2 cup water; and also the acv steaming and i put colloidal silver in my nasal spray. the nasal spray and the acv steam made my sinuses burn for 45 minutes--but about an hour later--i got relief. i decided to do the cure 3 times today. here i sit 9 hours later--yet to do my last treatment--and i feel absolutely normal. my husband just said--"hey, where's your ice pack?" I've had one on my head, face and neck for five days! I am so thankful for this website and I encourage anyone with a sinus problem to give this a try. Just drinking the acv mixture didn't do the trick for me--but using the acv steam and nasal treatment with the acv drink surely has proven to be the answer for me. thanks!

David (Waynesboro, PA) on 09/03/2006:
5 out of 5 stars

Ok, I absolutely HATE the taste or even smell of vinegar so I was very reluctant to try this remedy, but I was desperate. I read that even the fumes of the ACV helped so I started out by sniffing it. No joke, within a few minutes I started to feel my sinuses drain; mucus became much thinner. It didn't smell too strong, so I decided to drink it. I mixed 1/3 cup ACV with 6 oz. of green tea with Ginseng & honey. It burns a little going down, but not all that bad once you get used to it. I feel SO MUCH BETTER already and it's only been about 10 minutes. I am so glad I found this site! Not sure if this will cure it, but at least it'll give me relief until I get antibiotics.

Sherry (Kalispell, MT) on 06/14/2006:
5 out of 5 stars

I'm so excited to say I recently ran across your web site in pure desperation. I had a sinus infection and with previous history I've always went to the doctor. With no insurance this gets expensive. They always say antibiotic use is not good. I wanted a home remedy. I have to say the acv WORKED! Right after using it I felt better. I've repeated this throughout the day and feel I'm almost over it. Without a doctor.

Skip (Jackson,Alabama) on 06/09/2006:
5 out of 5 stars

I am an insurance adjuster, and as you may guess, a large portion of my last year has been spent in New Orleans, LA due to the hurricane and flood damages. Mold is an under statement. It seems that every time I would go into N.O. I would return with a chronic sinus infection. I would go to the Dr. and be prescribed antibiotics. This began to worry me that I may become immune and one day really need them and they not be effective. I found this site and tried the vinegar, but instead of drinking it or warming it and inhaling the vapors,I used a nebulizer, used straight vinegar and to my surprise my sinus infection cleared within 2-3 days. Even faster than the antibiotics. Thanks for sharing this info. I just wish I would have found it sooner.

EC: A nebulizer is a medical device that delivers liquid medication (or in this case, apple cider vinegar) in the form of a mist to the airways.

David (Queen Creek, AZ) on 05/25/2006:
5 out of 5 stars

I've been getting sinus infections once or twice a year for the last 10 years and they would last between 4 and 6 months, this last infection has lasted 1 1/2 years, went to the doctor twice, each time I got antibiotics, even the Doctor had doubts that it would clear up, he talked about doing surgery, I didn't want that, so for the past 9 months I've getting by with over the counter drugs and sinus rinses, then I came across this website just last Friday, bought a bottle of ACV at the local food market, Monday the 21st I drank 4oz of ACV with 4oz of water, I realize that I didn't dilute it enough, the taste was really bad and my stomach was badly upset, the rest of the day I notice that I no longer was spitting out green/yellow mucus, it was clear and no headache. Day 4, repeated just one 4oz drink(with 20oz of water) for each day and I can honestly say that the infection is gone.

Mike (Chester, NJ) on 05/18/2006:
5 out of 5 stars

After suffering for over a month with this horrible sinus pain, I tried ACV. 1st day, WOW !! Next day, No pain. It is now part of my day, I mix 1 cup of ACV with apple juice to fill a 64 oz bottle, I drink it through the day. I feel great.. Thanks everyone, Great site !!

Deborah (thunder bay, ontario, canada) on 05/15/2006:
5 out of 5 stars

oh wow! tried the ACV remedies 10 minutes ago. already i feel better. i was desperate to try anything at this point. i have high blood pressure and i am severely limited in what i can take for sinus problems. i tried a few ounces in a glass of water and also did the half and half steam thing about 10 minutes ago and i'm feeling better already! i actually think i will be able to sleep through the night! thankyou !thankyou! thankyou!

Ed (North Wales, PA) on 04/26/2006:
5 out of 5 stars

I am a 44 yr old male that has been getting sinus infections 3 or 4 times a year for the last 17 years or so. I am in otherwise great shape, going to the gym 4/5 times a week and running up to 25 miles a week. However, I was never able to kick these infections. My body has built up a resistance to antibiotics over the years. I now must take strong antibiotics like avelox to get rid of the infections. I dreaded getting my next sinus infection because I couldn't workout and because I knew I was hurting my body with the antibiotics Well the other shoe dropped again and I got another infection this past week. My last one was over christmas holidays. Once I get them, I cannot get rid of them and its off to the doctor . My symptoms are: it usually begins as a sore throat, muscle aches, sinus pressure, swollen and sore lymph nodes in neck, slight fever and of coarse thick green/yellow mucus. I decided to do a search on sinus infections and found this site. I am by nature a skeptical person so I figured I would eventually be going to the doctor soon enough. I read the article and went out to the Whole Foods store and bought _______s ACV. Started it friday night with a higher dose than what they said, 1 oz ACV and 7 oz distilled water. Woke up breathing through my mouth and a stuffed up nose, not much change. Chilled most of the day, and took 4 more doses, early morning , noon, late afternoon and before bed. I woke up Sunday morning and my nose was not stuffed up. It is now sunday afternoon and mucus is just about gone, and I'm feeling much better than earlier in the week. I plan on continuing my mixture for a couple more days and then go to a lower dose to keep them away. I am quite pleased that maybe I can stay away from the doctors and the drugs now. thanks for posting the info.

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