1/22/2016

5 Natural Treatments for Sinus Infection | Care2 Healthy Living

33,778,970 members: the world's largest community for good

START A PETITION

Like

JOIN US

PETITIONS
Care2
4,124

HEALTH

FOOD

CAUSES
LOVE + SEX

HEALTHY LIVING
NATURE

PETS

1.1m

SIGN IN

REWARDS
SPIRIT

MORE

tweet

5
Natural Treatments for Sinus Infection
1,010

TOP STORIES

7 Reasons to Celebrate National

Hug Day

What Types of Foods Alkalize

Your Body?

The Fruit Men Should Eat For

Better Sex

How Turmeric Helps Combat

the Effects of Sitting

Lacking Vitamin D? Mushrooms

Can Sunbathe For You This
Winter

54

4,124

tweet

1,010

54

EMAIL

443
ADS KEEP CARE2 FREE

a Care2 favorite by deliaq

LEARN MORE

About Delia
True misery is the pain and swelling caused by sinus inflammation. The bones around the nose, the
eyes and the cheeks are lined with membranes that produce mucus, which function to warm and
moisten inhaled air, plus to filter out any germs. When congested and unable to drain properly, the
mucus continues to accumulate, stagnate and become infected. There are a number of causes for
chronic sinus infections:

CONNECT WITH US

Facebook

1.1 million
followers

Twitter

560,000
followers

Pinterest

30,000
followers

Like Liudmila Raia, Mandy Smith and 1,132,541 others like this.

Excessive dairy consumption (cheese, milk, ice cream, yogurt)

LiudmilaMandy
Environmental
Raia
Smith

allergies

Tobacco and pollution irritation

site feedback

Food allergies

EMAIL THE EDITORS

Dental infection
Fungal infection in the sinus cavity
Systemic Candida albicans (overgrowth of yeast)
Colds and flu symptoms
Typical allopathic treatments for sinus inflammation can include prescription antibiotics, steroids,
anti-inflammatories, and in some cases, surgery. In fact it is common for people to be taking five
different medications to treat their sinus infection. Even with the medications, relief is minimal until
milk, cheese, ice cream, and yogurt are first eliminated from the diet. This will help cut back on the
production of mucus and allow the sinuses to clear. There are also herbal and homeopathic
remedies, nasal sprays and aromatherapy oils that can help reduce the swelling and speed
recovery.

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/5-natural-treatments-for-sinus-infection.html

1/6

1/22/2016

5 Natural Treatments for Sinus Infection | Care2 Healthy Living

1. Diet:
During infection eat in moderation, with an emphasis on whole grains, beans, lentils, lightly cooked
vegetables, soups, and cold-pressed oils. Avoid mucus-forming foods such as, flour products, eggs,
chocolate, fried and processed foods, sugar and dairy products. Drink plenty of pure quality water.

Love This? Never Miss Another Story.

Sign Up

2. Herbs:
Include cayenne pepper, garlic, onion, and horseradish in your soups and meals, to help dissolve
and eliminate excess mucus. According to the self-care guide, Prescription for Natural Cures, a
powerful drainage remedy is to eat a small spoonful of crushed horseradish mixed with lemon juice,
but make sure to be near a sink when your nose starts running. Japanese horseradish in the form of
Wasabi paste taken with meals can also provide a quick release to the nasal passages. Just
remember, a little dab will do ya.

3. Neti pot:
Dissolve a teaspoon of sea salt in 2 cups of warm water. Standing over a sink fill the neti pot with one
cup of water and place the tip of the spout into one nostril. Tilt your head to the side and allow the
water to run out through the opposite nostril. Careful not to tilt your head back and up or the water
will reroute down your throat. Refill the neti pot and repeat with the other nostril.

4. Apple cider vinegar:

At the first sign of infection combine 1-2 teaspoons of raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar in 6 ounces
of water, a teaspoon of raw honey or stevia to sweeten and drink 3 times a day for 5 days. The
apple cider vinegar helps to thin congested mucus, so it can be easily eliminated.

