Use Apple Cider Vinegar to Naturally Treat Sinus Infections

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Posted by Stella (Omaha, NE) on 10/05/2007
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Hello! I have been dealing with chronic sinus problems and infections for almost 20 years now. I've had three sinus operations (two which did help some for a while) and I've been on just about every antibiotic there is available. I had just finished my first round of the latest antibiotic treatment, when I realized my infection was not completely gone. So, with a heavy sigh, I once again contacted my doctor to get some more medication. Feeling very frustrated and tired with having to deal with this for so many years, I decided to do some research on-line for other options and new treatments. I found the EarthClinic website and the ACV remedy options. I was a little skeptical at first, but after reading all the positive responses, I decided it wouldn't hurt for me to give it a try. I started doing the ACV remedies on Tuesday, Oct. 2nd, and after just the first day I noticed a HUGE difference in how my sinuses felt! Within 1/2 an hour of drinking my first mixture of 2 tbsp of ACV with 8oz of water, my sinuses started to drain and the pressure and headache starting going away! I followed up with doing the 1/4 cup of ACV in 16oz of water and sipped it all morning at work. Later that evening, I did another 2 tbsp of AVC with 8oz of water again. I slept great that evening and woke up feeling great the next morning! No headache, no pressure, and more energy than I had had in a long time. I've continued doing the same thing all this week, and today, Oct. 2nd I have more energy and I feel great! I'm going to finish out the week by doing the same treatments and slowly taper them off after a week. I'll have to admit, the taste is not the greatest, but it's a very small price to pay for something that works so great! Not to mention the fact that it's so much less expensive as well compared to all the prescriptions and over-the-counter meds that I've been taking for years! From now on, when I start to get a cold or feel like my sinuses are heading towards another infection, I definitely will start using the ACV remedy again! SPECIAL NOTE: Carefully check the label of the Apple Cider you purchase. Be sure you get the pure Apple Cider Vinegar and not the types that have water added that dilutes it, or have what's labeled as artificial "flavorings".

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Posted by Julie (Houston, Texas) on 09/02/2007
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I usually get 3 sinus infections a year that start off as allergies then my sinuses clog and the drainage goes down the back of my throat and down into my chest. Then it goes into full blown bronchitis. I can't take antibiotics anymore - I took so many doses over the past 10 years I don't think they work on me anymore. Today - with a clogged head, nasal drainage, stuffy nose, sore throat, chest cough - I tried ACV. Did the 2 Tbls. with water - chugged it and it does seem to be helping me. Within 1 hour the sinus pressure diminished and all my drainage stopped. I'm going to use ACV with hot tea next time - the taste is pretty gross but if this stuff works - I'll continue to drink it! So far it's helping! I'm the queen of major sinus infections and bronchitis so if this cure works on me it's gotta work on others! Life is miserable when you've got a sinus infection that's for sure! Good luck to anyone who uses ACV!

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Posted by Dayna (Pendergrass, Georgia) on 07/03/2007
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i had a terrible sinus infection and decided to try the apple cider vinegar remedy. I read all the feedback from others and it seemed great. But, i think i might not have did it correctly because i got the worse stomach ache i have ever had in my life, accompanied by nausea and finally vomiting. No one else complained of this so i figured it was me. What do you guys think? ps, did not help with sinus infection either

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Posted by Rena (Ossining, NY) on 05/30/2007
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I battle sinus infections about 3 times a year. I just went through a body detox plan for a week to remove chemicals from my body & wouldn't you know, I got a sinus infection on my 7th day of detox. I really didn't want to take antibiotics. I found this site & thought that this was a sign that I didn't need antibiotics. No such luck. I tried the ACV while irrigating with a saline solution. Basically when your mucous is green, it is bacterial. Bacteria multiplies at such a rate i think it would be almost impossible to knock it out of your system. So i am sad to report that i have to go on antibiotics to get some relief. BUT...i will continue with the ACV & irrigation to perhaps speed up the process.

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Posted by Lynn (Danby, VT) on 03/19/2007
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The Mayo Clinic came out with a report some time ago that all sinus infections are caused by yeast overgrowth. That's why ACV is working for alot of you. I am now doing ACV as well as FiveLac. Love this website!

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Posted by Karen (Consecon, Ontario) on 03/15/2007
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I have been suffering from sinusitis on & off for 4 months now which flared up again this week. I can't see my doctor for 2 weeks & a wait at the hospital can be anywhere from 3 - 9 hours. So I thought I would check the net & found this site. I was amazed at the wealth of information I found here on my problem (I believe now I also have Candida which causes the sinus infection). This particular flare up started about 23 hours after eating ice cream but I thought it was something I picked up when my family was here & they weren't feeling well. I went straight to town to get some ACV & when I got home & tried it I was amazed at the immediate result! Within 10 minutes I could feel my sinuses starting to drain! This morning was my third round of it & I actually found a way to drink it that tasted good. I used 2 tbsp of ACV, 1/4 tsp baking soda, 1/2 cup apple juice & 1/4 cup water. I forgot the honey but it tasted good. The only question I have is, is the honey important or just for taste?

