Sinusitis |
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Symptoms of Sinusitis
Sinusitis
is often misinterpreted as an extended
episode of a cold because it lasts longer
than the cold that may be cured within
two weeks. There are two forms of sinusitis:
acute (which does not last for more
than four weeks) and chronic (long-lasting
and recurring). Headache, difficulty
in breathing, and formation and discharge
of thick, sticky, green or yellow mucus
are typical symptoms of sinusitis. Additional
symptoms of sinusitis are swelling around
the eyes, dripping from the nose through
the throat, impaired sense of smell,
mild fever, feeling of heaviness in
the head and face (especially around
nose and eyes), and occasional cough
and sore throat.
Natural Cures
Sinusitis
is typically cured by antibiotics. Try
some of the following natural cures
to alleviate the worst symptoms of sinusitis.
Nasal Irrigation
Nasal
irrigation is a traditional procedure
that can be done in your home to clear
the nasal passages. It essentially uses
a saline solution to rinse these passages.
Protagonists of alternative medicine
and natural cures recommend nasal irrigation
as a routine prevention and cleansing
method for sinusitis and other such
nasal disorders. Here is how to follow
an ancient yogic nasal irrigation technique
known as “Jala Neti” to
treat and prevent sinusitis:
Required Ingredients:
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A
specialized container known as the
“neti” pot, which is
a ceramic container resembling a
teapot. You can find this at your
local health food store or yoga
supplies store. Alternatively you
can use a nasal bulb syringe. |
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½
teaspoon of non-iodized salt (kosher
or sea salt) |
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1 pint of filtered water at room
temperature |
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½
teaspoon of baking soda |
Instructions:
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Mix
water, salt, and baking soda in
a clean container. |
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Stand over
the bathroom sink. If using the
nasal bulb syringe, tilt your head
downward and place the syringe gently
into one nostril. Squeeze it gently
so that the water comes out of the
other nostril. If using a neti pot,
tilt your head sideways and place
the spout into a nostril. Tilt the
pot so that the water comes out
of the other nostril. |
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You may
notice some mucus in the water that
is expelled. Continue the process
until no mucus is observed in the
expelled water. |
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Repeat the
process for the other nostril. |
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Gargle with
fresh water. |
Remember
to consult your doctor before performing
nasal irrigation at home. If you have
an acute sinus infection, avoid nasal
irrigation. This procedure may cause
coughing or gagging reflexes because
the water may drain down the back of
the throat.
Additional remedies
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Lemon
is rich in vitamin C, increases
the resistance power of the
body, effectively reduces the
duration of the common cold,
and aids in preventing sinusitis.
Put some water in a pan and
add sugar and lemon rinds to
it. Boil it until the sugar
completely dissolves. Allow
it to cool and then strain the
mixture. Add lemon juice to
it and sip it throughout the
day. |
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Ginger
is another effective remedy
for cough and cold. Prepare
a decoction by cutting ten grams
of ginger into small pieces
and boiling them in one cup
of water. Strain this and add
one half of a teaspoon of sugar
or honey to it. Drink it while
it is still hot. |
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Echinacea
is highly effective in strengthening
the immune system. Create Echinacea
tea and drink throughout the
day or take Echinacea in tablet
form. Take approximately 500
milligrams four times each day. |
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Garlic
may be used to strengthen the
body’s ability to fight
infection. Use garlic as often
as possible while cooking or
take garlic in tablet form.
Take approximately 500 milligrams
of garlic twice each day. |
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