5. Grapefruit seed extract (GSE):

This citrus extract is a powerful natural antibiotic and is used to inhibit microbes, parasites, bacteria,
viruses and 30 types of fungi including Candida yeast. For sinus infections you can purchase GSE as
a nasal spray and use it as an adjunct to your treatment protocol.
Approximately 37 million Americans suffer from chronic sinusitis, many of which can be alleviated
with a change of diet and a few natural remedies used as a daily protocol. I have mentioned five
treatments that have proven effective in clearing sinus inflammation, but I am aware that there are
others. If you have found natural ways to cure or control sinus infections for yourself or family please
feel free to share them with Care2 readers in the comment section below. And, as always, many
thanks for your contribution.
Related:
How to Neti Effectively
Home Remedies to Soothe Your Cold Symptoms

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/5-natural-treatments-for-sinus-infection.html

2/6

1/22/2016

5 Natural Treatments for Sinus Infection | Care2 Healthy Living

TAKE ACTION NOW!

Don't Let Corporations Rename Yosemite

Icons!
author:
Marya gomez
target:
Delaware North Companies
signatures:
69,344
read full petition
First Name

Last Name

name@email.com

United States

street

City

zip

Related updates:

Sign Now

from Care2 Healthy Living and

Care2

provide feedback

Powered by Care2's Take Action Platform

GREAT STORY, RIGHT?

Share it with your friends
4,124

tweet

1,010

54

EMAIL

You Might Also Like

Aishwa rya R a i B a chcha n: Lesser known

f a cts

Uniq ue Method Ma y R eg row Lost Ha ir

Lifestyle Journal

Times of India

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/5-natural-treatments-for-sinus-infection.html

3/6

1/22/2016

5 Natural Treatments for Sinus Infection | Care2 Healthy Living

See the La test Celeb rity Hom es Tha t Are

on the Ma rket

5 Thing s successf ul p eop le d o every

Mond a y

Mansion Global

Monster India

5 Hom e R em ed ies to Soothe Y our Cold

Sym p tom s

7 W a ys to Prevent Sinus Inf ections | Ca re2

Hea lthy Living

My Ma sturb a tion Story | Ca re2 Hea lthy

Living

5 Thing s Y ou Did n't Know Ab out

Ma sturb a tion | Ca re2 Hea lthy Living
Recommended by

443 comments

+20

Join the conversation

Post Comment
Monica L. 5 months ago
NATURAL SINUS HOME REMEDY:
distilled water

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/5-natural-treatments-for-sinus-infection.html

4/6

1/22/2016

5 Natural Treatments for Sinus Infection | Care2 Healthy Living

sea salt
liquid chlorophyll and colloidal silver from the health food store.
in a glass mix 1/4 cup water with a pinch of salt and heat to body temperature.
add 5 drops each silver and chlorophyll and mix.
using a large dropper (like one used for infant medication) drop 2 full droppersfull into
one side of the nose while laying down.
Turn the head and let it drain out the other nostril. Be sure to have paper towels handy.
The silver kills the bacteria and there are several hundred kind that can live in the sinus
cavities and antibiotics don't get rid of them all.
Do this twice a day for a week, mixing up the mixture fresh each time.
Then do it once a week for maintenance.
There is nothing in this that will hurt you, and it cured me.
I do not have to take claritin, or antibiotics anymore.
SEND

Amy Thompson 5 months ago

TY! Forwarded this article to friends who suffer.
SEND

Emily Rossi 6 months ago

Try Sinusoothe if you really have reached a dead end. I did and it has been a revelation
for me and now I have even started my own successful business because I am sinusitis
free and have much more confidence.
SEND

Sarah Hill
thanks

8 months ago

SEND

Siyus Copetallus

8 months ago

Thank you for sharing.

SEND

Elena Poensgen
Thank you

9 months ago

SEND

Sue H. 9 months ago

Still useful information, thanks. I can vouch for the grapefruit seed extract.
SEND

Jennifer H. 9 months ago

Smoke gets me quickly. Sinuses flair and headache. Thanks for the tips.
SEND

Melissa DogLover
TY for the share

9 months ago

SEND

Elena Poensgen
Thank you

9 months ago

SEND

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/5-natural-treatments-for-sinus-infection.html

5/6

1/22/2016

5 Natural Treatments for Sinus Infection | Care2 Healthy Living

view all 443 comments

FEATURED NONPROFIT PARTNERS

CARE2

PETITIONS

ABOUT CARE2

care2 - the petition site

start a petition

about us

care2 home

browse petitions

help

causes

animal welfare

subscription center

healthy living

environment & wildlife

careers

butterfly rewards

women's rights

press

ecards

human rights

nonprofit partners

c2nn

lgbt issues

advertising

groups

privacy
terms of service
contact us
COPYRIGHT 2016 CARE2.COM, INC. AND ITS LICENSORS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/5-natural-treatments-for-sinus-infection.html

6/6