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Posted by Christa (Tulsa, OK) on 03/13/2007
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I have been suffering with a severe bacterial infection as I suffer from sinus infections and allergies all year round anyway I was on antibiotics like always and they didn't seem to help steroid shots helped for a few hours. I couldn't sleep at night because I was so stuffed up and my throat was unbelievably sore I tried the acv it was horrible but i do feel better I also tried the coconut oil. Not sure which one worked or if a combination but will keep using it until this is gone.

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Posted by Jodi (Redmond, Oregon) on 03/11/2007
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On Wednesday, March 7th, I woke up with a maxillary sinus infection, after fighting a cold for about a week and a half. I called my doctor to request antibiotics, but before he had a chance to call me back, I got online to research some natural cures. I came upon your site, and decided I had nothing to lose. I took my first dose of ACV, 1/4 cup (which I mixed with about 1 cup of White Grape Raspberry juice), around 3:00 pm. Ten minutes later, I was breathing for the first time in ten days and I could feel the pressure under my cheek bones and the pain in my tooth (common with maxillary sinus infections) dissipating! I thought it must have been a fluke. I started feeling a little more pressure coming on later in the evening, so I took another dose at 8:00 pm. I woke up Thursday morning totally clear, and the sinus infection was GONE!!! I took three doses on Thursday "just incase" and one dose Friday (also "just incase"). The ACV was definitely not the best thing I'd ever tasted. It was MUCH worse when I mixed it with more juice. After the first dose, I found mixing the ACV with an equal amount of juice (1/4 cup juice, 1/4 cup ACV) was much easier to take. Plug your nose, drink it down, and chase it with plain juice. I have already recommended this to a dozen people and I've only known about it for five days!

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Posted by Matt (Springfield , VA) on 03/07/2007
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Yes the ACV does work to get the mucous moving and draining again. I usually do the ACV, and Vitamin C from Garden of Life, and the biggest help I've found so far has been a Nasal Irrigator (google it), since I started using the irrigator I no longer need to get antibiotics in which I was almost living off of previously. Also when having a sinus infection NO - MILK, SUGAR OR BREAD.

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Posted by Mike (Southbridge, MA) on 12/27/2006
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Took Apple Cider Vinegar for 4 days in a row. I thought it would relieve the sinus infection that I had. No such luck. Still have sinus infection. Tried the natural way, but it looks like I will have to go to the doctors. I tried and it didn't work.

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Posted by Kate (NY, NY) on 11/04/2006
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Be careful about self diagnosing your sinus infections. I was taking ACV for them and was just feeling worse and worse. I went to see a nutritionist and it turns out the sinus problems were actually a symptom of virus, parasites and candida. And ACV is probably the worst thing I could have been taking. These ailments cause other kinds of reactions that mock sinus infection. See a doctor before taking anything.

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Posted by Christy (Atlanta, GA) on 02/15/2006
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Oh My Goodness: I am two days into drinking the honey lemon vinegar tea and I am must say that I slept better the last two nights than I have in years. I was suffering with a sinus infection and was on antibiotics, as soon as I drank just one cup of vinegar and water my head cleared up. I have been doing the ACV tea 3 times a day for the last couple of days and I feel great. Thank you so much for putting this valuable information out on the web.

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Posted by Beverly (McKinney Texas) on 02/06/2006
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My husband and I have both tried the Apple Cider Vinegar and it has helped tremendouslY with our chronic sinus problems. My infection is gone and it helps thin the mucous. My elderly aunt told me about ACV for sinus 20 years ago but I did not heed at that time.

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Posted by Yolanda (Grass Valley, CA) on 11/29/2005
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I am a believer! I had a sinus infection, did a search online in hopes of finding a cure w/out a prescription, found this site by chance,and tried a few things. I started with the apple cider vinegar (_______'s) and it helped, but the miracle happened when I bought oil of oregano capsules. Two days later, I could breathe at night and my mucus was well on it's way to clearing up. I continued for a couple more days after that and I am cured. In the meantime, I have been drinking the ACV in the morning to help clear me up (I think it is allergies at this point) and it works great. I also suffer from migraines and I am excited to hear this will help. One thing I tried that worked OK but didn't make much difference for me was the tomato drink for congestion. I am not giving up on it though because it has lots of garlic and vitamin C. I am grateful to this website! Thanks!

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Posted by Becky (Brighton) on 10/31/2005
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I just wanted to thank you for the remedy of acv it has worked like a miracle from up above. I feel great, sinus have just cleared up dramatically and feel more energetic. I also tried the tomato tea works great also thanks.