Sinusitis & Herbs

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An absolute must for sinus suffers is to invest in and use a neti

pot... They look like a jeanie's lamp and are used to irrigate the

sinus passages... The squeeze bulbs just don't have the water

volume necessary to completely cleanse the whole passage way...

With the neti pot you actually help the water go in one side, and

when it runs out, it will be out of the other nostril... Do each

side at least once- preferably as long as it takes for it to run

through smoothly. And it is amazing how refreshing it feels, it is

the equivilant of a power nap!!

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Misty L. Trepke

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Sinusitis and Herbs

 

Chronic sinusitis is a special kind of sinusitis in cases that last

a long time, sometimes even after antibiotics are given. It's the

most frequently reported chronic disease. Acute sinusitis is when

bacteria invade the sinus cavities and impair proper drainage of

mucus from the sinuses to the nose. Investigate your sinusitis. It

could be food related, environmental, or reactions due to chemicals

or certain fragrances.

 

Medical science believes the sinuses around your nose act like small

air-quality control centers. It's their job to warm, moisten, purify,

and generally condition the air you breathe before it hits your

lungs. Entering bacteria gets trapped and filtered out by mucus and

minute nasal hairs called cilia. This air-flow system can sometimes

slow down when something impedes the cilia, if a cold clogs the sinus

openings, or if an allergen swells the sinus linings. Then air gets

trapped, pressure builds, the mucus stagnates, and bacteria breed.

Infection sets in and you have sinusitis.

 

When you get clogged up, you may end up with a permanent thickening

of the sinus membranes and chronic congestion. Those who are

cigarette smokers and people who suffer from upper respiratory

allergies are even more likely to develop bad sinus problems.

 

There are four pairs of sinuses in the human skull that help

circulate moist air throughout the nasal passages. The common cold is

the most prevalent predisposing factor to sinusitis. Acute sinusitis

typically causes symptoms of nasal congestion and a thick yellow or

green discharge.

 

Other symptoms include tenderness and pain over the sinuses, frontal

headaches, and sometimes chills, fever, and pressure in the area of

the sinuses. Chronic sinusitis differs slightly, in that symptoms can

be milder and may only include postnasal drip, bad breath, and an

irritating dry cough. Hay fever, environmental triggers unrelated to

hay fever, food allergens, and dental infections can also lead to

sinusitis.

 

300 mg of Stinging Nettles taken twice per day can lead to effective

results. Stinging Nettle plant (Urtica dioica) relieves hay fever

symptoms quickly in most people, has no toxicity, and is even a

valuable source of iron and trace minerals.

 

Bromelain

Bromelain is a plant-enzyme. Bromelain is not actually a single

substance, but a group of protein-digesting enzymes found in

pineapple juice and in the stem of pineapple plants.

It is primarily produced in Japan, Hawaii, and Taiwan.

 

Local swelling is the releasing of histimines in a localized area

causes the vasodilation and increased permeability of blood vessels.

Bromelain has an anti-inflammatory effect and is a very effective

treatment for sinusitis. It is recommend taking 200 to 400 milligrams

three times a day on an empty stomach at least ninety

minutes before or three hours after eating. Discontinue use if you

develop any itching or rash.

 

Garlic has the same chemical found in a drug given to make mucus less

sticky. This is a wonderful natural antibiotic and detoxifier which

protects the body against infection by enhancing immune function.

 

Cayenne peppers contain Capsaicin, a substance that can stimulate the

nerve fibers and may act as a natural nasal decongestant.

 

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