SINUS INFECTION

Find out why you should avoid antibiotics for treatment of your sinus infection.

What is a sinus infection?

A sinus infection is when the mucus membranes in your nose and sinuses are irritated by either a cold or allergies. The exposure to pollutants or cold or dry air, can lead to a sinus infection.  Your mucus membranes become inflamed (swollen) by these irritations which cause your mucous glands to secrete more mucus than usual.  This excess mucus is now trapped in the sinuses where is gets infected by the bacteria blocked by the sinus openings.

Symptoms of a Sinus Infection

Sinus infections bring more people to the doctor than any other ailment; if you go to the doctor you will probably be given an antibiotic to treat your sinus infection. Find out why you should avoid antibiotics for treatment of your sinus infection.

Natural remedy vs prescription medication

Using a natural remedy to treat your sinus infection will  much better for you than using an antibiotic. If you suffer from sinus infections frequently and take antibiotics for each infection this can lead to the development of a resistance to antibiotics.  Since bacteria can become resistant to antibiotics, making them less and less effective, you are undermining your body's basic healing potential; compromising your long-term health.

The use of antibiotics will quickly and indiscriminately kill the bacteria that caused the sinus infection, but it will also kill all the "good bacteria". We have over 1,000 species of "good bacteria" in our body. Bacteria that live in our gut are necessary for proper digestion and maintaining optimal health. If you kill all the bacteria, good and bad; you are now susceptible to other infections.  If you decide to take the antibiotic using a probiotic will help to prevent killing all the good bacteria.   Vitamin Shoppe Ultimate 10 Probiotic 13 BILLION - 300 Capsules is one that you will be happy with.

Be aware that if you are not feeling better after taking the antibiotic, the infection could be fungal in this case you could have a problem with candida.

Natural remedies that we have found to be helpful

Use a Neti Pot or Nasal Irrigation system ~ A neti pot will help wash out bacteria and allergens from your sinuses naturally. This will give you great sinus relief, Neti Pot - Ceramic (1 Pot) Breathe Easier Ceramic Nasal Wash System.

Discover the Nasal Irrigation systeim "SinuPulse Elite®" it is an award-winning sinus irrigation system which features the patented SinuMist® function. It is the only sinus irrigator capable of delivering both a gentle pulsating mist spray for doctor recommended rinses, solutions, or simple moisturizing and a more thorough cleansing pulsating rinse to clear the sinuses and massage the nasal cilia to their normal, healthy state. 

Center for Medical Consumers has an article that confirms the benefits of the nasal irrigation;  medicalconsumers.org/2007/09/01/sinusitis-saline-irrigation-works/

Steam~ Steam inhalation has long been recommended as a source of sinus relief, this will help to drain your sinus, working the infection out. The Vicks 2200-6 2.0 Gallon Warm Mist Vaporizer is easy to use.  You may also want to use a room humidifier.  New!  Find Humidifiers, Filters, Purifiers, Bedding and More at Huge Savings. - Limited Time. Shop Now.

Apple Cider Vinegar~ using cider vinegar will thin the mucous; thinning the mucous is the quickest way getting rid of your sinus infection.

Add organic apple cider vinegar to your vaporizer; follow the directions of the vaporizers manufacturer when adding ingredients to your vaporizer. Or take the apple cider vinegar by mouth. To take by mouth add 1/8th to 1/4th cup of organic apple cider vinegar to 16oz of water, sip on this though out the day until gone. Or you can add 2 Tablespoons of organic apple cider vinegar to 8 oz of water and drink all at once.  Remember to get the best results with this remedy it is best to do it immediately upon the onset of sinus infection symptoms.  Continue taking the apple cider for a few days until you notice the symptoms are gone, and drink plenty of water.

Drink Hot Tea ~ Drink green tea, black or herbal tea which ever you prefer, this helps moisturize your mucous membranes, helping to flush out the mucus. Adagio Teas - Best Tea Online has a fantastic selection of all types of teas, check it out.  Note coffee is not as effective as tea.  The tried and true remedy of eating chicken soup is helpful too.

Aromatherapy ~ Use menthol oil or eucalyptus, put some in a bowl of hot water then breathe in the vapors. Eucalyptus - Certified Organic Essential Oil (Web Only). Don't forget the simple use of Vick's VapoRub, just like our Moms use to do, rubbing some on the chest or putting some under your nose.

Nasal Spray ~ Sinol "All Natural" Allergy & Sinus Nasal Spray with Capsaicin, homeopathic, decongestant, Pollen Allergies, Hayfever, Rhinitis, Pet Allergies, Mucous, post nasal drip, congestion, Safe Medicine, Safe Drug, Healthy Medicine, Tree Pollen, Fights Sinus Infections and Sinusitis, cat allergy, dog allergy This nasal spray is a natural, non addictive spray. It stings a little at first, but provides great relief from a stuffy nose.

Elevate your head while sleeping ~ Use a few pillows under your head, the more your head is elevated the better, this will help keep your nasal passage open.

Sinus infections are very uncomfortable and can be painful; finding a natural remedy for your sinus infection that works for you and helps with prevention of the sinuses getting infected will be much better that using prescription drugs. We hope that you have success with a natural remedy and do not have to use antibiotics for every sinus infection.

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