each year more than 30 million americans find themselves suffering from sinus infections
making it among the most prevalent health conditions
from the headache that takes away the joy of a concert to the congestion that prevents the
full enjoyment of a meal sinus pain can be a serious problem the sinus aisle at a local
pharmacy can be unbelievably confusing leading to temporary solutions and chronic frustration
fortunately some solutions are safe and natural and can put you back on the road to wellness from
the comfort of your own home and in today's video we will tell you what they are 1. apple
cider vinegar apple cider vinegar is a wonderful natural ingredient with many health benefits
a cup of hot water or tea taken three times daily with two or three tablespoons of raw unfiltered
apple cider vinegar will help thin out excessive mucus relieving congestion and sinus pressure
mix with lemon and honey to taste you can also simply take one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar
three times a day for better results two steam this one works like magic and doctors
prescribe it too add three drops of pine or rosemary oil with three drops of peppermint
and two drops of eucalyptus oil to a steaming hot bowl of water or add three drops of rosemary with
one drop of thyme and peppermint oil with your face down over the water drape a towel over the
back of your head and inhale the steam this will help in clearing a blocked nasal passage
three stay hydrated drinking water tea or juices without sugar are good ways to keep your system
hydrated these fluids help in thinning out the mucus and bring relief to the irritated sinuses
one should avoid alcohol caffeine and smoking which leads to dehydration 4. pungent spices
spices such as cayenne pepper with anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties
help in breaking up and draining out congested mucus similarly horseradish can be mixed with
apple cider vinegar and lemon juice to create a mucus dissolving elixir as an alternative half
a teaspoon of the freshly grated horseradish root can be held in the mouth for a few minutes
once the taste has evaporated it can be swallowed 5. sinus rinse a sinus rinse is very effective
for relieving nasal congestion and irritation also known as sailing irrigation it simply means
gently flushing out your nasal passages with a saline solution you can dissolve a teaspoon of
salt into one half cup of lukewarm water pour the mixture in a squeeze bottle instill five drops
of the solution into one nostril while tilting your head so it flows out of the other nostril
do this with each nostril this will soothe your sinuses and also flush away bacteria and irritants
six garlic garlic has antibacterial properties that are believed to alleviate congestion
add fresh garlic to your favorite meals or you can try the quirky home remedy of breathing in
garlic steam by adding freshly sliced cloves to a boiling hot cup of water 7. soup several studies
support the benefits of having soup in helping ease congestion from chicken soup to vegetable
soup with fresh herbs you can choose from a range of recipes and pick your favorite it is the steam
combined with a bunch of healthy ingredients which help clear the sinuses eight eat cayenne pepper
the capsaicin in cayenne pepper dries up mucus in the nasal passages making it easier to breathe it
is also an anti-inflammatory spice and can decrease puffy stuffy feelings in the nose
sprinkle cayenne pepper on your favorite meals or sip a spicy tea by adding one quarter teaspoon
cayenne pepper powder to a cup of boiling water 9. steam with eucalyptus eucalyptus essential
oil is scientifically proven as a home remedy to kill several of the strains of bacteria that cause
respiratory problems responsible for congestion like sinus infections to help a stuffy nose stir
five drops of pure eucalyptus essential oil into one quart of boiling water in a heat proof bowl
lean over the bowl covering your head and the bowl with a thick towel and inhale the steam for 10 to
15 minutes repeat three to four times a day while you're fighting the infection 10. use a humidifier
sinuses become inflamed when the area breathing is too dry which leads to that uncomfortable stuffy
feeling a humidifier adds moisture to the air relieving sinus inflammation and loosening up
congestion in and around your nose it may help relieve other health conditions too so what's
your favorite natural remedy for clearing out sinuses let us know in the comments section below